Archive · 20 Jul 2025
'Saiyaara' Director Shares Challenges in Film's Creation
Mohit Suri made the movie 'Saiyaara' after being inspired by a documentary.
He faced challenges as many people told him that a newcomer love story would not be successful.
He wanted to create a film that showed the feelings of first love and heartbreak, especially for young people.
Suri believed there was a need for a romantic story, different from the big action movies popular at the time.
Mohit Suri discussed the creation of 'Saiyaara' and the challenges he faced.
Suri was advised against making a newcomer romantic film.
Suri was inspired by a Netflix documentary to create a romantic film.
The film aims to capture first love and heartbreak in youngsters.
Suri felt the need to make a romantic story for a younger audience.
- Who
- Mohit Suri, the director of 'Saiyaara'.
- What
- Mohit Suri discussed making 'Saiyaara'.
- When
- Post-COVID when blockbuster films were popular.
- Where
- In an interview with IMDb.
- Why
- He wanted to make a newcomer romantic film that was different from popular movies at the time.
Movie Trends at the time
Director's perspective
Film Type
Movie Trends at the time
Focus on action and visual effects
Director's perspective
Focus on a newcomer love story
- Film Title
- Saiyaara
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Inspiration
- Netflix documentary "The Romantics"
- Theme
- First love and heartbreak