Saiyaara was actually Aashiqui 3? Mohit Suri reveals details about Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film
Saiyaar starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda will hit theaters on July 18. Ahead of it, director Mohit Suri revealed that Saiyaara's idea was originally for Aashiqui 3.
Last Updated: 08.22 PM, Jun 24, 2025
Saiyaara marks the Bollywood debut of Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film has garnered a lot of attention as it marks the first collaboration between the director and producer, as they are popular for creating the greatest love stories. Since the beginning, Saiyaara has been giving Aashiqui vibes, and fans stated that 'this is the real Aashiqui 3' and that has become true as Mohit recently revealed that Saiyaara's idea was originally for Aashiqui 3.
Mohit Suri on Saiyaara was actually Aashiqui 3
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Mohit Suri confirmed that he was initially thinking about the idea of making Aashiqui 3 with Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt, which is now announced as Saiyaara. He said that they had pitched him to come up with a draft for Aashiqui 3 in the beginning, and at that time, Mukesh and Bhushan were on better terms.
"I know, they have a very sensitive relationship. They are friends at times, and then they are not. So, I thought of this idea for Aashiqui 3, which is now Saiyaara. But they were in a hurry and wanted to announce, which is something I was not comfortable with. I prefer in having a script first and then make an announcement. But to sum it up, yes, this idea was originally for Aashiqui 3,” Mohit said.
Luv Ranjan motivated Mohit Suri to write the script
Mohit Suri further revealed that Luv Ranjan inspired him to write this script after watching Romantics. Suri has largely credited Luv Ranjan for writing the love story.
"He motivated me to write this script, and then, simultaneously, I saw some action films not doing as well as expected. Then I saw The Romantics, it spoke about the similar times that existed in the 80s. Then I wrote developed that idea into screenplay completely,” Mohit added.
Mohit Suri on Aashiqui 2
On the other hand, the director also added that Aashiqui 2 was not written as Aashiqui 2, and it was first supposed to have big stars, then Emraan Hashmi, but it did not work.
"But I was willing to make it no matter what, and that’s when Bhushan came to me and said why don’t you spin this script into Aashiqui 2. And then, Mukesh ji gave me a deal of having a higher budget with the title Aashqiui. So I agreed, and made the film,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara will hit theatres on July 18, 2025.