Mohit Suri recalls how 10-year-old Alia Bhatt understood his ‘Woh Lamhe’ remix vision: ‘That commercial instinct of hers was always there…’ |

Mohit Suri shares insights on Alia Bhatt’s early talent. He recalls her understanding of music at a young age. Suri praises Bhatt’s emotional depth and acting skills. He mentions texting her after strong performances. Suri expresses his desire to collaborate with Bhatt again. He wants a role that matches her abilities. He values their relationship and her talent.

From a precocious 10-year-old with a keen eye for music to one of Bollywood’s most gifted actresses, Alia Bhatt’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In an exclusive chat, filmmaker Mohit Suri, who also happens to be her cousin, opens up about Alia’s early instincts, emotional depth, and the high standards he holds for any future collaboration with the star.A Defining Memory: The ‘Woh Lamhe’ RemixIn conversation with Varinder Chawla’s team, Mohit recalled a defining early memory while working on the song Woh Lamhe, Woh Baatein from Zeher. He had created a remixed version to add to the album, but it initially met with skepticism. Mukesh Bhatt and the music label felt the emotional original track shouldn’t have been altered.Young Alia’s Sharp Commercial SenseHowever, one person who instantly saw the potential in the remix was a young Alia Bhatt. Barely 10 at the time, she watched the video and appreciated the creative take—grasping the commercial appeal long before most. Mohit Suri noted this early instinct as a glimpse of the star she’d become.Collaborating Only with Roles That Match Her TalentSuri praised Alia’s remarkable evolution as an actress, emphasizing that he would only collaborate with her when a role is compelling enough to match her talent. He highlighted her emotional intelligence, adding that her growth demands a script that truly does justice to her calibre.A Moment of Emotional ConnectionDuring the same conversation, the filmmaker reflected on the actress’ emotional intelligence, recalling a visit she made to his home after Student of The Year released. While he shared his feelings about holding his daughter for the first time, he noticed Alia tearing up, revealing the depth of her empathy and emotional awareness.Mohit also shared that he texts Alia every time she delivers a strong performance, praising her as a phenomenal actress. He emphasized that he would never exploit their personal relationship, but would always be eager to collaborate with the talented actor whenever a role truly matches her calibre.