Main Vaapas Aaunga Trailer: Alia Bhatt Is All Praise For Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari's Film - Here's What She Said

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Ali’s upcoming film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, promises yet another heartfelt love story. Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, the movie is set to hit theatres on June 12. The makers of this pre-Partition romance recently unveiled the trailer at a Mumbai event, offering a glimpse into a cinematic journey filled with layered emotions and romance. Main Vaapas Aaunga unfolds across two timelines: one following Vedang and Sharvari, and the other focusing on Naseeruddin and Diljit. Following the release of the trailer, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram Stories and shared her reaction.

Alia Bhatt praises Main Vaapas Aaunga trailer

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Alia Bhatt shared the trailer of Main Vaapas Aaunga and wrote, "Uff!! love love love," indicating how she loved it and excited for the film's release.

About Main Vaapas Aaunga trailer

Main Vaapas Aaunga unfolds in a non-linear narrative, moving between past and present. In the present, ailing Naseeruddin Shah lies on his deathbed, sharing one final, heart-wrenching wish with Diljit Dosanjh’s character, to return to his hometown of Sargodha, now in Pakistan. The story then flashes back 78 years to the 1947 Partition, with Vedang Raina portraying Shah’s younger self. Raina and Sharvari’s tender love story is tragically torn apart by the chaos of Partition, culminating in a heartrending moment as Raina shouts “Main vaapas aaunga” (I will return) from a departing train.True to Imtiaz Ali’s signature style, the film focuses not on grand political conflicts but on quiet human emotions, exploring unresolved trauma, nostalgia, and longing that resonate across generations. Adding to the anticipation is the reunion of the iconic musical trio, Imtiaz Ali, composer A.R. Rahman, and lyricist Irshad Kamil, promising a soulful, melodic score that underscores the emotional heart of the film.

Speaking about the cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga, Naseeruddin Shah plays the older Keenu, a man haunted by memories of love and loss. Vedang Raina brings to life the younger Keenu, capturing the innocence and passion of first love, while Sharvari shines as Jiya, his heart’s companion whose romance is tragically interrupted by the upheaval of Partition. Bridging the past and present, Diljit Dosanjh plays Keenu’s grandson, a caring and determined figure tasked with fulfilling his grandfather’s final, emotional wish. The film is centered around a love that transcends political boundaries, grief, and time, but never quite turns into a love story. It highlights the emotional wounds, displacement, and amnesia of millions of people. It explores the idea of what it means to belong.