Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali is promoting his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga. In a recent interview, he compared Vedang Raina's performance to Alia Bhatt's acclaimed turn in Highway, saying that some newcomers possess unexpected maturity and emotional depth.
Ali stated that he looks for individualistic acting abilities and suitability to the character, regardless of the actor's experience. He cited Alia Bhatt in Highway and Vedang Raina in Main Vaapas Aaunga as examples of actors who have portrayed a certain depth of emotion.
Alia Bhatt's performance in Highway impressed both critics and audiences, marking a turning point in her career. The film collected ₹53.44 crore worldwide and led to several successful films, including 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, and Raazi.
Main Vaapas Aaunga, helmed by Imtiaz Ali, tells the story of two lovers whose relationship is cut short by the Partition of India. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina in lead roles and is scheduled to release on June 12.
