- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mohit Suri's latest musical drama Saiyaara has been dominating the ticket windows since the day of its release. The film has been praised for its catchy storyline, heart-touching chemistry and versatile performances by Aneet Padda and Ahaan Pandey. In the film, Ahaan's character Krish Kapoor takes Vaani to a cricket field, where he pays a heartwarming tribute to Virat Kohli, delighting the crowd and winning hearts with the reference.
Opening up about the particular scene, Suri said in an interview with The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, "I remember seeing Virat Kohli once when he was like a newcomer in a nightclub I think. And I remember him once saying, 'You see, I'm going to be the biggest cricketer', overheard him saying it to some people. And he was a newcomer that time. He's younger than me, so I've seen that and he's had his ups, and the glorious career that he's had. But he's had his downs also. And then he comes back after over a thousand days and scores a century again."
"He truly is a legend and you'll have people who make scores and break records but if you want to be remembered forever, you have to live the life that Virat lived. That was the best example to give. He's done it his way. He's given to cricket. So I just wanted this analogy to make music, not by just making a hit, not just scoring a century, but by giving something back to music like how Virat has. So, all power to him man. I'm a Virat Kohli fan," he further added.
Saiyaara is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film that marks a successful return to form for director Mohit Suri. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the movie features debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician, and Vaani Batra, a shy poet, who form a deep connection. Released on July 18, 2025, Saiyaara has garnered positive reviews from critics, with praise for the lead performances, direction and soulful music.
The film has also been a commercial success, grossing Rs 440 crores worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film. With its visually lush and emotive storytelling, Saiyaara is a worthwhile watch for fans of romantic musicals.