
I Saw the Spark: Director Mohit Suri on Ahaan’s ‘Saiyaara’ Casting
In the world of Bollywood, making the right casting choice is crucial to a film’s success. And for director Mohit Suri, finding the perfect lead for his upcoming film, ‘Saiyaara’, was a challenge he was determined to overcome. Suri recently opened up about the casting process, revealing how he discovered the perfect fit for the male lead – debutant Ahaan Panday.
In an exclusive interview, Suri shared the story of how he came across Ahaan, a relatively unknown face in the industry at the time. The director revealed that he was initially not impressed with Ahaan’s audition, saying that the young actor didn’t quite fit the bill for the role. However, fate had other plans, and Suri’s decision to cast Ahaan would ultimately be a masterstroke.
According to Suri, it wasn’t until a night out with Ahaan after the audition that he saw the real potential in the young actor. “The moment he thought audition was over, he let his guard down. And that’s when I finally saw the spark I’d been looking for,” Suri said, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
Suri’s journey to find the perfect lead for ‘Saiyaara’ began with a thorough search for an actor who could bring a fresh and youthful energy to the role. He auditioned several actors, but none seemed to quite fit the bill. That was until he met Ahaan.
“I was initially not impressed with Ahaan’s audition,” Suri admitted. “He was nervous, and I didn’t see the spark I was looking for. But something told me to give him another chance, to see if he could bring something different to the table.”
And so, Suri decided to take Ahaan out for a night on the town, hoping that the relaxed atmosphere would bring out the best in the young actor. It was during this night out that Suri saw a different side of Ahaan, one that he hadn’t seen before.
“Once we left the audition room, Ahaan let his guard down,” Suri recalled. “He started talking about his passion for acting, his inspirations, and his dreams. And that’s when I saw the spark I’d been looking for. I saw a young actor who was hungry to learn, who was passionate about his craft, and who had a fire in his belly.”
Suri’s decision to cast Ahaan was not without its challenges, however. The young actor was relatively unknown at the time, and there were concerns about whether he could handle the demands of a big-budget film. But Suri was convinced that Ahaan had the potential to shine, and he was willing to take a chance on him.
“He’s a raw talent, and I believe that raw talent is what makes him unique,” Suri said. “He’s not been polished by the system, and that’s what I’m excited about. I think he’s going to bring a freshness to the role that we haven’t seen in a long time.”
As ‘Saiyaara’ gears up for release, fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of Ahaan Panday as the male lead. And for Suri, the journey has been a rewarding one, proof that sometimes the best decisions come from taking a chance on the unknown.
“The moment I saw the spark in Ahaan, I knew that I had found the right actor for the role,” Suri said, a smile spreading across his face. “And I’m excited to see what the future holds for him.”
In conclusion, the story of Mohit Suri and Ahaan Panday is one of perseverance and faith in one’s instincts. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best decisions in life come from taking a chance on the unknown, and that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.