The Screening That Got Everyone Talking
Imtiaz Ali is back, and if the early reactions are anything to go by, he’s about to hit us right in the feels again. His upcoming directorial Main Vaapas Aaunga recently had a special screening for industry insiders, and the verdict is out — it’s a tear-jerker with a multilayered narrative that feels oh-so-relevant for today’s times.
The film, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina in key roles, has been kept under wraps for the most part. But now that a select few have seen it, the buzz is real. From filmmakers to singers to influencers, everyone who walked out of that screening had nothing but love for the film.
What Kabir Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Aaliyah Kashyap Said
When someone like Kabir Khan calls a film “very moving” and “multilayered,” you sit up and take notice. The filmmaker, who attended the screening, didn’t hold back. “It’s a very moving film,” he said, adding that it’s “still very relevant because of the world that we’re living in today.” He described it as a film that works on many levels — a true Imtiaz Ali trademark.
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, known for her powerful voice and honest opinions, shared her experience with a touch of that signature Imtiaz Ali magic. “Jab aap Imtiaz Ali ki film dekhne aate hai tab expectation bhi hoti hai aur aap jaante hai ki aao kuchh naya experience karne wale ho,” she said, before summing it up simply: “All I can say is it’s beautiful.” And honestly, when Sunidhi says it’s beautiful, you know the music must be something else too.
Content creator Aaliyah Kashyap, who watched the film for the second time, admitted it hit just as hard. “This is my second time watching it, and it hit just as hard,” she said, calling it “a very important movie.” She also gushed about the music, calling it “incredible.” For a film that’s all about love, longing, and human relationships, the soundtrack seems to be the perfect companion.
What We Know So Far About Main Vaapas Aaunga
While the plot is still under wraps, early hints suggest that Main Vaapas Aaunga dives deep into themes of identity, self-discovery, and the messy beauty of human connections — classic Imtiaz Ali territory. Produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, along with Mohit Choudhary and Shibasish Sarkar of Window Seat Films, the film is set to hit theatres on June 12, 2026. The music, released under the Tips Music label, is already generating curiosity.
With a cast that includes Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, expectations are sky-high. And if the reactions from the screening are any indication, Imtiaz Ali might just have another cult classic on his hands. Ab dekhte hain ki yeh film audience ke dil mein kitni jagah banati hai.