📌 Key Points
- ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is a box office success, nearing ₹50 crore worldwide.
- Imtiaz Ali likens his film to classics ‘Gadar’ and ‘Lagaan’ for its themes.
- Ali dismissed comparisons between actors Vedang Raina and Sharvari.
- Lead actors shared emotional messages about the film’s impact and audience love.
Imtiaz Ali’s latest, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, is a box office success, drawing comparisons to iconic films ‘Gadar’ and ‘Lagaan’. Ali also addressed ongoing discussions about his lead actors, Vedang Raina and Sharvari, clarifying their unique contributions to the film’s impactful narrative.
Imtiaz Ali on ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’s’ Success
Imtiaz Ali is currently enjoying the success of his latest movie Main Vaapas Aaunga, which, despite a slow start, gained momentum at the box office thanks to the love showered on the film by audiences and strong word-of-mouth promotion. While the film stars stalwart Naseeruddin Shah , in a recent interaction, Imtiaz was asked about comparisons being made between actors Sharvari and Vedang Raina .
Like Main Vaapas Aaunga, Gadar revolves around the communal tensions and events surrounding the 1947 Partition, while Lagaan was set in 1893 during British rule in India.
Comparing ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ to Classics
Vedang wrote, “Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me. What I’ve learned, how I’ve grown as an artist and more importantly as a human being is not something I can quantify with an Instagram caption. @imtiazaliofficial thank you for taking me on this journey and letting me be your Keenu. Thanks for letting me collaborate with artists I’ve always looked up to and gotten to learn so much from @naseeruddin49 @diljitdosanjh @arrahman @irshadkamilofficial @sharvari . This film is special and relevant and so pure and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”
Sharvari also expressed gratitude and wrote, “I don’t know if there’s a greater feeling than seeing something you poured your heart into find a place in other people’s hearts. The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love… I’ve been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes. 🥹 Every actor dreams of being a part of a story that stays with people long after they leave the theatre. Seeing so many of you connect with Main Vaapas Aaunga the way you have has been incredibly humbling. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for feeling every emotion with us. Thank you for carrying this film forward with your love.”
Cast Members Share Gratitude
Main Vaapas Aaunga is now set to cross the ₹ 50 crore mark in worldwide gross box office collections.
‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ continues its impressive run, proving that compelling storytelling resonates deeply with audiences. Imtiaz Ali’s vision, coupled with strong performances, has solidified its place as a significant cinematic achievement this year.
