{
  "id": 679012,
  "title": "‘Awarapan was ahead of its time’: Shriya Saran was ‘disheartened’ after film flopped",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/awarapan-was-ahead-of-its-time-shriya-saran-was-disheartened-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:33:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/awarapan-ahead-of-its-time-shriya-saran-disheartened-film-flopped-10830409/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Awarapan, the 2007 gangster film starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran, has found a new generation of admirers nearly two decades after its release. Despite failing to resonate with audiences at the box office, the film has garnered a devoted following over the years. Shriya Saran, who was new to the Hindi film industry at the time, spoke about her experience working on the intense project directed by Mohit Suri. She praised his unique approach, which involved explaining the meaning behind scenes and scenes, aiming to evoke specific emotions from his actors. Shriya herself appreciated the intensity of Mohit's direction, which she felt encouraged genuine performances. Reflecting on the film's initial failure to connect with viewers, Shriya admitted that its release was \"ahead of its time\". Despite the disconnect between the film's critical reception and box office performance, Shriya believed that audiences had deeply connected with its emotional core. Over time, she came to believe that the film's success lay in its story and its lasting impact on viewers, rather than just its theatrical run. Shriya was last seen in the film Mirai.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Awarapan, released in 2007, failed at the box office despite critical acclaim.",
    "Shriya Saran praised director Mohit Suri's unique approach to evoke emotions.",
    "Shriya believed film's success stemmed from its emotional core, not box office performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}