Mohit Suri opens up about casting for ‘Saiyaara’; reveals Ahaan Panday convinced him to cast Aneet Padda: ‘Give her another chance… she’s good’ | Hindi Movie News
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are enjoying the success of their Bollywood debut film ‘Saiyaara’. Directed by Mohit Suri, the romantic drama has become a big hit at the box office and is trending all over social media. The film is getting great reviews from both celebrities and fans, and the excitement is so high that cinema halls are turning into concert-like experiences.Mohit Suri Opens Up About Casting Journey for ‘Saiyaara’In a recent interview, director Mohit Suri shared how Ahaan Panday almost didn’t make the cut. His first audition didn’t impress him, but things changed after they met for dinner and drinks.Interestingly, leading lady Aneet Padda also had a similar start. Her first impression also didn’t stand out to the filmmaker, but things eventually fell into place. During an interview with Instant Bollywood, Mohit Suri revealed, “With Aneet I must tell you that it went disastrously bad when she met me but it was Ahaan who actually was saving the scenario that day and he was there with me when we met her. And he tried to distract me. He was the one who told me ‘give her another chance. I’m telling you she’s good, I’m telling you she’s good, I’ve done a scene with her’. And then I call up Aneet and I said ‘You know, you guys have a problem. Y’all are thinking I like something. Please come in what you think you are’.”
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The director further stated that his leading lady came to meet him in a white loose shirt and jeans. “And I was like ‘this is it’,” he said and added, “If you noticed the trailer, this is that kurta and jeans, this kind of look. Her look, lost and clumsy. And that’s what she is. You know, I think there is this huge burden that people think they tell you what you’re supposed to be like, and that’s not what filmmakers are looking for.“
About the film
‘Saiyaara’ is a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, starring newbies Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film tells the story of Krish, a passionate singer, and a shy, talented girl who writes lyrics. As they come together to create music, their partnership turns into a powerful love story. The film is getting much praise and love from the audience and the industry colleagues.
