Mumbai, May 31 (UNI) Bollywood director Mohit Suri has described his upcoming romantic drama "Saiyaraa" as a heartfelt homage to the love stories that have left a lasting imprint on his life.
Backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF) and directed by Mohit Suri, 'Saiyaara' recently unveiled its first teaser, igniting considerable buzz across social media. The film serves as a launchpad for two newcomers, Ahaan Pandey as a traditional hero and Aneet Padda, whose performance in 'Big Girls Don't Cry fame'.
Mohit Suri said, "You can tell many kinds of stories and take people on emotional journeys, but romance is a special genre. 'Saiyaraa' is dedicated to the love stories that I hold dear, with which my life has collided at some point or the other. I have heard extraordinary love stories of many people, which became an inspiration for me."
Akshay Vidhani, producer and CEO of YRF said, "Yash Raj Films has a special relationship with romance as a genre, and we are exploring a new side of love that is intense yet uplifting through 'Saiyaara.'
He said 'Saiyaara' is also special because Yash Raj Films is introducing two really talented newcomers Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda as the next YRF hero and heroine, and we wanted to launch them with a love story. We hope people love 'Saiyaara' when it releases in theatres worldwide on July 18.”
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