Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is already dominating the box office, collecting over 100 crore in just four days and emerging as the biggest surprise hit of the year. Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has taken audiences by storm but what many noticed was the surprising absence of Bollywood’s biggest stars at its pre-release screening.
Why Did Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Skip Saiyaara Premier?
Notably, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, both of whom share long-standing personal and professional relationships with the Panday family and Yash Raj Films, were nowhere to be seen at the film’s cast and crew trial. And as it turns out, their absence wasn’t by chance.
According to sources close to the production, producer Aditya Chopra made a deliberate decision to keep the screening intimate and low-key.
Insiders told India Today that the goal was to let Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine on their own, without the spotlight being stolen by A-listers or red-carpet frenzy. Even though Shah Rukh is currently overseas filming for his upcoming movie King, none of his family members showed up either. Salman, who was in Mumbai at the time, chose not to attend the screening but did extend support through a post on social media.
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This strategic silence around the premiere mirrors the film’s unique promotional campaign, low-key, minimal, and focused. Only the core cast, a few industry friends, and younger insiders were present at the screening. No grand red carpet, no media blitz, and no superstar selfies.
For the unversed, Saiyaara released on July 18, 2025.
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