Mohit Surithe man behind ‘Saiyaara’ and several acclaimed romantic films, recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life, how he unknowingly manifested marrying his wife, Heard goswami. In a candid chat with NDTV, the filmmaker recalled the first moment he saw Udita — not in person, but on a hoarding — and how that one fleeting moment somehow shaped the rest of his life.Read on to know more.
“I just said it as a joke…”
Mohit remembered the exact moment vividly. Sitting outside Mumbai’s Amar Juice Centre, he spotted a giant hoarding of Paap, Udita’s debut film, and was instantly captivated. At the time, he had no idea who she was. But something clicked. Jokingly, he told Pooja Bhatt — the film’s director — that he wanted to marry her. “The universe was just listening at that time,” he shared. What started as a lighthearted comment soon turned into a surreal twist of fate when Pooja introduced him to Udita during a film trial, saying, “He’s Mohit. He wants to be a director and marry you.” While Mohit admits it was embarrassing, that marked the beginning of a love story that would span over two decades.
21 years of love — and counting
Reflecting on their bond, Mohit described himself as a “hopeless romantic.” He admitted that even after 21 years, Udita’s praise still lights him up, and her silence can affect him deeply. He also acknowledged the challenges — Udita sometimes tells him to leave his emotions for his films — but he knows their connection is strong. Their relationship, which began during the filming of Zeher — Mohit’s directorial debut and Udita’s breakthrough — grew slowly into a lasting companionship.
From hoarding to home
Udita’s journey from Assam to Mumbai led her into the modelling world and eventually Bollywood. Though their relationship hit rocky patches, especially in 2010, they stayed the course. After nearly a decade of love, they tied the knot on January 29, 2013. Today, they are proud parents to two children, Devi and Karma.
