Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Mohit Suri on Saiyaara: Overcoming doubts to create love story
Mohit Suri decided to make a romantic film called Saiyaara after seeing a documentary.
He wrote the story about young love after noticing many big action movies.
He was told by other filmmakers that nobody would want to watch a love story with new actors, especially in theaters.
However, Suri wanted to create a movie that young people would enjoy, so he proceeded with the film.
Mohit Suri discusses the inspiration behind Saiyaara, a newcomer romantic film.
Suri was advised against making the film, with senior filmmakers skeptical of its success.
Suri was inspired by a Netflix documentary, The Romantics.
Suri felt the need to create a love story for young audiences.
The filmmaker saw a trend of blockbuster films and wanted to create something different.
- Who
- Mohit Suri, filmmakers
- What
- Mohit Suri talks about why he made the movie Saiyaara.
- When
- During the time after COVID and after watching a Netflix documentary.
- Where
- In an interview with IMDb.
- Why
- Suri wanted to create a love story for young audiences because he saw a need for it.
Skepticism
Advocacy
Film's Viability
Skepticism
Older Filmmakers felt a newcomer love story wouldn't succeed.
Advocacy
Mohit Suri believed that such a film was necessary to meet the audience's needs.
- Movie Title
- Saiyaara
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Inspiration
- The Romantics documentary on Netflix
- Main theme
- Young love