Mohit Suri is an Indian film director. He has directed films such as " Murder 2 " (2011), the romantic action thriller "Avatar" (2007), "Ek Villain" (2014), and "Malang" (2020).

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Early life

Mohit Suri was born and raised in Mumbai. His father, Daksh Suri, worked for the Dunlop Rubber Company in Chennai, while his mother, Heena, was an air hostess. He has one sibling, former actress Smiley Suri. Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, and Robin Bhatt are his maternal uncles, while Nana Bhai Bhatt was his maternal grandfather. Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, Vishesh Bhatt, and Alia Bhatt are his cousins, and Emraan Hashmi is his second cousin.

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Career

After working as an office assistant at T-Series, Mohit worked as an assistant director on Vikram Bhatt's films "Kasoor" (2001), "Awara Pagal Deewana" (2002), and "Footpath" (2003). He made his directorial debut with "Zeher" (2005), which was a moderate success. He then made films such as "Kalyug" (2005), "Woh Lamhe" (2006), "Avranpan" (2007), "Rahasya: The Mystery Continues" (2009), and "Crook" (2010).

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His breakthrough came with "Murder 2" (2011), which became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2011. This was followed by superhit musical love stories like "Aashiqui 2" (2013) and "Ek Villain" (2014), with "Ek Villain" entering the ₹100 crore club in India. Then came "Hamari Adhuri Kahani" (2015) and "Half Girlfriend" (2017). In 2020, "Malang" achieved critical and commercial success. In 2022, "Ek Villain Returns," starring John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria, was released, but it received mixed reviews and a weaker box office performance than its predecessor.

In 2025, Yash Raj Films produced "Saiyaara," starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Anit Padda, which was released. Its chartbuster music and performances led to a massive box office success, becoming the biggest hit of Mohit's career.

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Highest-grossing films

1.Saiyaara

• Collection:Approximately ₹250-300 crore (Worldwide estimates)
• The biggest hit film of Mohit Suri's career
• The music and the new star cast made the film a blockbuster.

2.Ek Villain

• Collection:Approximately ₹170+ crore (Worldwide)
• Entry into the 100 crore club in India
• The songs and the villain's character were a big hit.

3.Malang

• Collection:Approximately ₹80-90 crore (Worldwide)
• Loved for its action and stylish presentation

4.Aashiqui 2

• Collection:Approximately ₹110-120 crore (Worldwide)
• Made on a low budget, but made a huge profit.
• Even today its songs are superhit.

5.Murder 2

• Collection:Approximately ₹75-80 crore (Worldwide)
• One of the biggest hits of 2011

Other works

In addition to directing, Mohit was a judge on Star Plus' dance reality show "Nach Baliye 8." He founded EMI Records India, one of India's leading music platforms. It launched singers such as Yash Narwarkar and Anushka Shahane.

private life

Mohit married former actress Udita Goswami in 2013. They have a son (born 2015) and a daughter (born 2018).

Upcoming movie

Mohit Suri, who is in the news after the successful 2025 film "Saiyaara," is planning another musical romantic film with Yash Raj Films. This untitled project is expected to go on floors in mid-2026. He recently expressed his desire to work with Ranbir Kapoor, but the film's star cast has not yet been confirmed.

FAQs

1. Who is Mohit Suri, and when was he born?

Mohit Suri is a renowned Indian film director. He was born on April 11, 1981, in Mumbai. Today (April 11, 2026) marks his 45th birthday. He belongs to the Bhatt family.

2. What are Mohit Suri's most successful films?

His blockbuster films include Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), Malang (2020), and Saiyaara (2025). Saiyaara, his highest-grossing film to date, starred debutante Ahan Pandey and Anit Padda. Aashiqui 2 made him a national star.

3. How did Mohit Suri's career start?

He worked as an office assistant at T-Series, then went on to assist Vikram Bhatt on films such as Kasoor (2001), Awara Pagal Deewana (2002), and Footpath (2003). He made his directorial debut in 2005 with Zeher.

4. Who is Mohit Suri's wife, and what is his family like?

He has been married to former actress Udita Goswami since 2013. They have a son (born 2015) and a daughter (born 2018). His sister, Smiley Suri, has also been an actress. His maternal uncles are Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt; his cousins ​​are Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, and Emraan Hashmi.

5. What are Mohit Suri's other works?

He was a judge on Nach Baliye 8 and is the founder of EMI Records India, which launched singers like Yash Narwarkar. His film music is a constant hit.