📌 Key Points
- Imtiaz Ali confirmed Diljit Dosanjh’s absence from promotions is due to international concert tours.
- Co-star Sharvari also missed promotions as she is currently shooting abroad for another project.
- Ali stated that casting the right actors was prioritized over their availability for film promotions.
- Diljit Dosanjh sent a video message from Texas, urging fans to watch the ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ trailer.
Imtiaz Ali has shed light on Diljit Dosanjh’s absence from ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ promotions. The director revealed that Diljit is currently on an international concert tour, making him unavailable. Ali emphasized that casting choices were prioritized over promotional schedules.
Imtiaz Ali Addresses Diljit’s Promotional Absence
Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga released in theatres worldwide on Friday. Though the film stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Diljit Dosanjh in lead roles, only Imtiaz and Vedang seem to be promoting the film in full swing. In a recent interaction, the filmmaker addressed Diljit’s absence from the film’s promotions and media interactions.
Talking about this trend and why Diljit has also remained largely absent from Main Vaapas Aaunga promotions, Imtiaz said, “I can’t represent the whole film industry on this one, but for us, Diljit is not here because he’s doing shows abroad, Sharvari is not there because she is shooting abroad. When we got a release date, we knew this is going to happen in fact when we were taking the dates from Diljit to shoot for this film, we knew that he is going to perform at concerts when we will be releasing this film. But at that point of time, what was more important was the casting of the film rather than the actor’s ability to promote. We don’t have the strategy of not doing promotions or interactions, and I don’t know which is a better or a worse strategy. We do this because we are habituated to do this. We have made a film and we want it to reach across.”
Why International Commitments Take Priority
When asked if actors are avoiding media interactions to stay away from controversies, Imtiaz responded, “No, I don’t think so. It might just hinge on whether it might be effective or not. If somebody is not doing promotions, they must be thinking that it is not important and will not help the prospect of the film.”
Diljit Dosanjh’s Message from Texas
He said, “Hello folks, this is Diljit Dosanjh. Love and greetings to all. You are going to watch the trailer of Main Vaapas Aaunga, so enjoy it. I am in Texas, so I could not come. Tonight’s show in Texas is sold out.” I am taking care of some things here; you do the same thing. Jaldi Main Bhi Vaapas Aaunga (I will also come back soon). Enjoy the trailer. If you like it, share it. If you don’t, still share it! After all, it’s Imtiaz Ali’s film.”
Despite the lead actors’ absence from direct promotions, Imtiaz Ali remains focused on the film’s reach. He believes the story’s impact and effective casting are paramount, hoping the audience connects with ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ regardless.
