Saiyaara Movie Review | Anupama Chopra | THR India

Anupama Chopra reviews Saiyaara, the romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, this film tells the story of Krish Kapoor, a mercurial and moody damaged singer-composer, and Vani Batra, a fragile and wounded writer who find love through music. In this detailed review for The Hollywood Reporter India, Anupama examines how Suri orchestrates an aching love story that dials the emotion high while acknowledging the film's weaker plot points. She discusses the strong performances of both newcomers - praising Ahaan Panday's natural screen presence as he transitions from self-obsessed struggling artist to devoted boyfriend, and Aneet Padda's grounded simplicity that anchors her performance. The review covers the film's musical backbone, with standout compositions by Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, particularly highlighting how the title track becomes both a plot point and anthem for the lovers.

Anupama also critiques the film's weakest element - a random plot twist that feels convenient rather than organic, disrupting the gripping first half. She praises Mohit Suri's signature use of music as his superpower, comparing it to his previous hits like Aashiqui 2, while noting the supporting performances from the parental figures, especially Geeta Agarwal as Vani's mother. The review provides insights into how this intense love story, set against the backdrop of the music world, succeeds in seducing audiences with its music and stars despite being "too high decibel for its own good."

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