Ass Imtiaz AliThe much awaited period romance ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ will make its theatrical release, the actor The Danish Pandora He shared his views on what it was like to be part of the project. Interestingly, the actor revealed that his relationship with the film started much earlier than many thought. According to Pandor, he did the role before the release of “Dhurandhar” and had finished shooting his portions by the time the film hit the screens.In an interview with Variety India, the actor said, “I auditioned for Dhurandhar before its release, and interestingly, I shot it before its release. Everything happened at the right time, and I’m glad. It was quite a memorable experience.’ Although the actor chose not to reveal specific details about his role, he stated that his character plays an important part in the narrative, despite appearing for a limited duration.Danish described it as a special appearance, but emphasized that the role has a lot of weight within the story. “He’s a unique look, but he’s a character that’s quite significant and influential in the story. I can’t really reveal much at this point because it would take away the surprise. I’d rather let the audience experience it for themselves when they see the film in theaters on June 12.” The movie appears Diljit DosanjhSharvari, Vedang Raina and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles, with music composed by AR Rahman.
Danish Pandor working with Imtiaz Ali
For Pandor, one of the highlights of the project was the opportunity to collaborate with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, whose work has inspired many aspiring actors. Reflecting on the experience, the actor spoke of Ali’s ability to balance creative freedom with precise storytelling.“Working with Imtiaz Sir has been an absolute privilege. You grow up watching his films and hope that one day you will work with a filmmaker like him, so when it actually happens, it’s surreal. She is incredibly humble, warm and knows exactly what she wants. But at the same time, it gives the actors the freedom to explore. Even the smallest tweak he suggests can completely transform a scene and make it feel fresh.’Pandor added that sharing screen space under Ali’s direction made the experience even more memorable.
More about ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’
When asked what drew him to ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, Pandor said the script and how each character contributes meaningfully to the larger narrative.“What impresses me the most is the way the story and characters are written. Each character has a purpose and leaves an impression. It’s one of those movies that stays with you long after the emotional journey is over, and that’s something I really connected with.”The actor also revealed that the role allowed him to stray from familiar territory and experiment with something different. “It’s definitely different from the roles I’ve played. I like to challenge myself in every project, and this character allowed me to explore a completely different space. Even though it looks unique, it has a lot of weight, which is what drew me to it.“‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ set against the backdrop of Partition and starring an ensemble cast led by Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina and Naseeruddin Shah, the audience will soon get to know the mystery behind the character of Danish Pandor.
