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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Imtiaz Ali}}
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{{Infobox film
| image = Main Vaapas Aaunga Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]
| writer = Imtiaz Ali<br />Nayanika Mahtani
| producer = {{ubl|[[Sameer Nair]]|Deepak Segal|Mohit Choudhary|Shibhasish Sarkar}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]]
* [[Vedang Raina]]
* [[Sharvari]]
* [[Banita Sandhu]]
* [[Danish Pandor]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Sylvester Fonseca
| editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| studio = [[Applause Entertainment]]<br />Birla Studios<br />Window Seat Films
| distributor = Birla Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2026|6|12}}
| runtime = 167 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2026 |title=''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/main-vaapas-aaunga-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmtezmtu5 |access-date=8 June 2026 |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = ₹70 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-estimate-budget-sharvari-wagh-vedang-raina-movie-3818179.html |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: 70 करोड़ में बनी मैं वापस आऊंगा पहले दिन कितना कमाएगी, क्या टूटेगा शरवरी वाघ की इन 2 फिल्मों का रिकॉर्ड? |author=Puneet Upadhyay |website=TV9 Hindi |date=2026-06-12 |access-date=2026-06-12}}</ref>
| gross = ₹22.82 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Main Vaapas Aaunga box-office collection | website = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | url =https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-vaapas-aaunga/box-office/| date = 12 June 2026 | access-date = 13 June 2026 | language = en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Main Vaapas Aaunga''''' ({{translation|I Will Return}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[Romance film#Romantic drama|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. The film stars [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit film is about love in the time of Partition |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-hint-at-love-story-shaped-by-partition-2881422-2026-03-13 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] began in August 2025 and ended in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next film gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jan/29/imtiaz-alis-next-film-gets-a-release-date |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 12 June 2026 and received mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=2026-06-12 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 1: Imtiaz Ali film does not beat Love Aaj Kal 2 opening; collects ₹1.15 cr |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-collection-day-1-imtiaz-ali-film-does-not-beat-love-aaj-kal-2-opening-collects-91-lakh-101781277181831.html |access-date=2026-06-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-13 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit Dosanjh tells dreamy love story interrupted by Partition; fans get Love Aaj Kal vibes |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-dreamy-love-story-partition-love-aaj-kal-imtiaz-ali-vedang-raina-sharvari-101773388591776.html |access-date=2026-06-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-16 |title=Anurag Kashyap tells his fans to go watch Main Wapas Aunga by Imtiaz Ali|url=https://theprint.in/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-main-wapas-aunga-imtiaz-ali/2961184/ |access-date=2026-06-16 |website=The Print|language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ishar Singh Grewal, played by Shah, is on his deathbed remembering the events of and before partition. Shah's younger self is played by Vedang Raina. Nirvair, Ishar's grandson, attempts to make sense of his grandfather's words and learns about the [[partition of Punjab]] through the process. Eventually, he realizes that Ishar loved a girl named Afsana/Jiya.

== Cast ==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Nirvair Grewal
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Ishar Singh Grewal
** [[Vedang Raina]] as Young Ishar/Keenu
* [[Sharvari]] as Jiya / Afsana
* [[Banita Sandhu]] as Kaveri<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2025 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Banita Sandhu To Star Opposite Diljit Dosanjh In Imtiaz Ali's Partition Drama: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/banita-sandhu-to-star-opposite-diljit-dosanjh-in-imtiaz-alis-partition-drama-report-ws-l-9571529.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Danish Pandor]] as Afzal
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as BSF Chief
* [[Rajat Kapoor]] as Iqbal Grewal
* [[Sanjay Suri]] as Jasmer Grewal
* Jaipreet Singh as Angad
* [[Dolly Ahluwalia]] as Keenu's grandmother
* [[Vinod Nagpal]] as Kitpal
* [[Manish Chaudhary]] as Muzaffar Ahmedzai
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Anjana Grewal
* Rasika Agashe as Protima
* [[Mashhoor Amrohi]] as Sarfaraz Rahman
* [[Nikhat Khan]] as Rumana Ahmedzai
* [[Sahil Mehta]] as Adil

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced in June 2025, with [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]] joining the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali announces new film with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/imtiaz-ali-announces-new-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-naseeruddin-shah-vedang-raina-sharvari20250614172554 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Teaser: Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari And Vedang Raina's Dreamy Tale Of Love And Longing |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-and-vedang-rainas-dreamy-tale-of-love-and-longing-11209910 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It marks the second collaboration between director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] and Diljit Dosanjh after [[Amar Singh Chamkila (film)|''Amar Singh Chamkila'']] (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's Next Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Gets Release Date |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/imtiaz-alis-next-starring-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari-sets-release-date |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] for the film commenced in [[Punjab]] in October 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali begins shooting for the second schedule of his next with Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/news/2025/Oct/10/imtiaz-ali-begins-shooting-for-the-second-schedule-of-his-next-with-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh join for a new love story; shoot begins in Punjab|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/imtiaz-ali-and-diljit-dosanjh-join-for-a-new-love-story-shoot-begins-in-punjab/articleshow/124452158.cms |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie

| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[A.R. Rahman]]
| released = 11 June 2026
| recorded = 2025–2026
| length = {{Duration|m=33|s=33}}
| language = Hindi
| label = Tips Music
| prev_title = [[Gandhi Talks]]
| prev_year = 2026
| next_title = [[Batwara 1947]]
| next_year = 2026
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|DHtUTv8cUXI&pp|Main Vaapas Aaunga – Full Album}}
}}
}}

