This morning, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali surprised fans with the announcement of his next directorial, Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah. The film, set to release on June 12, marks Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh's second collaboration after Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). The teaser, now available, has taken the internet by storm, leaving netizens divided.
The teaser begins with Diljit narrating a story as he sits with his on-screen grandfather, Naseeruddin Shah, who is unrecognizable as a Sikh. The story revolves around a romantic tale that has been in Naseeruddin's mind for 78 years. The teaser then introduces Vedang Raina and Sharvari, who are carefree and in love in what appears to be pre-partition India.
Main Vaapas Aaunga is touted to be a story of love and longing, with Vedang screaming 'main vaapas aaunga' at the end as he boards a train. The teaser ends with Diljit saying, 'Zinda bache toh like, comment and subscribe. #Partition.'
The internet is divided over the teaser, with some fans impressed by Vedang's performance and terming him 'promising.' However, others have pointed out similarities to Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal (2009), leaving some feeling that the story is too familiar.
