Main Vaapas Aaunga - Critics reviews

Main Vaapas Aaunga

DirectorImtiaz Ali
Produced byMohit Choudhary
WritersImtiaz Ali
Release date12 June 2026
7/10
News18 says Main Vaapas Aaunga sees partition through the eyes of lovers, turning history’s pain into a soul stirring love story about ordinary people separated by borders.
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Dnaindia.com
Dnaindia.com
Zee Media Corp LtdTop Critic
8/10
DNA India says Main Vaapas Aaunga is not Jab We Met or Tamasha, but calls it possibly Imtiaz Ali’s best work and one of the most effective love stories in recent Hindi cinema.
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7/10
Hindustan Times says Imtiaz Ali and Naseeruddin Shah turn memory and longing into cinema that cannot be missed, calling it a deeply moving story of love and loss.
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8/10
Koimoi calls Main Vaapas Aaunga a beautiful poem on love amid partition’s hatred, praising Imtiaz Ali’s emotional storytelling, Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh.
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Pinkvilla.com
Pinkvilla.com
Walmart Inc.
8/10
Pinkvilla says the pre-partition love story lingers long after the credits, praising Imtiaz Ali’s vision, Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari.
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6/10
Bollywood Hungama says Main Vaapas Aaunga stands out with strong performances and an emotional climax, though its niche appeal and slow-paced treatment may limit its box office prospects.
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7/10
Filmibeat calls the film a heartbreaking partition romance elevated by Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh and the emotional pull of Imtiaz Ali’s love and memory theme.
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TimesofIndia.com
TimesofIndia.com
Times Group
7/10
Times of India calls Main Vaapas Aaunga a poetic and deeply emotional tale of unfinished love, praising Imtiaz Ali’s storytelling and the performances.
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7/10
India TV News says Naseeruddin Shah elevates Imtiaz Ali’s emotional partition drama, which blends love, loss and memory with strong performances.
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4/10
India Today calls Main Vaapas Aaunga Imtiaz Ali’s weakest film, saying it reaches for grief and belonging but is hurt by pacing, politics and an unconvincing romance.
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