Saiyaara director Mohit Suri distributes bhog at temple after film's box office success, fans love kind gesture. Watch
Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is about the cross the ₹300 crore mark at the box office in India.
Mohit Suri is basking in the success of his latest release, Saiyaara, which has turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year. The director seems to have taken the decision to celebrate the success of his film in a special manner, as he was spotted at a temple in Mumbai's Juhu, attending a food organisation drive. (Also read: Ranbir Kapoor cheers for Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, asks paparazzi whether they have watched it. Watch)

Mohit distributes food
In a video shared by a paparazzo account on Instagram, Mohit is seen distributing bhog to the people who had queued up in front of a temple in Juhu. Mohit smiles and is seen handing out gulaab jamuns on each plate, passing them down to the person in front of him.
Fans appreciated Mohit's way of celebrating the film's success. Reacting to Mohit's gesture, a fan commented: “Best director. Karma is everything. So happy for his success.” Another said, “God bless you, you're the best director.” A comment, “Such a kind gesture, that's very much appreciated.” “I loved Saiyaara. Well done, Mohit Suri,” commented a fan.
About Saiyaara
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara released in theatres on July 18. Led by newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the musical romance touched a chord with the audience and turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. In India, the film has crossed ₹ 285 crore so far. Meanwhile, Saiyaara surpassed Chhaava, Housefull 5 and Sitaare Zameen Par's collection in the international market. The worldwide collections of Saiyaara now stands at ₹ 441.65 crore.
Saiyaara follows the story of Vaani Batra (Aneet), an ambitious journalist, and Krish Kapoor (Ahaan), an aspiring singer. Their worlds collide unexpectedly, sparking an intense romance. The film's music received particular praise, with the title track claiming a spot in the Spotify Global 50 list. Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami have composed the music for the film. Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, has produced the film.
ABOUT THE AUTHORSantanu DasSantanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More
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