Mohit Suri is an Indian film director and producer, the son of Mahesh Bhatt’s youngest sister, Heena Suri. He is known for directing the hit Hindi film “Aashiqui 2” (2013).
Wiki/Biography
Mohit Suri was born on Saturday, April 11, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra (42 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper (Black)
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
His father, Daksh Suri, worked for Dunlop, a British multinational in Chennai, also as a computer salesman. His mother, Heena Suri, was a flight attendant. His younger sister, Smiley Suri, is a model, actress and dancer.
wife and children
On January 29, 2013, he married Indian actress Udita Goswami. The two first met on the set of the Hindi film Zeher (2003), Mohit’s first directorial debut and Udita’s first acting career. When they met for the first time, they were attracted to each other. Soon, they became friends and began dating in 2005. Later, their relationship broke down, but they got back together. After about eight years of dating, the couple tied the knot at ISKCON Temple in Juhu, Mumbai.
In 2018, rumors surfaced that Udita had doubts about Mohit Suri’s relationship with the Bollywood actress. She allegedly obtained his call records with the help of her defender. She was then questioned by the Thane police for illegally obtaining Mohit’s call records, and several private investigators were also arrested in the case.
The couple gave birth to a daughter, Devi, in January. In 2019, they gave birth to a son named Karma.
other relatives
His uncle is Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt. Indian actors Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt and Emran Hashemi are his father’s cousins.
Relationships/Affairs
From 1995 to 2003, he dated an RJ girl in Dubai.
Profession
Movie
He started his career as an assistant director in Hindi films such as Kasoor (2001), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) and Footpath (2003).
In 2005, he made his debut as a director and screenwriter with the Hindi film “Zeher”. Some of his other Hindi films as director and screenwriter include Kalyug (2005), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Liar (2010) and Ek The Villain Returns (2022).
In 2017, he served as director and producer in the Hindi film “Half Girlfriend”.
Other jobs
In 2017, he served as a judge on the reality dance show “Nach Baliye season 8” aired on Star Plus.
He founded the multinational record label EMI Records India.
dispute
Feud with Sidharth Bhardwaj
In 2014, Indian VJ and actor Sidharth Bhardwaj accused Mohit of cheating on him. Bhardwaj said Mohit had offered him a role in the Hindi film Ek Villain, but at the last minute, Mohit changed the script and changed the cast. On the other hand, when Mohit was questioned about it, he said Badwaji lied and acted unprofessionally. Badwaji said in an interview that he even talked about it to Salman Khan, who also agreed that Mohit had done wrong to Badwaji.
Inappropriate behavior with girls
In 2014, Indian film director Vishal Mahadkar was reportedly drinking with his assistant Leena Tandon when Mohit approached Leena and proposed a one-night stand. She gets very angry at his comment and throws a beer in his face. The incident resulted in a physical altercation between Vishal and Mohit.
Accused of plagiarizing movie posters
In 2011, he was criticized for plagiarizing the poster of the Hindi film “Murder 2” from the Korean film “Antichrist”. However, when he was asked the same question, he said that there may be some similarities, and even posters of Korean movies may be copies of other movies.
car collection
Range Rover (gifted by Indian film producer Ekta Kapoor)
tattoo
He has a band tattoo on his right forearm with his daughter’s name ‘Devi’
Favorites
Facts / Trivia
- At 16, he started working as a handyman for his uncle Mahesh Bhatt. He used to deliver T-series tapes to his uncle’s office.
- He revealed in an interview that after his mother passed away, his father often brought his girlfriend to the house to drink and play cards. His father remarried while he was in college and later moved to Chennai from Mumbai after divorcing his second wife.
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
- In his free time, he enjoys reading and traveling to different places.
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Mojo.
- Mohit Suri follows a non-vegetarian diet.
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