Film Review: Saiyaara

Banner: Yash Raj Films, Sankalp Sadanah Production

Genre: Romance / DramaCensor: UA

Story & Screenplay

Saiyaara is a heartfelt love story that follows Krish (Ahaan Panday), a budding singer, and Vaani (Aneet Padda), an aspiring writer and lyricist. Their paths cross, and love blooms amid personal histories and emotional baggage. As they try to overcome past hurts, an unexpected obstacle threatens to shake the very foundation of their relationship.

The story, penned by Sankalp Sadanah, blends modernity with Indian sentiments in a seamless and engaging way. The screenplay is fast-paced and engrossing, drawing the audience into Krish and Vaani’s world. Moments of romance, heartbreak, and familial bonding are handled with subtlety and emotional depth, making the narrative both contemporary and rooted in tradition.

Dialogues by Rohan Shankar are crisp, meaningful, and emotionally resonant, adding depth to the story and making pivotal scenes memorable. The climax is both fulfilling and exhilarating, leaving audiences satisfied.

Performances

• Ahaan Panday impresses in his debut as Krish. He is handsome, natural, and charismatic, with a screen presence that hints at stardom. He needs minor improvement in dialogue delivery, but his overall performance is strong.

• Aneet Padda makes a confident and graceful debut as Vaani. Her natural acting and screen presence complement Ahaan’s performance beautifully.

• Rajesh Kumar and Geeta Agrawal shine as Vaani’s parents, particularly in emotional scenes.

• Varun Badola as Krish’s father and Sid Makkar as Prince’s manager provide notable support.

• Supporting actors, including Shaad Randhawa, Shaan R. Grover, Alam Khan, Neil Dutta, Yajat Dhingra, and others, deliver fine performances, enriching the narrative.

Direction & Technical Aspects

• Mohit Suri’s direction is superb. He balances modern romance and traditional values exquisitely while extracting strong performances from debutant leads.

• Music by Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami is super-hit material, with the title track becoming an instant anthem.

• Lyrics by Irshad Kamil, Mithoon, Rishabh Kant, and Raj Shekhar are meaningful and weighty.

• Song picturisations by Vijay A. Ganguly are lovely, blending naturally with the narrative.

• John Stewart Eduri’s background music is phenomenal, enhancing emotional and dramatic beats.

• Vikas Sivaraman’s cinematography is first-rate, capturing romance and scenic beauty effectively.

• Action and stunts by Aejaz-Gulab complement the story’s mood without overshadowing it.

• Production design (Laxmi Keluskar, Rajat Poddar) is excellent, and editing (Devendra Murdeshwar, Rohit Makwana) is crisp and sharp.

Final Verdict

Saiyaara is a sureshot super-hit. With a compelling story, strong performances, mesmerizing music, and excellent technical execution, it is poised to set the box office on fire. Audiences will find themselves emotionally invested from start to finish, and the film’s romantic and heartfelt moments are bound to leave a lasting impact.