Veteran filmmaker and mentor Mahesh Bhatt is brimming with pride as Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara storms the box office, emerging as the highest opener of 2025 — even surpassing the massive success of Chhaava. “In the entertainment jungle, tradition demands that every filmmaker slay a lion with each movie — much like ancient times when a young warrior wasn’t deemed worthy of leading without such a feat,” Bhatt reflected. “We celebrate blockbusters for pushing the economic needle forward, fuelling wealth in a cynical film industry that often banks on brain-dead entertainment or propaganda-laced films.”
Mahesh Bhatt on the success of Mohit Sur’s Saiyaara; says, “It proves the audience still craves heartfelt romance”
According to Bhatt, Saiyaara has broken long-held myths about what works at the box office. “Mohit Suri’s love story shatters this myth in a cautious market, proving that audiences still crave diverse stories — especially heartfelt romances.”
Drawing parallels with their shared legacy, Bhatt recalled their journey through the Aashiqui franchise. “I laid the foundation with Aashiqui, and Mohit breathed new life into it with Aashiqui 2. With Saiyaara, he has finally broken free from its shadow, crafting his own universe and finding his own voice.”
He concluded with deep emotional pride: “Nothing brings a mentor greater joy than seeing their protégé sparkle like a solitary star in these dark times. Mohit has truly lived the title of his film.”
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