Our family’s biggest hit: Mahesh Bhatt lauds Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’

**Our Family’s Biggest Hit: Mahesh Bhatt Lauds Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 27, 2025, 03:41 PM*

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recently praised his nephew, director Mohit Suri, for the overwhelming success of his film *Saiyaara*. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Bhatt expressed his delight:

*”It makes me so happy. Simba’s roar has outdone Mufasa’s. Nobody in our family has ever delivered a hit this huge.”*

The romantic musical, released in July, shattered several box office records and has been credited with reviving Bollywood’s golden age of romance.

### Family Dynamics: Keeping Success Grounded

Despite the massive success, Bhatt remains humble and continues to keep Suri grounded. He shared,

*”He’s my sister’s son, and he’s a completely self-made boy. But I keep giving him the feeling of not having arrived. I remind him that we might make a hit or two, but we will most definitely make flops.”*

The film stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles, who have been widely praised for their performances.

### Film Legacy: ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Aashiqui’

Bhatt also addressed the comparisons between *Saiyaara* and his iconic film *Aashiqui*. He believes every generation has a defining love story. He explained,

*”While *Aashiqui* was made with purity, *Saiyaara* is today’s defining romantic film.”*

With a reported worldwide earning of ₹570 crore, *Saiyaara* stands as one of the highest-grossing films of the year, solidifying its place in Bollywood history.
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