Anurag Kashyap said Mohit Suri’s dedication brought Saiyaara to life

Anurag Kashyap said Mohit Suri made Saiyaara after years of ban and made it a hit.

Courage and patience changed fate

Anurag Kashyap recently said that Mohit Suri was the reason for Saiyaara to be made and hit.

He said that for so many years, many producers rejected the film because “no one understood.”

Mohit stuck to his story and decided to make it with new faces and in his own style — and after seven years of struggle, the film reached the theatres.

New face, old emotion

Saiyaara won the hearts of the audience with newcomers like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

The biggest strength of the film was its precise emotions, soulful music and the feeling hidden in true stories that the audience immediately recognized.

It proved that sometimes big budgets or big names are not necessary; the right story and the right dedication connect the audience.

Lack of jokes and risk in producers

Anurag also underlined that the biggest issue in the industry is the refusal of producers to take risks.

People complain on social media about the lack of new ideas, but Kashyap believes the real problem is that producers lack faith in extraordinary stories.

This is why many original projects get shelved or are left in limbo.

Old classics filling theatres again

Kashyap also pointed out an interesting trend: re-releases of old films are now crowding theatres — from Pyaasa, Shree 420 to Andaz Apna Apna and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

This also means that audiences still come to theatres for good stories; the difference is not just the old-new, but the connection that the story makes.

Kashyap’s next innings: Nishaanchi

Anurag himself is busy; his next film, Nishaanchi, is releasing soon.

It stars Aaishvary Thackeray in a double role — as brothers Babloo and Dabloo — alongside Vedika Pinto.

The crime drama is releasing on September 19 and like Kashyap’s films, this project too has something new to say.

Conclusion: Believe in the story

Saiyaara’s success teaches that a true story and the unwavering faith of the maker never go to waste.

When a director struggles for his art, a perfect kick-off, the right timing, and audience engagement work wonders – and that is what is considered a real victory in the film world.