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Mohit Suri Hails Aneet Padda as a 'Powerhouse' as Debutant-Led 'Saiyaara' Extends Blockbuster Run

The director says workshops, not hype, unlocked the newcomers' chemistry.

Overview

  • Suri praises Aneet Padda’s self-driven rise, recalling mobile-shot auditions and training she undertook during COVID lockdowns.
  • He credits casting director Shanoo Sharma with discovering Padda and flying her in for in-person auditions.
  • The filmmaker says he "unlearned" habits from directing veterans, ran workshops, and let Ahaan Panday and Padda shape the on-screen dynamic.
  • News18 reports the film has topped Rs 500 crore worldwide and surpassed $6 million in North America by August 18, ranking among the region’s top Indian releases.
  • Times Now reports the movie is expected to arrive on Netflix soon, with no official date announced.