Samriti Dhatwalia
The trailer of Main Vaapas Aaunga has finally arrived, and it looks like filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is returning to the kind of aching, deeply personal romance that made audiences fall in love with his storytelling in the first place.
Featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina and Naseeruddin Shah, the film unfolds against the haunting backdrop of the 1947 Partition.
A Romance Frozen In Time
The trailer introduces viewers to a love story that has survived in memory for nearly eight decades. At the centre is an old man, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who continues to carry the pain of a romance interrupted by Partition.
Diljit Dosanjh appears as the bridge between past and present, revisiting memories that transport viewers to pre-Partition India. The visuals are soaked in nostalgia: mustard fields, old trains, handwritten letters and stolen glances, all wrapped in Imtiaz Ali’s signature emotional intensity.
Vedang Raina And Sharvari Bring Old-World Charm
One of the biggest talking points from the trailer is the chemistry between Vedang Raina and Sharvari. The duo appear in period looks that instantly evoke an old-world romance, with Vedang especially earning praise online for his screen presence and emotional depth.
Many viewers believe Vedang’s character represents the younger version of Naseeruddin Shah’s role, making the love story feel even more tragic and layered.
Diljit Dosanjh Returns To Imtiaz Ali’s World
After the success of Amar Singh Chamkila, Diljit Dosanjh reunites with Imtiaz Ali for another emotionally driven story. This time, however, Diljit appears to play both narrator and emotional anchor, guiding audiences through a tale of migration, longing and unfinished love. His understated performance in the trailer has already struck a chord with fans.
AR Rahman’s Music Adds Soul To The Story
The film also marks another collaboration between A. R. Rahman, lyricist Irshad Kamil and Imtiaz Ali, a combination known for creating unforgettable musical albums. Even in the short trailer, the background score adds a haunting emotional pull.
Internet Calls It “Vintage Imtiaz Ali”
Social media reactions to the trailer have been intense. While some users compared its emotional tone to Love Aaj Kal, many praised the film for bringing back the poetic melancholy associated with Imtiaz Ali’s earlier work. Several viewers also called the Partition setting “heartbreaking” and “visually stunning.”
Main Vaapas Aaunga is slated to release in theatres on June 12, 2026.