Saiyaara Review: Intense romantic drama backed by melodious music, stellar performances and direction
Saiyaara Movie Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Saiyaara movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda, Alam Khan, Rajesh Kumar and Varun Badola
Director: Mohit Suri
Release Date: 4th July 2025 in cinemas
Story: Movie begins when Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda) was ditched by his partner Mahesh (Shaan Grover) on their court marriage day. She gets is devastated and stops writing poems. Six months later, she gets a job as a journalist. Same day she bumps into Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday) who is an aspiring singer but has lot of aggression in him. He aims to make it big in the music industry and wants to become a superstar.
Krish sees Vaani’s diary, where she writes her feelings and is impressed by her writing. Krish’s friend Kiwi (Alam Khan) finds Krish an opportunity to compose a song for a famous singer Prince (Shaad Randhawa) with a deadline of three days. Vaani is approached by Krish to write the song so that both can benefit from it when she came for the interview of Prince.
Both come closer while working and fall for each other. Vaani understands Krish closely and sees the family issues he faces. She supports him through and through. Just when everything is going well between the couple, Vaani gets to know that she’s suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. How did Alzheimer’s disease impact Krish and Vaani’s relationship? Did Krish become a superstar? Did Vaani become a writer? Did their love story get a happy ending?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Dialogues
4. Direction
5. Music
Negatives
1. Length
2. Uneven Screenplay
3. Predictable Story
4. Climax
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in cinemas as loved the trailer especially its music. Brooding, abrasive rising musical sensation Krish Kapoor is anchored by a simple, stoic lyricist Vaani Batra who rediscovers her words after heartbreak through his love. Their romance and Krish’s meteoric rise to stardom hit a hurdle with a tragic turn of events.
Saiyaara has a predictable yet lovely story of sadness mixed with the love of two vulnerable young lovers. The drama is so fast paced and so engrossing that it sucks the audience in completely and totally. The emotions are so strong and so many that they tug at the heart strings at a number of places. Some scenes that stand out are Krish’s dramatic entry, Vaani admonishing Krish for not being able to pen the lyrics, Vaani confessing about her past while Krish plays cricket. Post-interval, the madness that occurs backstage is very dramatic. The pre climax is gripping while the finale is moving. This film is a musical treat. The songs make the story even more emotional and rich. There were many more heartwarming dialogues throughout the film apart from the aforementioned few dialogues. Inarguably, the second-best thing that happened to the film after the songs. The soul of the film is its two new faces, Ahaan and Aneet. Ahaan looks quite impressive in emotional scenes, while Aneet’s performance is very balanced and sensitive. The chemistry between the two is natural and is expressed more through the eyes. It is commendable for new actors to show such grip. Mohit Suri has once again beautifully adapted a classic love story to present times. Full marks to him for juxta positioning modernity with traditional values so beautifully. He has extracted great work out of the two new lead actors.
While movie excels in many areas, its story feels familiar. The narrative, though executed with finesse, treads a predictable path. This might leave viewers craving a touch of originality. However, these minor flaws are overshadowed by the film’s overall polish and execution. Uneven pacing intermittently slows things down and often rushes through pivotal turns. Moments of raw emotion do land, though a slightly rushed climax leaves much to be desired. Although there are multiple other characters in the film, apart from the lead actress’s mother character, none of the other characters make any impact on the audience. Especially, the ending given to the lead actor’s father character should have been much better and more impactful. Intense romantic dramas usually have a very slow pace. It also suffers from a similar issue. The proceedings in the second half move at a lethargic pace. Also, the screenplay of the film is a bit predictable and at times feels too convenient. A tighter, more cohesive screenplay and sharper editing could have elevated the story to greater heights. At 2 hours and 36 minutes, the film feels needlessly stretched. Some scenes unfold in what seems like real time. Overall, movie is a beautifully crafted romantic drama that triumphs through its stellar performances, enchanting music, and Mohit Suri’s masterful direction. Despite a familiar storyline, the film’s emotional depth and heartfelt chemistry make it a must-watch. In the end, what makes this musical romance work is its earnestness, its emotional core, and the freshness of its leads. My view on this movie Highly Recommended.
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