Debut launches in Bollywood have fairly been a game of luck, hype, and the debutante’s conviction. Take Hrithik Roshan’s Kaho Na Pyaar Hai debut that drove the entire nation into a frenzy or Deepika Padukone’s magical persona in her first-ever film, Om Shanti Om. Now, ace director Mohit Suri is set to launch two new faces in the form of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda with his musically-charged romantic drama, Saiyaara. The romantic drama is already taking the internet by storm and cashing in big time as it breaks box office records. So, team unstumbled thought of checking the hype and telling you if it’s really worth it or just a hyped-up product of Bollywood!
Saiyaara Hype Check: Plot Synopsis, Reasons To Watch, Similar Movies And Locations, And More
Saiyaara: Brief Plot Synopsis
This romantic drama, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead roles, features Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising, ambitious, and talented musician dealing with the jagged realities of the modern music industry. Then enters Vaani, played by an effortless Padda. She’s disciplined, naive, and strong-willed.
As their partnership deepens, sparks fly – yes, both artistically and personally, and the relationship between them blossoms into a sizzling romance that’s equal parts intense and equal parts complicated. What happens next forms the crux of the story, and for that, we recommend that you watch the movie only in theaters!
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3 Reasons To Watch Saiyaara
New And Fresh Bollywood Pair On The Silver Screen
It is not a daily sight to see fresh faces in Bollywood movies – but many of us get excited when we do! This is partly a reason why Saiyaara is becoming a hype. Fresh faces with charming personalities and sizzling on-screen chemistry – isn’t it enough to get the hype mills running?
The last time we had such a hyped on-screen couple debut was when Mohit Suri’s own 2012 romantic drama Aashiqui 2 released! The hype of Aashiqui 2 is incomparable, but you get the memo, right?
Soul-Stirring Music Album
What stood out the most for many youngsters online is the hypnotizing soundtrack of Saiyaara. The music album features compositions from various music composers like Vishal Mishra, Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, and Sachet-Parampara, making the album a symphony of melodies.
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Not just that, but many renowned artists like Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Shilpa Rao, and Jubin Nautiyal have lent their voices to the album tracks. Be it the soul-stirring title track ‘Saiyaara’ or the tear-jerking ‘Barbaad’, each song in the album tells its own story in the most poetic and lyrically extravagant way.
Romantic Dramas Over Bollywood Brainrot
Recently, Bollywood has been churning out plenty of projects that are either too bizarre and non-sensical or downright showreels of hyped up masculinity. Many recent releases, for the past couple of years as well, feature movies where the blood-thirsty hero is on a killing spree and is engaging in action stunts that defy the laws of physics. Or worse, the movie is just a 2-hour snoozefest where the hero is romancing a much-younger heroine and hurling sexist, misogynist, and downright absurd remarks in the name of ‘lighthearted comedy’.
Amidst all these forgetful, dismissive, and often offensive movie projects, Saiyaara stands out for the most part. The romantic drama feels like a breath of fresh air with a mostly well-written plot and an emotional love story that can connect with the younger audiences.
7 Movies To Watch If You Liked Saiyaara
Watched Saiyaara in a jam-packed theater and thoroughly enjoyed it? If the answer is yes, here are a few other similar romantic movies from Hindi cinema that we think you must definitely watch! These movies are quite similar – well-performing lead roles, a beautiful music album, and the effervescent romantic vibe that makes your soul feel wholesome on the days when even the ordinary seems boring!
- Aashiqui 2
Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur
Director: Mohit Suri
- Qarib Qarib Singlle
Cast: Irrfan Khan; Parvathy Thiruvothu
Director: Tanuja Chandra
- Sanam Teri Kasam
Cast: Harshavardhan Rane, Mawra Hocane
Directors: Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru
- Life in a…Metro
Cast: Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali, Irrfan Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, Shiney Ahuja, Kangana Ranaut, Sharman Joshi, and others
Director: Anurag Basu
- Ek Villain
Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Siddharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor
Director: Mohit Suri
- Rockstar
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri
Director: Imtiaz Ali
- Dhadak
Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Janhavi Kapoor
Director: Shashank Khaitan
Locations To Visit If You Watched Saiyaara
If you’ve watched the movie and couldn’t get over the stunning locations and cinematography, you’re not alone! Here are a few locations in India that we think can match the vibe!
Goa
Beautiful beaches, glorious sunsets, and a vibe that makes you feel like the main character of your dreams – Goa has got it all! From its quaint coastal villages to hip party hotspots, Goa and its main character energy will definitely guarantee you a fun time! The state is perfect for solo travelers, young couples, and basically anyone who’s in to have a great and relaxed time!
Best locations to visit in Goa: Old Panaji and cities of Anjuna, Candolim, Mapusa, and Palolem as well as beaches of Cabo De Rama, Benaulim, Baga, Vagator, Bicholim, and many others.
Mumbai
A few scenes in the movie have been shot in outdoor locations in Mumbai, take the Horniman Circle for example. So, it is only natural to see Mumbai making it to the list, isn’t it! Just like Ahaan Panday’s character is struggling to make a career in the music industry, millions of people flock to Mumbai daily with the hope of making it big. The City of Dreams, as the name suggests, is made of millions of dreams and the people struggling to turn those dreams into a reality.
Best locations to visit in Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Building, Chowpatties of Juhu, Dadar, and Girgaon, Mahalaxmi and Siddhivinayak Temples, Haji Ali Mosque, Gateway of India, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and many others.
Manali
Snowy, romantic, and peaceful – Manali is a preferred destination for those looking for a peaceful retreat in the mountains. Some scenes in the movie have been shot in the snow-capped mountains, reminding us of the beauty of Manali in particular. Winding roads, snow-capped vistas, and the calming beauty of the Himalayas – a sight to behold!
Best locations to visit in Manali: Mall Road. Hidimba Temple, Manu Temple, Manali Gompa, Nehru Kund, Jogini Falls, Manikaran, and many others
Saiyaara And Recent Romantic Movies: Is Bollywood Back In Its Romance Era?
If you notice the recent Hindi movie releases, you’ll notice that most ‘commercial’ movies pitched on massive budgets and poorly-written plots have tanked on the box office. Well, there are always exceptions like Housefull 5, there is one thing that can be drawn from these observations: the average movie-goer is tired of watching the same old formulaic action movies.
Movie-goers are craving for fresh stories and even fresher faces on-screen who can act well. They desperately want good music that not only climbs up the ‘trending’ chart but also stays in their playlist for years to come.
This is why recent movie releases like Aap Jaisa Koi, Metro In Dino, and Saiyaara are winning hearts and bringing in commercial revenue for their makers. These movies feature raw, authentic portrayals of love and modern relationships and feature capable casts that do justice to the respective plots.
Plus, the music in each of these movies has only been nothing short of refreshing. Whether these albums will stay evergreen or fade away in a few months and years is only something that time will tell, but the music definitely is original, innovative, and thoughtfully-curated for the audiences.
So, with the sureshot success of Saiyaara, is it safe to say that Bollywood is finally back in the genre it is the most wholesome in – romance?
Summing Up
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is creating box office havoc, earning INR 48 crores globally in just the first two days of its release. The movie also became the ninth highest weekend grosser globally this weekend, minting in INR 84 crore just in three days! With Sunday’s numbers adding up and the positive word-of-mouth, the movie will easily earn INR 100 crore in just a few more days. Have you watched the movie yet? Is it worth the hype and would you recommend others to give it a watch over the weekend?
