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Sanjay Suri opens up about his emotional connection with Main Vaapas Aaunga

Sanjay Suri opens up about his emotional connection with Main Vaapas Aaunga

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It took only a phrase for Sanjay Suri to give his nod to Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga. “Imtiaz used this line, ‘Opening of the heart’. That is what I was hoping someone would make,” recalled Suri, referring to Ali’s Partition drama that views the historic chapter through the lens of inclusivity, not divisiveness. In the Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina-starrer, Suri plays a Sikh man separated from his family after Partition and spends the rest of his life waiting for them. Ali’s treatment, coupled with the role, was just what the actor was looking for. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Imtiaz Ali says Bollywood should learn ‘how to make and market films’ from audience after Main Vaapas Aaunga turnaround

Imtiaz Ali says Bollywood should learn ‘how to make and market films’ from audience after Main Vaapas Aaunga turnaround

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The turnaround Main Vaapas Aaunga has seen at the box office has reaffirmed the audience and the industry’s faith in the power of word-of-mouth. The film’s director, Imtiaz Ali, has hailed the audience’s power in propping up the film and said that the industry needs to learn from them about how to make and market films. Imtiaz Ali has opened up on Main Vaapas Aaunga’s box office. Imtiaz Ali on Main Vaapas Aaunga’s box-office turnaround Main Vaapas Aaunga, a romance drama set around Partition, earned just ₹5 crore net in its opening weekend, but increased it to ₹12 crore for the second weekend. The film saw a staggering 130% jump on its second Saturday. Many cinema chains across India were forced to add new shows due to audience demand. Talking about the film’s changed fortunes, Imtiaz told PTI, “I am overwhelmed by the response to Main Vaapas Aaunga. I find myself going to cinema theatres and just gazing at the faces of the audience and seeing the film through their eyes. I have been to …

Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 11: Imtiaz Ali film holds steady; performs better on 2nd Monday than 1st

Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 11: Imtiaz Ali film holds steady; performs better on 2nd Monday than 1st

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Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 11: Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga was released in theatres on June 12 and despite its slow start at the box office, has since collected over ₹25 crore. The film starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina has done well on the back of positive word of mouth. Despite an expected dip on its second Monday, it has still managed to hold steady and done better than its first Monday. Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 11: The romantic drama stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari. Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection According to the trade website Sacnilk, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected ₹2.12 crore net in India on its second Monday, taking its domestic total to ₹26.37 crore. Comparatively, the film collected ₹1.15 crore on its first Monday, following a ₹1.15 crore opening. Main Vaapas Aaunga collected ₹12.25 crore in its first week of release. The romantic drama brought in ₹1.90 crore on its second Friday, ₹4.35 crore on Saturday and ₹5.75 …

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga gets extra shows in week 2 after 130% jump despite competition from Cocktail 2

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga gets extra shows in week 2 after 130% jump despite competition from Cocktail 2

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Main Vaapas Aaunga, the latest film by Imtiaz Ali, had a lukewarm start at the box office despite some great reviews. But the tide seems to be turning for the romantic drama. Now in its second week, the film is seeing cinema chains add more shows in response to a strong audience response. This has raised hopes that the film can recover and aim for a respectable box-office total. Main Vaapas Aaunga stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari. Main Vaapas Aaunga sees additional shows The film’s makers reported on Saturday that major cinema chains, including PVR INOX and Cinepolis India, have added more shows of Main Vaapas Aaunga across their theatres in its second week, following a strong audience response. The film’s distributors and exhibitors said the response to the movie has strengthened considerably over the past week. Gautam Dutta, CEO-Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Limited, said the film’s performance reflected sustained audience interest. “What we’re tracking closely with Main Vaapas Aaunga is the shape of its trajectory, not just the topline …

Anjana Sukhani feels her role is based on Jab We Met’s Geet

Anjana Sukhani feels her role is based on Jab We Met’s Geet

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Anjana Sukhani recently starred in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga and the opportunity was no less than a dream come true for her. While she was initially intimidated by Naseeruddin Shah’s presence, she also has fun time cracking up with Diljit Dosanjh. Reflecting on her journey, Anjana remembers working with Priyanka Chopra. She also shares her experience of working down south. Anjana Sukhani on working with Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh Speaking about working with Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh, Anjana Sukhani said the most striking thing about both stars was their humility. Anjana noted that while stardom exists outside the set, the actors completely transform once the cameras start rolling. “The moment they step into the set, they just become who they were supposed to be on set, the character.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga sees packed theatres across cities after 4 days amid strong word of mouth

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga sees packed theatres across cities after 4 days amid strong word of mouth

