

Main Vaapas Aaunga
2026, Hindi. Directed by Imtiaz Ali.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Main Vaapas Aaunga is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Imtiaz AliDirector
- Naseeruddin ShahIshar Singh Grewal
- Vedang RainaYoung Ishar / 'Keenu'
- SharvariAfsana Hasan / 'Jiya'
- Diljit DosanjhNirvair Grewal
- Anjana SukhaniMeher Grewal
- Rajat KapoorIqbal Grewal
- Danish PandorAfzal
- Vinod NagpalKirpal / 'Pali'
- Banita SandhuKaveri
- Dolly AhluwaliaDadi
- Sanjay SuriJasmer 'Jazz' Grewal
- Kumud MishraBSF Chief Keshav Parmar
Details
- Released
- 12 June 2026
- Original title
- मैं वापस आऊंगा
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Imtiaz Ali, Nayanika Mahtani
- Budget
- $7.3M
- Box office
- $9.3M
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How long is Main Vaapas Aaunga?
Main Vaapas Aaunga runs 167 minutes (2h 47m).
Does Main Vaapas Aaunga have a post-credits scene?
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Main Vaapas Aaunga parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Main Vaapas Aaunga is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Main Vaapas Aaunga on?
Main Vaapas Aaunga is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Main Vaapas Aaunga?
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Who directed Main Vaapas Aaunga?
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) was directed by Imtiaz Ali and stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari.