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Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release: When and where to watch Imtiaz Ali’s Partition drama starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari

Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release: When and where to watch Imtiaz Ali’s Partition drama starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari

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Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali‘s highly acclaimed romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga is finally set to get its OTT release. Missed the film, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari, in theatres? Wait no longer as viewers can watch the film from the comfort of their homes from tomorrow! Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date: Vedang Raina and Sharvari in a still from the film. Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date On Thursday, the official account of Netflix India announced through an Instagram post that Main Vaapas Aaunga is all set to premiere on the platform on August 7, Friday. “78 saal pehle jo kahaani adhoori reh gayi thi, woh ab poori hogi! Watch Main Vaapas Aaunga, out 7 August, on Netflix!” read the caption. About Main Vaapas Aaunga Main Vaapas Aaunga is directed by Imtiaz Ali and tells the story of a 95-year-old man who suffers a stroke while desperately trying to rush to Pakistan. His grandson is able to piece together bits and pieces from a pre-partition past as …

Sunny Deol on the challenge of Batwara 1947 ‘humanising’ Pakistanis in today’s political climate: ‘Mahaul ka nahi socha’

Sunny Deol on the challenge of Batwara 1947 ‘humanising’ Pakistanis in today’s political climate: ‘Mahaul ka nahi socha’

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Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi and actor Sunny Deol are reuniting after almost two decades in the upcoming period drama, Batwara 1947. Set around the Partition, the film tells the story of a Muhajir family in Lahore who protect an ageing Hindu woman. On Tuesday, Santoshi and the film’s stars – Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta – interacted with the media about the film’s tone, story, and their roles. Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in a still from Batwara 1947. Rajkumar Santoshi on the humanity of Batwara 1947 In today’s climate, it is considered increasingly risky or difficult to show neutrality or parity. Films are avoiding showing humanity across the border. When HT asked Santoshi why he chose this narrative in a polarised political climate, the director said it was never about the messaging. “The story needs to be engaging, entertaining, and leave some emotional things in the mind (of the audience). We don’t like to message. The medium is different for those who are making films for messaging,” says the filmmaker. Santoshi adds that the crux …

Sunny Deol’s Partition saga Batwara 1947 cleared by CBFC without cuts: Report

Sunny Deol’s Partition saga Batwara 1947 cleared by CBFC without cuts: Report

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Batwara 1947, the upcoming historical drama starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. The film is set around the Partition and tells the tale of a Muslim family in Lahore who come face-to-face with a Hindu woman refusing to leave her ancestral home. Batwara 1947 reunites Sunny Deol with Preity Zinta. Batwara 1947 cleared by the CBFC News agency ANI cited sources as saying the film has received a CBFC certificate with zero cuts. Now, with the censor certification, the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial is set for its scheduled theatrical release on August 14. Batwara 1947 is based on a Mohajir family that crosses over to Lahore and occupies an abandoned Hindu home after the Partition. Based on acclaimed playwright Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai, the narrative focuses on an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave the house and the issues that arise between the Mohajir family and her. The film celebrates the …

‘Otherwise it can be rage-bait’: Why Main Vaapas Aaunga writer balanced Partition scenes | Bollywood News

‘Otherwise it can be rage-bait’: Why Main Vaapas Aaunga writer balanced Partition scenes | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 19, 2026 06:07 PM IST Imtiaz Ali’s period coming-of-age film Main Vaapas Aaunga has been unanimously applauded for its take on Partition and reconciliation. It revolves around a 95-year-old man Ishwar’s (Naseeruddin Shah) desire to visit his hometown of Sargodha in Pakistan, much to the confusion of his family, including his grandson Nirvair (Diljit Dosanjh). Now, the film’s co-writer Nayanika Mahtani has opened up on several aspects of the film and its themes that continue to resonate with the audience across the country. How Nayanika Mahtani met Imtiaz Ali Nandita chanced upon a meeting with Imtiaz in Mussoorie, where she handed him her last novel, Across The Line, also based on Partition. Since he was also exploring a Partition tale then, he asked her to write 20-30 pages on the subject. Imtiaz, impressed by the direction she took her story in, replied to her, “We are on.” Staying clear of ‘otherness’ “I was, of course, thrilled to be telling a Partition story, and that too with the sensibility that Imtiaz brings to …

Sunny Deol Drops Gadar Roar Surrendering To His Vulnerable Self & Pleads, ‘Jeete Ji Marna Nahi Chahta’ Amidst Gory Partition Violence!

Sunny Deol Drops Gadar Roar Surrendering To His Vulnerable Self & Pleads, ‘Jeete Ji Marna Nahi Chahta’ Amidst Gory Partition Violence!

