Mohit Suri’s latest romantic drama SayaraAhaan Pandey and Aetit Padda, who started, have hit a raga with both the audience and critics. But according to the filmmaker, Ahaan was not his first choice – in fact, he was not sure if the newcomers could pull it.
In a clear conversation with Today IndiaSuri shared how he went uncertainty to firm faith – all thanks for an unexpected night.
Mohit Suri casting Ahaan Pandey in Siara
Mohit Suri revealed that Aditya Chopra had put Ahaan Pandey in front of him after reading Sayara script. Mohit said, “Ahaan Yash was in the Raj system and was about to do a film with him, which did not happen.”
“Adi Sir read my script and said,” I have found only a boy for you. ” But when I met Ahaan, he was very good and sweet – you did not think that the character was. ,
Nevertheless, uncertain, Mohit decided to spend more time with Ahaan. “We had a formal dinner and a couple of beer, but I still felt as if he was holding something back,” he said.
When Mohit decided to dig the formalities and really join. “I told him,” Stop calling me. Take me to your world. ” We went to a nightclub, and by the end of the night, he was truly sitting on the bar – not a chair, the real time I saw the spark I needed.
What did Mohit change his decision?
Even after that night, Ahaan was not immediately put. Mohit shared, “He was told that he was not getting the film.” But something changed when Ahaan thought that his audition was over. “He let his guard go down – and when I saw who he was really. This character came into life as a mixture of script and Ahaan’s true self.”
About Seara
Sayara The visit of Krish (Ahaan Pandey) follows, who is an aspiring singer, and Vani (Anit Padada), a lyricist who writes for him. Despite their opposite life and beliefs, both share a deep relationship. The film explains how two incomplete people can create an ideal love story – built on a purity, care and unconditional spirit.
