What is the story about?
Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has not just won the love of audience with its intense romance between its lead characters Krish and Vaani,
but there are also several antics in the movie that connect with the young viewers. From the manner in which Krish stands for his love to the slow-burn romance, Mohit Suri managed to successfully tap on his target audience. Infact one such trope used in the film had already become hit with the Gen Z, with many even recreating it in real life. We are talking about how Krish ties Vaani to him with his sweatshirt, giving her an assurance that she belongs to him, and he'll go to any lengths to protect her and give her happiness. But what if we tell you the move isn't original to Saiyaara?
Arjun Kapoor did it before Ahaan Panday!
Many netizens have come up with a video edited out of a previous movie that followed the same trick, leaving audience wondering if it was copied or inspired from that. The original movie in reference is Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha starrer Tevar which released in 2015. The moment comes when Arjun and Sonakshi's characters Pintoo and Radhika are on the run. And just before a bike chase, Arjun ties Sonakshi to himself with her dupatta.
Similarities and differences in the vibes of both movies
Both the scenes depict the undying love of the two male leads (Krish and Pintoo) towards their lady loves (Vanni and Radhika). The manner in which the women hold on to the men is also assuring. However, the core mood is very different. While in Tevar, the moment follows up with an intense cat-and-mouse chase with the goons, in Saiyaara it is a gesture that slowly opens doors to the budding romance. While it is Krish's gesture to hold on to Vaani after living a life without caring for anyone, for Vaani it is finding someone who truly cares for her, after going through a hard-hitting heartbreak.
Internet is divided over who did it better
Netizens continue to discuss the two scenes on social media. While on user wrote on X, "That's why love stories work with fresher faces," another one said, "How tf I missed this. Lord Arjun for a reason." One fan wrote, "That's why we call him Lord Arjun Kapoor." Some other fans argued that the trope was first used by Mahesh Babu, and by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots when he and Kareena Kapoor carry Sharman Joshi's postman father to the ICU on her scooty.
What do you think about the scene, and who did it better? Let us know.
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