Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi defends audience's intense reactions for Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's film: 'I also cried'
All over social media, we see reels of the audience crying, fainting at the theaters after watching Saiyaara. Some called it an overreaction, but some said the reactions are valid.
Last Updated: 01.45 PM, Jul 28, 2025
Saiyaara marks the debut film of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film, directed by Mohit Suri, has welcomed a storm in theaters as well as box office. Soon after the film became a blockbuster, social media was flooded with reels where the audience can be seen crying profusely, reaching the theater wearing IV drips, and fainting after watching the film. A large part of the Internet called it an overreaction, but some said that the reactions are valid. Now, Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi defended the audience's intense reaction in a new interview.
Tanishk Bagchi on Saiyaara getting intense reactions
In an interview with News18, Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi reacted to Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film receiving extreme reactions from the audience. He said, “When I watched the film, I also cried."
“The music in this film haunts you. It gives you the feeling that you’ve lost someone, that you aren’t able to find the one ya phir koi juda hua hai par phir bhi aapke paas nahi hai. Saiyaara ka jo title track hai woh ek adbhut sa feeling deta hai," he mentioned.
He also said that there are a couple of scenes that really leave a mark on people's minds. Depending on your emotional strength, you will either burst into tears or shed a single tear, but you will be emotional.
Saiyaara aims for Rs. 300 crore
After 10 days, Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has collected Rs. 247.25 crore in total. The film is now aiming for Rs. 300 crore, which does not seem too tough. Meanwhile, the film is going to be a tough competition for Dhadak 2, Son of Sardaar 2, and others.
Meanwhile, apart from fans, Saiyaara received wholesome reactions from several celebrities, such as Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, and others.
After its theatrical run, Saiyaara will be released on Netflix for online streaming. It is expected to be released during Diwali 2025.
Q: Will Saiyaara release on OTT?
A: Saiyaara will be released on Netflix during Diwali 2025.
Q: What is the movie Saiyaara about?
A: Saiyaara is a Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the lead couple who deal with heartbreaks in their relationship.
Q: Where can we watch Saiyaara?
A: Saiyaara is running in theaters and after its theatrical run, it will be released on Netflix.