Main Vaapas Aaunga Review Roundup: A Heartfelt Journey Through Love, Loss, and Longing

Directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, Main Vaapas Aaungaexplores love, longing, and the lasting impact of memory across generations. Set against the backdrop of Partition-era migration, the film reflects on what it truly means to belong. Here's what the critics have to say.

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NDTV

“The best part of the film is not what will happen -- the title and trailer make that clear -- but the how. Bringing a love story to a time when audiences have become accustomed to celebrating hatred and othering is itself an act of rebellion, even a political gesture. Imtiaz Ali, along with Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh, breaks your heart to mend it again. The surprise package in this Partition drama is Sharvari, who nails the brief as the coy yet resolute Afsana. Vedang Raina is vibrant as Keenu, a man who becomes an empty shell long before he reaches the deathbed.”

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Firstpost

“Imtiaz Ali is indeed a master craftsman, and through his films you will learn to fall in love again and again. The best part of the film is the mind-blowing script, including the humorous dialogues by Naseeruddin Shah even when he is shown in deep mental and physical pain. Not just Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh, each and every actor has given their best performances. I can’t stop praising the effortlessly charming Sharvari as an actor. She is one of those rare new-comers who chooses her roles carefully and goes into the skin of the characters that she plays with perfection.”

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Bollywood Bubble

“Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga is not just a film, it’s a beautiful hug from that special someone who’s telling a story about their live with all its goods, bads and uglies. Naseeruddin Shah’s performance as a 95-year-old dementia patient on his death bed is stellar. He makes you feel every second of his fight to want to live just long enough to fulfil his dream. Imtiaz Ali’s ability to tell a heartbreaking story of love left unfulfilled due to the partition of India so beautifully and thoughtfully needs to be studies. A R Rahman’s music adds soul to this film and elevated it narrative to another level.”

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“Vedang Raina has shown much improvement and delivers an effortless but convincing performance as a young Sikh torn from family and home due the partition. His expressions and dialogue delivery surely impress. Sharvari delivers a stellar performance by blending confidence, innocence and strength. It is safe to say this is one of her most memorable performances to date. Diljit Dosanjh delivers a balanced and impressive performance. He leaves an impact without making much noise and stealing from the love story. His lovestory with Banita Sandhu is a small but Impactful part of the narrative.”