Romantic dramas have always been a staple in Bollywood, a space where filmmakers can experiment with love, heartbreak and human connection.
These stories may be formulaic but still work because of their emotional depth and relatability.
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The evolution of these films from standalone to part of a franchise is a reflection of industry trends and changing audience taste.
Mohit Suri’s revelation that his upcoming film Saiyaara (starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda) was originally conceived as Aashiqui 3 is an interesting look into the creative process of Bollywood’s most loved genres.
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Suri’s candid admission about the complicated dynamics between producers Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt and his own preference for a script-first approach is a peek into the journey from concept to screen.
Interestingly Suri who is associated with franchise filmmaking prefers to develop a story organically rather than forcing it into a pre determined mold.
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What stands out is Suri’s acknowledgement of external influences: Luv Ranjan’s encouragement, the changing audience response to action films and the nostalgia of documentaries like The Romantics.
All these factors combined made him go back to the romance genre, just like he did with Aashiqui 2 which was not planned as a franchise film in the first place.
With Saiyaara Suri is set to revisit the emotional storytelling that has been his bread and butter and give new faces a platform to shine.
