Because Aashiqui 2 completely changed how on-screen heartbreak and very popular romance were shown, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor have been remembering things from that time, and Mohit Suri has shared things from his collection of past work. They’ve posted old photos on social media which have brought back good feelings about the 2013 hit, and reminded everyone why the movie, its music, and the two main actors are still so important.
Aditya and Shraddha mark the milestone
Aditya celebrated the anniversary by putting a photo from behind the scenes on his Instagram Story. It showed him and Shraddha on a beach carefully listening to what they were being told during filming, giving a glimpse into their early time working together.
Shraddha added to the celebration by writing on Mohit Suri’s post, “Some directors don’t just make films… they create careers.” She said she is even more thankful to him each year.
Mohit Suri’s heartfelt throwback
Mohit Suri shared many pictures taken on the set with some thoughtful comments. He said that some films don’t just get made, they change you. He wrote that every moment of quiet, every tear, and every musical note on set felt like something that really happened, not something that was invented.
The director said that when he thinks about the film now, it’s still with him. He thanked lots of people who worked with him (too many to list!), and said that each of them is a part of the film itself. He wrote, “Some love stories don’t really finish; they just keep repeating… somewhere in your heart.”
What he said in his note
Mohit Suri’s feelings weren’t just about remembering the past. He was saying how Aashiqui 2 changed people’s lives and their work, and how its influence has lasted longer than any fad. The photos, from practice rooms to relaxed spots on the set, show how much the film still means to the people who made it.
Why Aashiqui 2 still matters
Released in 2013 as a continuation of the 1990 film Aashiqui, Aashiqui 2 is about Rahul Jaykar, a singer whose career is going downhill and who drinks too much alcohol, and Aarohi Keshav Shirke, a singer who is just starting out. Their complicated love story is about wanting to achieve your goals and being willing to give things up, and is told through music that became an essential part of the story.
Mohit Suri directed the film and Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt produced it under the T-Series Films and Vishesh Films companies. Even though Aditya and Shraddha weren’t very well known at the time, the film made over 100 crore rupees in the cinema and was one of the most popular Hindi films of that year.
A big reason it’s still so loved is the music. “Tum Hi Ho” and “Sunn Raha Hai” weren’t just hits, they were songs everyone in the country knew, and were on the radio, at weddings, and on people’s playlists all the time.
Here are the headline facts that fans keep returning to:
– Earned more than Rs 100 crore at the box office
– Introduced Aditya and Shraddha to widespread fame
– Powered by Tum Hi Ho and Sunn Raha Hai
– Backed by T-Series Films and Vishesh Films
Cast and characters
The film also had a good supporting cast. Shaad Randhawa played Vivek, Rahul’s best friend and manager. Mahesh Thakur was Saigal, the head of a record label who was important in Aarohi becoming a star, and Salil Acharya played Aryan.
The anniversary, in their own words
Aditya’s simple post seemed to acknowledge all the hard work that went into making the glamorous parts of the film. Shraddha’s message strongly showed her appreciation and said Mohit Suri was responsible for launching her career. Their posts together show what fans think: Aashiqui 2 isn’t just a single event in time, it’s a feeling that won’t go away.
Mohit’s comments gave the point of view of the director. By saying how real the moments on set were instead of being something that was planned, he explained why the film continues to be loved. It felt truthful at the time, and it still feels truthful now.
What comes next for the team
Aditya was most recently in Metro… In Dino, and Shraddha was in Stree 2. Mohit Suri had another very successful romance in 2025 with Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who were both new to film.
Saiyaara after Aashiqui 2
Saiyaara came out in cinemas on July 18, 2025. Critics said good things about how Ahaan and Aneet acted, and it became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. For Suri, it confirmed something his Aashiqui 2 post said: some love stories keep going, and people continue to listen to them.
Thirteen years later, that cycle is still going on. Aashiqui 2 is still what people think of when they talk about modern Bollywood romance, and it’s the standard that both the people who made it and the audience keep going back to.
