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Main Vaapas Aaunga

2026·Movie·U/A 16+·167 min·★ 7.2(29)

“A story of love and longing.”

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.

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Can I watch Main Vaapas Aaunga in India? Yes — you can stream Main Vaapas Aaunga in India on Netflix.

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About Main Vaapas Aaunga

Main Vaapas Aaunga is a 2026 Hindi-language romance, drama and mystery film directed by Imtiaz Ali. The cast is led by Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari. It has a runtime of 2h 47m. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

Main Vaapas Aaunga was produced by Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, and Birla Studios and made in India. It was released on June 11, 2026, and carries a U/A 16+ certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director
Imtiaz Ali
Writers
Imtiaz Ali, Nayanika Mahtani
Release date
June 11, 2026
OTT release
August 7, 2026
Original language
Hindi
Age rating
U/A 16+
Status
Released
Country
India
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$9 million
Production
Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, Birla Studios
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Main Vaapas Aaunga cast & crew

Main Vaapas Aaunga was directed by Imtiaz Ali and written by Imtiaz Ali and Nayanika Mahtani.

The cast features 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, and Rajat Kapoor as Iqbal Grewal.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Sylvester Fonseca, and it was produced by Mohit Choudhary and Sameer Nair.

Is Main Vaapas Aaunga worth watching?

At 2h 47m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy romance, drama, and mystery, Main Vaapas Aaunga is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Main Vaapas Aaunga

In India, you can stream Main Vaapas Aaunga on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on August 7, 2026.

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Cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah

Ishar Singh Grewal

Vedang Raina

Vedang Raina

Young Ishar / 'Keenu'

Sharvari

Sharvari

Afsana Hasan / 'Jiya'

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh

Nirvair Grewal

Anjana Sukhani

Anjana Sukhani

Meher Grewal

Rajat Kapoor

Rajat Kapoor

Iqbal Grewal

Danish Pandor

Danish Pandor

Afzal

Vinod Nagpal

Vinod Nagpal

Kirpal / 'Pali'

Banita Sandhu

Banita Sandhu

Kaveri

Dolly Ahluwalia

Dolly Ahluwalia

Dadi

Sanjay Suri

Sanjay Suri

Jasmer 'Jazz' Grewal

Kumud Mishra

Kumud Mishra

BSF Chief Keshav Parmar

Main Vaapas Aaunga — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Main Vaapas Aaunga in India?

Main Vaapas Aaunga is streaming on Netflix in India.

▸Where can I watch Main Vaapas Aaunga in the US?

In the US, Main Vaapas Aaunga is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Where can I watch Main Vaapas Aaunga in the UK?

In the UK, Main Vaapas Aaunga is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Is Main Vaapas Aaunga on Netflix?

Yes — Main Vaapas Aaunga is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸What language is Main Vaapas Aaunga in?

Main Vaapas Aaunga is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Main Vaapas Aaunga?

Main Vaapas Aaunga runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

▸What is Main Vaapas Aaunga rated?

Main Vaapas Aaunga is rated U/A 16+. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 29 ratings.

▸When did Main Vaapas Aaunga release on OTT?

Main Vaapas Aaunga became available digitally on August 7, 2026.

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