Bollywood filmmaker Mohit Suri is back in the limelight with his latest romantic drama Sayara. But while the spotlight is on new faces like
and Anet Padda, there’s one actor who’s quietly made his mark in almost every Mohit Suri film — Shaad Randhawa.
A Bond That Started On-Set
Their friendship began on the sets of Tumsa Nahin Dekha, and since then, Shaad has become a consistent part of Suri’s directorial journey. The 46-year-old actor made his debut in Woh Lamhe and continued appearing in Suri’s popular projects over the years.
A Lucky Charm?
In a past interview, Mohit Suri himself admitted that he considers Shaad Randhawa a “lucky charm” for his films. The duo’s professional relationship mirrors that of Rajkumar Hirani and Boman Irani — a director-actor combo fans now expect to see together.
His Role in Sayara
In Sayara, Shaad plays a famous singer — a refreshing shift from his usual roles. The film, starring Ahaan Panday and Anet Padda, released on July 18 and grossed an impressive ₹135 crore in just five days.Past Appearances in Mohit Suri Films
Shaad Randhawa’s association with Suri includes major hits like:
Aashiqui 2 – as Aditya Roy Kapur’s friend
Ek Villain – as ACP Aditya Rathore
Malang
Awara Paagal Deewana
Mastizaade
Saand Ki Aankh
Satyameva Jayate 2
Marjaavaan
After Sayara’s release, social media was full of praise for Shaad. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
> “If you don’t know this guy, you’re not a true Mohit Suri fan.”
Others compared his presence in Suri’s films to iconic actor-director duos in Bollywood.
The success of Sayara not only brought new talent into the spotlight but also finally gave long-overdue attention to Shaad Randhawa’s consistent performances.
With support from stars like Shraddha Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Ranveer Singh, it’s clear that Randhawa’s work is gaining the recognition it deserves.
Shaad Randhawa’s journey with Mohit Suri is a powerful reminder that sometimes, consistent performance and loyalty in the industry matter more than being in
the lead role. As Sayara shines, so does this underrated gem of Bollywood.
