Dia Mirza praises 'Main Vaapas Aaunga,' calls Imtiaz Ali's film a "powerful cinematic experience"
Mumbai, June 14
Dia Mirza has heaped praise on Imtiaz Ali's latest release 'Main Vaapas Aaunga,' calling it one of the most powerful and emotionally moving love stories to hit the big screen in recent times.
The actor took to social media to share her appreciation for the film, which stars Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari in key roles. In her post, Dia applauded both the storytelling and performances, describing the film as a deeply affecting cinematic experience.
Sharing her review on Instagram Stories, Dia highlighted the film's emotional depth and called it a story of "roses and ruins." Praising director Imtiaz Ali for crafting a "poignant" and "compelling" narrative, she also singled out the performances of the lead cast.
"The movie is of roses and runins...the most poignant, compelling, powerful love story we have seen in a while...Imtiaz shukriya..Naseer Saab is gut wrenching.. Diljit, Vedang and Sharvari deliver truth in every moment. #mainvaapasaaunga is a powerful cinematic experience, congratulations entire team," she wrote.
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Author and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap also shared positive feedback and encouraged audiences to watch the film in theatres.
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is a period romantic drama set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India. The film explores themes of love, loss, separation and memory during one of the most turbulent chapters in the subcontinent's history.
The film tells a moving story of love and human connection during the Partition, capturing the struggles of people forced to rebuild their lives amid displacement and change. Sharvari, Naseeruddin Shah and Vedang Raina play pivotal roles.
The project also marks another collaboration between Imtiaz Ali and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman. Lyricist Irshad Kamil, a frequent collaborator of the filmmaker, has also contributed to the film's music.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' hit theatres on June 12.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Dia Mirza always has such refined taste in cinema. I'm glad she's appreciating this film—partition stories always leave me teary-eyed, but if done right, they can be cathartic. Naseeruddin Shah alone is reason enough to watch it. Let's hope the screenplay does justice to the emotional core.
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of Partition being the only historical backdrop for love stories in Hindi cinema. It's such a tragic event, and sometimes filmmakers use it as a gimmick for drama. I hope 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' treats the subject with the gravity it deserves and doesn't just use it as a scenic setting for romance.
As someone who studies South Asian history, I'm cautiously optimistic. The Partition is indeed one of the most "turbulent" and misunderstood events. If the film can humanize that pain rather than politicize it, it will be a masterpiece. Diljit and Sharvari are fantastic choices—they bring such raw sincerity.
Imtiaz Ali doing a period drama? Now that's interesting! I've loved his work on 'Rockstar' and 'Jab We Met,' but 'Tamasha' was a bit too abstract for me. Hope this one strikes the right balance between poetry and storytelling. And good on Dia Mirza for supporting meaningful cinema! 🎬
It's refreshing to see Bollywood move away from formulaic masala films and produce content-driven cinema. Partition stories have universal appeal—the theme of loss and longing is something every Indian family has stories about. I'm planning
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