Main Vaapas Aaunga(2026)
मैं वापस आऊंगा
A story of love and longing.
Main Vaapas Aaunga Synopsis
Haunted by a childhood romance and recollections of love lost during the 1947 Partition of India, 95-year-old Ishar Singh Grewal shares his story with his grandson Nirvair, the past unfolding through memories of migration, longing, and a romance that endures across generations.
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) is a romance, drama and mystery film directed by Imtiaz Ali, released on June 11, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 47m. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Diljit Dosanjh. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Imtiaz Ali
- Writers:
- Imtiaz Ali, Irshad Kamil, Nayanika Mahtani
- Producers:
- Mohit Choudhary, Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal
- Cinematographer:
- Sylvester Fonseca
- Composer:
- A.R. Rahman
- Production:
- Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, Birla Studios
- Budget:
- $7,300,000
- Revenue:
- $9,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) Trailer
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Main Vaapas Aaunga Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naseeruddin Shah
as Ishar Singh Grewal
Vedang Raina
as Young Ishar / 'Keenu'
Sharvari
as Afsana Hasan / 'Jiya'
Diljit Dosanjh
as Nirvair Grewal
Anjana Sukhani
as Meher Grewal
Rajat Kapoor
as Iqbal Grewal
Danish Pandor
as Afzal
Vinod Nagpal
as Kirpal / 'Pali'
Banita Sandhu
as Kaveri
Dolly Ahluwalia
as Dadi
Sanjay Suri
as Jasmer 'Jazz' Grewal
Kumud Mishra
as BSF Chief Keshav Parmar
Key crew
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, written by Imtiaz Ali, Irshad Kamil and Nayanika Mahtani, produced by Mohit Choudhary, Sameer Nair and Deepak Segal.
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Main Vaapas Aaunga Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 24 ratings.
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Main Vaapas Aaunga – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Main Vaapas Aaunga online?
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Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Main Vaapas Aaunga?
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The main cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) includes Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh and Anjana Sukhani. The film was directed by Imtiaz Ali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Main Vaapas Aaunga released?
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Main Vaapas Aaunga was released on June 11, 2026 and runs for 2h 47m.
Is Main Vaapas Aaunga worth watching?
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Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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