Mumbai, July 20
Director Mohit Suri, who is known for ‘Aashiqui 2’, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Ek Villain’ and others, boasts of a great track record with regards to the music in his films. However, the director has shared that he has no knowledge about the technicalities of the process of making music.
The music and box-office collections of his latest film ‘Saiyaara’ has once again cemented Mohit’s position in the industry. Perhaps, what works for him is that he knows how to catch the pulse of all the artistes involved in his films.
The director recently spoke with IANS, and said that with music composer Mithoon, he has to motivate him in the right direction to extract the best of music from him.
Mohit told IANS, “With Mithoon, you just have to motivate him. It takes a little time to do that, sometimes it takes a lot of time. But once you are motivated, then after that, it’s just a smooth ride. I believe that when Mithoon chases you, and tells you, that I am ready, then all the music directors will fail in front of him. That song will be so good. But that's my jobâ€.
He further mentioned, “My job as a director is to motivate. I don't know Sur, Taal, Major scales, Minor scales, which note is which, I don't know anything. I don't know how to play an instrument, nor have I ever learnt it. I listen to music just as a feeling. But all I have to do as my job is to emotionally motivate someone like Mithoon. And he comes out with the magicâ€.
Meanwhile, ‘Saiyaara’, which marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, opened at INR 24.75 crore in India, with net collections standing at INR 21 crore after taxes, a feat which even the biggest of Bollywood stars, including some of the superstars, found difficult to achieve in the post-pandemic era where consumption has majorly shifted to OTT. The film saw a jump in its collections on second day, as it raked in INR 25 crore, taking the total collections to INR 46 crore.
Produced by YRF, ‘Saiyaara’ is currently playing in cinemas.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a trained classical singer, I find it surprising that someone with no knowledge of sur-taala can deliver such hits. But then again, maybe that's why his music connects with masses - it's pure emotion without technical barriers!
Saiyaara's music is fire 🔥 but let's be honest - the collections are good because of YRF's marketing and Ahaan's debut hype. The real test will be his next film without these advantages. Still, Mohit knows how to package emotions well.
His honesty is refreshing! Most directors pretend to know everything. Mohit admits his limitations and focuses on what he's good at - extracting great performances from his team. That's real leadership 🎬
Interesting perspective! In Hollywood too, many successful directors aren't musicians but know how to collaborate. Mohit's approach shows filmmaking is about teamwork. Though I wish he'd learn some basics - might help in communication with composers.
His films' music works because he understands youth emotions perfectly. All his songs become Instagram reels trends! But I do miss the depth of 90s music - today's hits are more about vibes than lasting melodies. Still, credit where it's due! 💃
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