Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Mohit Suri Discusses Making 'Saiyaara' Despite Industry Doubts
Mohit Suri decided to make the movie 'Saiyaara' because he wanted to tell a love story for young people.
He was inspired by a documentary about romantic movies.
Some experienced filmmakers told him it was a bad idea because they didn't think people would be interested.
Suri went ahead anyway, feeling that there was a need for a romantic movie for the younger crowd and that first love and heartbreak were important experiences.
He wanted to show the world that a good love story can be made.
Mohit Suri directed 'Saiyaara' after feeling a need for a young-adult love story.
Suri faced discouragement from senior filmmakers who doubted the film's viability.
Suri was inspired by the documentary 'The Romantics' on Netflix.
The director felt that a romantic film could be successful.
He believed that first love is an important topic for youngsters
- Who
- Mohit Suri
- What
- Mohit Suri's decision to make the movie 'Saiyaara'.
- When
- Post-COVID.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Suri felt a need for a love story for young adults after being inspired by a documentary and faced skepticism.
Industry View
Mohit Suri's View
Film Viability
Industry View
No one's going to make a newcomer love story in today's day and age, especially not for the theatres.
Mohit Suri's View
Mohit Suri felt there was a need for a young love story.
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Movie Genre
- Newcomer Romantic Film
- Inspiration
- The Romantics documentary