Love Over Loud: Mohit Suri Credits Aditya Chopra for Backing ‘Saiyaara’ in Action-Heavy Era

Mohit Suri’s heartfelt tribute to creative courage and cinematic conviction  
Director Mohit Suri is basking in the success of ‘Saiyaara’, which won the Popular Choice Award at the Yellowstone International Film Festival 2025. At the ceremony in Mumbai, Suri shared how Aditya Chopra believed in the film’s emotional core at a time when explosive action films ruled the box office.

Produced by Yash Raj Films and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, ‘Saiyaara’ has become one of India’s highest-grossing romantic dramas, earning nearly ₹570 crore worldwide. Suri, known for hits like ‘Aashiqui 2’, called the award “extra special” as it marked his first collaboration with YRF and his first major accolade in two decades.

Notable updates  

• Mohit Suri wins his first career award for ‘Saiyaara’ at Yellowstone Film Festival  
• Aditya Chopra backed the romantic script despite industry’s tilt toward action spectacles  
• ‘Saiyaara’ stars Gen Z newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda  
• Film grossed nearly ₹570 crore globally, becoming a cultural and commercial success  
• Award received by Suri and YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani at a ceremony in Mumbai  

Sources: The Hans India, Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol, News18, NewKerala