Saiyaara’s director Mohit Suri is Alia Bhatt's cousin. His another cousin is also a Bollywood celeb. His mother was once an airhostess

He may be the man behind Bollywood blockbusters like Murder 2, Aashiqui 2, and Ek Villain, but director Mohit Suri’s life off-screen is just as interesting as the gripping dramas he brings to the big screen. With his recent directorial, Saiyaara recently crossing the ₹100 crore mark, Suri is back in the spotlight—not just for his cinematic success, but also for his deep family ties in the industry.

Mohit Suri and the Bhatt family

Mohit Suri was born in Mumbai to Daksh Suri, an MNC employee and Heena Suri, who worked as an air hostess. He grew up surrounded by Bollywood’s first family—the Bhatts. His mother is the sister of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, making Suri the maternal cousin of Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, and Vishesh Bhatt. He is also the second cousin of Emraan Hashmi. With Mahesh, Mukesh, and Robin Bhatt as uncles, filmmaking runs deep in his bloodline.

His directorial debut

But that’s not all—his personal and professional lives have long been intertwined. In 2005, Mohit made his directorial debut with Zeher, a romantic thriller starring Emraan Hashmi and model-turned-actress Uditaa Goswami. The film sparked buzz not just for its moody soundtrack and steamy scenes, but also for the off-screen chemistry brewing between the director and his lead actress. After dating for several years, Mohit Suri and Uditaa Goswami tied the knot in 2013. They now have two children—a daughter born in 2015 and a son born in 2018.

About Mohit Suri's wife, Uditaa Goswami

By marrying Mohit, Uditaa became part of the Bhatt clan, making her the sister-in-law of Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, and Emraan Hashmi. Her journey to the spotlight began in Dehradun, where she completed her early education before stepping into modelling. Her big break came with Paap, opposite John Abraham, directed by Pooja Bhatt. But it was Zeher that turned her into a household name, especially for her electrifying chemistry with Emraan.