Tahira Kashyap just watched Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga and she’s not over it yet. The filmmaker, writer, and all-around storyteller took to Instagram on June 12, right after the film hit theatres, and dropped a review that hit everyone right in the feels. She didn’t just say she liked it — she called Imtiaz a legend, admitted she was crying through parts, and basically said this is what love sounds like when it finds its perfect language.
“If love had a language, it would be this film,” she wrote, and honestly, that line alone is making people book tickets. Tahira’s post has gone viral, and for good reason — she doesn’t do generic praise. She gets specific, gets vulnerable, and makes you feel like you’re sitting next to her in the dark hall, tissues in hand.
A Film That Hit Close to Home
Tahira didn’t hold back about why the story got under her skin. The Partition backdrop, the uprooted families, the ache of leaving home — it all felt painfully familiar. Watching Naseeruddin Shah on screen triggered a flood of memories. “Naseeruddin sir, you reminded me of my nanaji, Darji for us. He came from Sargodha and used to tell us endless hockey stories,” she shared. “Watching you was a treat, I just wanted to say: so much love for you.”
That personal connection is exactly what makes her review stand out. She’s not just a fan — she’s someone who carries her own family’s Partition stories. The film’s theme of unsent letters and things left unspoken clearly hit her like a truck. “I sat there with a lump in my throat, crying because it felt like the characters’ pain was my own,” she admitted. For someone who makes honest, vulnerable stories herself, this film spoke her language—and she made sure everyone knew it.
Praise for the Cast and Music
Tahira had love for the entire ensemble. Sharvari’s performance as Jia? Pure magic. “Your poetry, the stammer, the accent, I was in awe. What a star!” she gushed. Vedang Raina got a shoutout for bringing the feels — “From love to pain to longing, you were amazing.” And Diljit Dosanjh? She thanked him for being the quiet anchor that held everything together. Sometimes the loudest love goes to the most subtle performances.
AR Rahman’s score got a special mention. She called it the soul of the film. “You stirred up so many emotions — love, youth, romance, longing, everything exploding right from the screen.” Dolly Ahluwalia’s performance was labelled unforgettable, and Tahira made sure to thank the whole cast and crew. The music, out on Tips Music, is already being called Rahman at his most hauntingly beautiful.
Why This Love Story Is Different
Imtiaz Ali has made some iconic love stories — Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha — but Main Vaapas Aaunga feels like his most personal yet. Set during Partition, it’s not your typical love triangle. It’s about longing, memories, and the weight of family stories that shape who you are. Naseeruddin Shah plays an older man drowning in history, while Sharvari, Vedang, and Diljit play the next generation trying to figure out why they still feel restless.
Tahira ended her post by urging people to watch it in theatres. Because this isn’t just a film — it’s an experience, a classic love story you remember, not something you watch and forget. “If love had a language it would be this film,” she said again, and now the internet is convinced. Produced by Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment, Mohit Choudhary, Shibasish Sarkar, and Window Seat Films, this one’s already shaping up to be a classic. Word of mouth is strong, and Tahira’s honest, tear-streaked review is only adding to the madness. Bring tissues, yaar. You’re going to need them.