Mohit Suri Reveals Saiyaara’s Inspiration: Virat Kohli and the Power of Persistence
In a recent interview, Mohit Suri opened up about the unlikely source of inspiration behind *Saiyaara*’s lead character and the uphill battle he faced to make the film.
Mohit Suri recently shared that the character of Krish Kapoor (played by Ahaan Panday) was loosely based on his brief encounter with Virat Kohli, years before he became a cricket legend. Suri recalled how young Kohli’s confidence and determination struck him, and how those qualities later influenced the arc of Krish—a musician who chases his dreams against all odds.
Suri also spoke candidly about Saiyaara’s rocky road to production. He said that the film faced multiple rejections from producers who doubted whether audiences would accept a romance led by newcomers. Despite that, he pushed forward, insisting on telling the story his way. The risk paid off spectacularly, with Saiyaara turning into one of the most successful romantic films of the year.
The interview provides rare insight into how personal encounters and long-term belief in a story can shape cinematic characters—and how perseverance behind the camera often matters just as much as the performance on screen.
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