Some songs aren’t just songs—they’re confessions, memories, little pieces of someone’s soul wrapped in melody. That’s exactly what Dhun, the heart-tugging track from Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, feels like. It’s not just music; it’s emotion, storytelling, and something deeply personal.
In a new behind-the-scenes video shared by YRF, we get a front-row seat into how this soul-stirring track came to life—and honestly, it makes the song even more special.
Mohit Suri x Mithoon = Pure Emotion
If you’ve followed Hindi cinema over the last decade, you know that when Mohit Suri and Mithoon join forces, it’s magic. But with Dhun, things go deeper.
Mohit didn’t just want a track to launch his hero in the film. He wanted something that introduced his soul. Something that told the audience, this is who he is. And when it came to trusting someone with that vision, the only name that came to his mind was Mithoon.
“I couldn’t depend on anyone more than Mithoon,” Mohit said. And really, that says it all.
Melody That Feels Like a Memory
For Mithoon, the spark for Dhun came from something simple but powerful—Mohit’s belief that one melody can change the world. That’s not just a sweet sentiment—it’s the fuel that pushed Mithoon to dive deep into the song’s emotional layers.
And oh, the lyrics. Just listen to this line again:
“Main daawa nahi kar raha, koi Taj Mahal hai mera…”
You don’t just hear it—you feel it.
It’s poetic. It’s raw. And it tells a story of love that’s quiet, unassuming, and real. Mohit himself said he insisted Mithoon sing it because no one else could bring out the song’s emotion the way he could. “The emotion the composer has is so close to what the song actually is supposed to be,” he shared.
Mohit Suri’s Films = His Personal Diary
One of the most beautiful parts of this collaboration? How personal it is.
Mithoon spoke about how deeply Mohit Suri connects to his films. He’s not just directing scenes—he’s living them. “You’ll always see reflections of Mohit’s own life on screen,” Mithoon revealed. And that makes so much sense. Every scene feels like it’s been felt, not just written.
In fact, Mithoon even joked that he’s seen actors unknowingly copy Mohit’s own mannerisms on screen. That’s how authentic it gets.
This kind of intimacy between creator and creation is rare—and it’s what makes Saiyaara feel so heartfelt.
First Listener, Biggest Fan: Udita Goswami
Want to know the real litmus test for a song in the Suri household? It’s Udita Goswami.
Mithoon shared a sweet story about how Udita was the first to hear Dhun, and her feedback wasn’t just polite applause—it was real praise. “She told Mohit you not only have a great song, you have a great antara,” Mithoon said with a smile. And let’s be honest, if the antara is strong, the whole song just hits different.
It’s also kind of adorable that Udita is always the first person Mohit plays a new song to. Couple goals, music edition.
