Imtiaz AliThe latest film ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has struck a chord with audiences by revisiting the wounds of Partition through a deeply personal and romantic lens. The period drama has resonated with audiences whose families lived through the upheavals of 1947, and its themes are now gaining appreciation across borders.Among those who have praised the film is Pakistani filmmaker Umar Nasir Ali, a well-known director of feature films and commercials. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Ali shared a heartfelt note about the film and its impact on her. “Main Vaapas Aaunga is a beautiful and moving film that stays with you long after it ends,” the director wrote in the caption.Ali revealed that the themes covered in the film feel particularly close to his future directorial effort, tentatively titled ‘Chor Aaye Hum’, as it “resonates with a similar feeling of memory, belonging and return” in the context of Partition. Curious to see how Imtiaz Ali approached the subject, the filmmaker said he delivered what he expected.“As expected, it is definitely Imtiaz Ali,” said Umar.The filmmaker has also highlighted it Naseeruddin ShahHe gave the performance to special praise, describing it as “extraordinary”. He also praised the work of editor Aarti Bajaj, calling it a “masterclass in cinematic storytelling” and suggesting that aspiring filmmakers could learn a lot from it.‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ spans three generations, tracing the lasting emotional impact of Partition. At the heart of the story is a Sikh family from Sargodha in Pakistan, who are forced to leave everything behind and migrate to India during the 1947 riots.Amidst the chaos, young Keenu, played Vedang RainaHe is separated from Afsana (Sharvari), the woman he loves, whose Muslim family decides to stay in Pakistan. Although Keenu returns to Sargodha six years later in hopes of reconnecting with his past, a tragic revelation changes the course of his life, leading him instead to build a future in India.More than seven decades later, Keenu is a 95-year-old businessman portrayed by Naseeruddin Shah. As he faces the reality of his age and mortality, he decides to return to Sargodha one last time and resolve the unfinished business of his past. Accompanying him on this emotional journey is his granddaughter Nirvair, played Diljit Dosanjhwho helps him achieve his long-held dream before time runs out.
