Suri shared that music is not just an element but a foundation in all his films—from Murder 2 to Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.
'Everyone thinks I'm good with music—I'm not. I just know love songs. But I use music as screenplay, not garnish,' he said.
Unlike many directors, Suri refuses to shoot until the soundtrack is complete, especially for a romance like Saiyaara.
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'Good music is as important as the chemistry between leads,' he noted, adding that it anchors the emotional heartbeat of a love story.
Produced by Akshaye Widhani under the Yash Raj Films banner, Saiyaara hits theatres on July 18.