The trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga was released by the makers on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh in important roles. The story appears to mix romance, family emotions and the painful memories of India’s partition.
The trailer begins with a conversation between Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh. Naseeruddin’s character asks Diljit if he knows about Adolf Hitler. Soon after, Diljit reveals that his grandfather is on his death bed. The story then moves into the past during the partition era. Vedang Raina is shown playing the younger version of Naseeruddin Shah’s character.
The trailer also introduces a love story between Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh. Their relationship seems deeply emotional but takes a tragic turn after the country gets divided into two nations during partition. The film focuses on how historical events affect personal lives and relationships. It also highlights the emotional trauma and separation faced by families during that time.
Main Vaapas Aaunga is presented as a musical romantic drama with strong emotional themes. The film’s music has been composed by AR Rahman, while the lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil. The screenplay is written by Imtiaz Ali along with Nayanika Mahtani.
The film is produced by Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, Mohit Choudhary and Shibhasish Sarkar. Main Vaapas Aaunga is scheduled to release in theatres on June 12.
The trailer gives a glimpse of a story that connects different generations through memories, love and loss. With its partition backdrop and emotional narrative, the film appears to explore how people continue to carry the pain of separation many years later.