Mumbai, April 11 – As Mohit Suri celebrated his birthday on Saturday, actress Aneet Padda wrote a special message for the filmmaker, whom she affectionately called "momo," and said that he has shown her a "beautiful way to live."
Aneet shared a video on Instagram featuring herself and Suri. In the clip, the actress is seen trying to prank the filmmaker, but she fails as he says, "he has children and they do these things every day."
In the caption, Aneet wrote: "You're like an alchemist, catching things that most people miss – quiet pain, love hidden in the eyes, and turning it into something we can all feel. And somehow, it doesn't stay just yours; it becomes ours."
She added: "I have so much to thank you for. You've taught my heart the courage to feel openly and to lead with it. You've shown me a really beautiful way to live."
"You're the most human person I know. You're Mohit Suri. Happy birthday, my momo, your purpose finds you every time you create. Thank you for doing what you do, thank you for being you. I love you. Forever and ever and ever."
Suri directed the blockbuster "Saiyaara," starring Aneet and Ahaan Pandey. The musical drama became the third-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.
"Saiyaara" follows passionate lovers who navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond, as per the synopsis.
Suri started as an assistant director in Vikram Bhatt's films such as Kasoor.
He made his directorial debut with the moderately successful Zeher in 2005, and has directed the films Murder 2, the romantic action-thrillers Awarapan, Ek Villain and Malang. He also directed the musical romance films Aashiqui 2.