August 7, 2025 | New Delhi : Even as Saiyaara continues to charm audiences three weeks after release, director Mohit Suri revealed that his most emotional moment had nothing to do with box office numbers or reviews. It happened on a quiet shoot day in Madh Island, during what he now calls one of the film’s most honest scenes.

In an exclusive chat, Suri shared, “We were shooting the piano scene, she says something, and he just kisses her forehead before leaving. When that shot happened, I just walked out. I turned to Sumana, our creative producer, and said, ‘Sumana, I am making a very good film.’”

Known for weaving emotion and music into his films (Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain), Suri was visibly moved, not by his own work, but by the performances of lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. “I cry at the monitor,” he admitted. “But not because I want to be seen crying. It’s real. And that moment was real.”

He explained that this film brought him back to his emotional roots. “It’s the love that’s so humbling,” he said. “When you pour your heart into something and the audience receives it not for trends or big names, but for what it truly is, it’s relieving.”

For Suri, Saiyaara wasn’t just another romantic musical, it was personal. He emphasized how the team, especially the producers, allowed him full creative freedom. “There was no pressure for a hit song or a box office number. They just said, ‘Give us your best film.’ That’s rare.”

He recalled how producer Aditya Chopra saw an early version of the film and instantly locked a release date. “I was in Class 8 when I watched Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and dreamt of making a love story like that. For Adi sir to say, ‘You’ve made a great film,’ that meant everything.”

While Saiyaara is indeed performing well commercially, Suri says that was never the goal. “We didn’t add a shaadi song just to make it trend. I didn’t cast stars, I cast hearts that felt right for the story. Ahaan and Aneet didn’t just act, they gave me access to a new generation.”

Suri concludes, “You don’t plan a blockbuster. You plan to make a good film. That’s what we tried to do.”

And in a world chasing viral formulas, Saiyaara may just be proof that honesty still resonates.