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Word of mouth working for Imtiaz’s film This suggests that positive word of mouth is finally helping Imtiaz’s film gain footfall at the box office. The BookMyShow app shows theatres in Delhi, including PVR Select City Walk, PVR Vasant Kunj, and PVR Vegas Dwarka, almost full for night shows, with only a few seats remaining in the front rows. Similarly, in Mumbai, PVR theatres in Andheri, Lower Parel, and Panvel are nearly full, with only a handful of seats left for Tuesday night shows. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pakistani director heaps praises on Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Deeply emotional’ | Bollywood News

Pakistani director heaps praises on Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Deeply emotional’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 03:40 PM IST Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial Main Vaapas Aaunga is a period romance that serves as both a memorial and redemption of Partition. It’s triggered an emotional response among many, particularly those whose ancestors migrated to India from Pakistan during the tragedy. Even viewers from across the border are now responding to the Partition messaging in the film, including Pakistani filmmakers. Pakistani filmmaker lauds Main Vaapas Aaunga Renowned feature and ad film director Umar Nasir Ali, who produces movies under his banner Num Films, took to his Instagram handle on Monday to share a note on Main Vaapas Aaunga, heaping praises on the Imtiaz Ali directorial. “Main Vaapas Aaunga is a beautiful and deeply emotional film, one that stays with you long after it ends,” wrote the director in the caption. Revealing that his upcoming directorial, tentatively titled Chor Aaye Hum, “echoes a similar sentiment of memory, belonging, and return” around Partition, he was naturally curious to explore Imtiaz’s interpretation of the incident. “As expected, it’s unmistakably Imtiaz Ali,” …

From Jab We Met to Main Vaapas Aaunga, Imtiaz Ali finally finds the home he fled | Bollywood News

From Jab We Met to Main Vaapas Aaunga, Imtiaz Ali finally finds the home he fled | Bollywood News

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Watching Imtiaz Ali’s new film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, made me wonder where Geet (Kareena Kapoor) from his 2007 hit romantic comedy Jab We Met would fit into its world. Desperate to flee her palatial Patiala home, Geet manifested — and relentlessly chased — an isolated life in the mountains with her love interest, Anshuman. Like Geet does through the film, Imtiaz has also come of age through his career, as one can witness in his latest directorial. Presumably, like Naseeruddin Shah’s character Keenu in Main Vaapas Aaunga, Geet’s ancestors also hailed from Punjab on the other side of the border. Like countless immigrants during the Partition, they would’ve also had to relinquish their homes and lands, get on a train overflowing with people, and set out for an unfamiliar, yet presumably safe destination in what was now a different country. For refugees who’ve struggled hard to make ends meet and give their descendants a life they never had, it’d be rather puzzling to wrap their head around a young daughter of their family who wants …

Made In India: A Titan Story actor Lakshvir Saran gushes over Naseeruddin Shah-Jim Sarbh, talks about being in love

Made In India: A Titan Story actor Lakshvir Saran gushes over Naseeruddin Shah-Jim Sarbh, talks about being in love

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After the success of his recent projects Lukkhe and Made In India: A Titan Story, actor Lakshvir Saran opens up about his craft and personal life in a chat with HT City. Actor Lakshvir Saran In Made In India: A Titan Story, you worked with Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh. Tell us about your experience. Was there a time you felt like a fanboy on set? Lakshvir: “Yes, 100% with Naseer sir. I was constantly in awe of his presence and his little innocence, the way he carries himself. I feel the spark is still there, when he comes on set and he starts doing his scene. It hasn’t really left him, which is beautiful after all these years to still have that. Also, he has a great command over the lines that are written. I’ve seen young actors become very keen about improvising, but sometimes we forget the value of written text itself and how much there is to find in the text that’s already written.” “With Jim, I think he and I became …

Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 2: Imtiaz Ali’s film sees 60.9% growth | Bollywood News

Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 2: Imtiaz Ali’s film sees 60.9% growth | Bollywood News

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3 min readJun 14, 2026 08:52 AM IST Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 2: After opening with Rs 1.15 crore on Friday, Imtiaz Ali’s film Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina in lead roles, registered a healthy 60.9% increase in earnings on Saturday. On Day 2, the movie collected Rs 1.85 crore, pushing its total India net collection to Rs 3 crore, as shared by trade tracker Sacnilk. The film, which was screened across 2,152 shows on Saturday, appears to have benefited from the positive word-of-mouth it has generated since its release on June 12. On Day 2, Main Vaapas Aaunga recorded an overall 24.04% occupancy across India. The film started the day with a modest 6.69% occupancy in the morning shows but witnessed a significant rise as the day progressed. Afternoon shows registered 24.15% occupancy, while evening shows maintained a strong 21.62% occupancy. The highest turnout came during the night shows, which recorded an impressive 31.00% occupancy. All eyes are now on the film’s Sunday performance, …