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Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri Highlights Alia Bhatt’s Early Star Instincts

These stories illustrate her self-assured camera instincts from childhood, reflecting his pursuit of emerging talent.

Overview

  • Mohit Suri shared that Alia Bhatt declared her ambition to act from around age six, revealing an early clarity of purpose.
  • He recalled that as a child she corrected his photos to ensure her “dimple side” was captured, underscoring her innate camera awareness.
  • She defended her uncle Mahesh Bhatt’s Zeher remix video in 2005 by insisting it resonated with younger audiences, highlighting her commercial acumen.
  • Suri unveiled these anecdotes today in the course of promoting Saiyaara, his upcoming film starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
  • He used her childhood drive to frame his own legacy of nurturing fresh talent in Bollywood.