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Batwara 1947 Teaser 2 Review: Will Sunny Deol Lay His Trust On Lord Ram To Protect His Loved Ones? ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) When Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol collaborate, expectations hit the box office ceiling. Add Aamir Khan Productions to the mix, and you have a perfect recipe for a cinematic masterpiece! Also, have you seen Sunny Deol surrender to his vulnerable self ever? Well, wait till you see the second teaser of Batwara 1947. Focussed on the displacement and the human cost of the 1947 India-Pakistan partition, the teaser promises an emotional slaughter! The second teaser of the upcoming emotional drama drops the jingoism and triggers the heartbreak and empathy. The teaser presents Sunny Deol in a completely different light. We know the man can uproot handpumps and break bones with his dhai kilo ka hath, but here he sheds his Gadar roar and surrenders to his vulnerable side! In one of the scenes, Sunny Deol says, “Main Jeete Ji Marna Nahi Chahta” and it hits you right, capturing the terror …

Mohan Bhagwat says Partition migrants were ‘warriors’, not refugees

Mohan Bhagwat says Partition migrants were ‘warriors’, not refugees

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Speaking at the 75th Foundation Day programme of the Sindhu Education Society in Nagpur, Bhagwat said those who migrated from the newly created Pakistan left behind their homes, businesses, land and wealth accumulated over generations because they wanted to live in India, where they could practise their religion without fear. 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 shares if he feels Main Vaapas Aaunga should be made tax free in Punjab: We would be looking into it

Imtiaz Ali shares if he feels Main Vaapas Aaunga should be made tax free in Punjab: We would be looking into it

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Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga has seen a resurgence at the box office after a slow first week, and it’s all due to the audience’s push and word-of-mouth. As the Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari and Vedang Raina-starrer is now enjoying a good run, the team is basking in the success of it. Imtiaz Ali While Main Vaapas Aaunga focuses on a love story, it also tells the ordeal that people in Punjab had to go through during Partition. Ask Imtiaz Ali if he feels the film should be made tax free, especially in Punjab, and he says, “A lot of people have said that this is a story of Punjab, a story of India and also in a way of Bengal and other parts. If people feel that genuinely and if that comment of national interest is out, then there must be a process in these states to see if the film can be made tax free and we would be looking into it.” Even though the film touches on the horrors of the …

Imtiaz Ali slams women who say they are ‘comfortable’ in burqa and parda: ‘You have become victimised in your mind’

Imtiaz Ali slams women who say they are ‘comfortable’ in burqa and parda: ‘You have become victimised in your mind’

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a dim view of those who feel ‘comfortable’ while wearing the burqa or being in a purdah, two pieces of clothing he associates with a degeneration and regression in society. In a recent interview, the filmmaker said that those who feel comfortable in these are ‘victimised’ internally. Imtiaz Ali has talked about patriarchy in a recent interview. Imtiaz Ali on burqa and parda Imtiaz, whose Partition drama Main Vaapas Aaunga recently released, spoke to Samdish Bhatia on his podcast, where the conversation ranged from the Partition to patriarchy. At one point, the filmmaker said, “I don’t like when someone says ‘I am comfortable in my Burqa. I am comfortable in my parda’. It’s a degenerated society; if you feel like this, it’s not okay. It means that you have become so victimised in your mind, I don’t know how.” As the host agreed, but added that different communities have different rules, and he cannot stop somebody from doing what they want to. “Nai tokne wali baat nai hai (It’s not …

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi bring an emotional tale of partition

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi bring an emotional tale of partition

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The teaser of Batwara 1947 offers a powerful look at India’s independence and Partition, highlighting courage and resilience amid tragedy. Starring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, and Preity Zinta, the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial is set for release on August 14, 2026 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

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

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Vedang Raina is basking in the release of his third film Main Vaapas Aaunga. The romantic drama set against the backdrop of Partition, has been receiving glowing reviews since its release on Friday. It is directed by Imtiaz Ali. Vedang has now shared a bunch of BTS stills from the film’s shoot and penned an emotional note to share his gratitude. Vedang Raina shared BTS stills from the set of Main Vaapas Aaunga. What Vedang said In one pic, he was seen in character, wearing a turban and carrying a bag as a student. Another picture saw him with Sharvari. Vedang was also seen sharing a frame with Naseeruddin Shah, as both of the actors essay the same character in their youth and old age. In the caption, Vedang began, “I came home one day after an audition (I was 19) and told my parents that acting is what makes me feel the most alive. I didn’t expect to say that and I was as surprised as they were. It’s now been 2 and a …