The film's music is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Diljit Dosanjh's new partition-era love story from director Imtiaz Ali gets a title: Watch teaser |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/03/13/diljit-dosanjhs-new-partition-era-love-story-from-director-imtiaz-ali-gets-a-title-watch-teaser.html |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> The first single titled "Kya Kamaal Hai", was released on 17 April 2026. The second single "Maskara" was released on 5 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2026 |title='Maskara' from Main Vaapas Aaunga is a peppy, playful yet heartfelt love song |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/May/05/maskara-from-main-vaapas-aaunga-is-a-peppy-playful-yet-heartfelt-love-song |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=5 May 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 33:33

| title1 = Kya Kamaal Hai
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
| length1 = 4:59

| title2 = Maskara
| extra2 = Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar, [[Vedang Raina]]
| length2 = 3:53

| title3 = Ishq Mastana
| extra3 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], Nargis, Pooja Tiwari
| length3 = 4:34

| title4 = Vo Nahin
| extra4 = [[Adithya RK]], Armaan Khan, Sameer Khan
| length4 = 4:47

| title5 = Dheere Dheere
| extra5 = Faheem Abdullah, [[Shilpa Rao]], Antara Nandy, Heer
| length5 = 4:11

| title6 = Tere Paas Main - Female Version
| extra6 = Deepali Sahay
| length6 = 4:04

| title7 = Tere Paas Main - Male Version
| extra7 = Vipin Aneja
| length7 = 2:48

| title8 = Dariya
| extra8 = Armaan Khan
| length8 = 4:17

}}

== Marketing ==
On 13 March 2026, four first-look posters were unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reveals poster of Diljit Dosanjh-Starrer ahead of teaser launch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-imtiaz-ali-reveals-poster-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-ahead-teaser-launch/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

On 7 June 2026, [[A.R Rahman]], Nilanjana Ghosh, [[Vedang Raina]], [[Mohit Chauhan]], and Pooja Tiwari performed live at [[Attari–Wagah border ceremony]] in Attari, Amritsar. Imtiaz Ali who was also present there along with cast and crew of the film, said, "I am privileged to be a part of this troupe, and it is magical that this event is around Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that originates from the making of the border during the Partition of 1947. Not only homes and lives were lost, but hearts were broken as well. We bring a message of love because, ultimately, only love sustains us."<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-makes-history-at-attari-border-as-a-r-rahman-performs-imtiaz-ali-hails-solidarity-and-love-watch-101780891159599.html</ref>

== Release ==
''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' was released on 12 June 2026. It was earlier planned to release in April 2026, coinciding with [[Baisakhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2026 |last=Krishnan |first=Achu |title=Imtiaz Ali's next love story to release on Baisakhi 2026 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/imtiaz-ali-s-next-love-story-to-release-on-baisakhi-2026-1749892185935 |website=[[WION]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hindu |first=The |date=2026-01-29 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next feature with Diljit Dosanjh gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/imtiaz-alis-next-feature-with-diljit-dosanjh-gets-new-release-date/article70564985.ece |access-date=2026-06-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Reception ==
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described the film as "an astounding take on Partition trauma". She particularly praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance, calling it "superbly-judged".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga movie review: Diljit Dosanjh film an astounding take on Partition trauma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-diljit-dosanjh-partition-trauma-vedang-raina-sharvari-imtiaz-ali-film-10734466/ |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Aishani of ''[[Outlook India]]'' reviewed the film and gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah anchor a moving story of memory, migration and longing. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh Shine in Imtiaz Ali’s Partition Story |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-finds-the-human-cost-of-partition-in-a-story-about-home |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' described the movie as "an evocative exploration of memory, loss and longing, praising Imtiaz Ali's storytelling and the performances of Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=2026-06-11 |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ movie review: Imtiaz Ali’s love story for the ages |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-diljit-dosanjh/article71088701.ece |access-date=2026-06-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rishabh Suri praised the film as emotional resonance and described it as "a film that transforms memory and longing into compelling cinema".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah turn memory and longing into cinema that can't be missed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-turn-memory-and-longing-into-cinema-that-cant-be-missed-101781155014324.html |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised its performances and emotional storytelling, while noting that the film successfully captures "the pain and human consequences of partition".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie Review: This poetic and deeply emotional tale of unfinished love leaves a lingering ache |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/main-vaapas-aaunga/amp_movie_review/131650169.cms |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[NDTV]]'', Saeed Naqvi gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Naseeruddin Shah delivers a "masterclass" performance in a heartbreaking narrative.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Titan Naseeruddin Shah Delivers A Masterclass In Imtiaz Ali's Heartbreaking Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-titan-naseeruddin-shah-delivers-a-masterclass-in-imtiaz-alis-heartbreaking-film-3-5-stars-11621703}}</ref>

Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' calls it "a partition-era story worth falling for." <ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ Movie Review: Imtiaz Ali Returns With A Euphoric Ode to Humanity|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-returns-with-a-euphoric-ode-to-humanity-2|website=The Hollywood Reporter India|date=12 June 2026}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' writes in her review that "The film boldly confronts the severe psychological repression that followed Partition. However, ''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' sticks to the conventional portrayal as Muslims as the aggressors in communal riots."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=2026-06-11 |title=Review: In ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, to love is to remember and to remember is to love|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1093401/review-in-main-vaapas-aaunga-to-love-is-to-remember-and-to-remember-is-to-love#:~:text=For%20quite%20a%20while%2C%20Main,winded%20scenes%20and%20abrupt%20jumps. |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Scroll.in|language=en}}</ref>

Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'', rated it 2 out of 5 stars and described the film as Ali's weakest film, writing, "the film reaches for grief and belonging, but its pacing and politics blunt the impact."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Diljit Dosanjh leads Imtiaz Ali's weakest film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-the-weakest-imtiaz-ali-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-vedang-raina-2925141-2026-06-11 |access-date=2026-06-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt37333137}}
* {{BH movie|main-vaapas-aaunga}}

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{{A. R. Rahman}}

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