Anurag Kashyap Gives Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga a Big Shoutout, Calls It a ‘Heartbreaking Crime Drama’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap praised Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial, Main Vaapas Aaungain a heartfelt Instagram post. Appreciating the film and its team, he encouraged audiences to watch it in theatres and support the project. Adding a personal touch to his message, Anurag affectionately called Imtiaz Ali “Muttonkhor” while celebrating his storytelling abilities. He also acknowledged the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in bringing the film to the screen. Anurag’s enthusiastic endorsement has further sparked curiosity and increased excitement among moviegoers eager to experience Main Vaapas Aaunga on the big screen.

Anurag Kashyap Gives a Shoutout to Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga

On Tuesday, Anurag posted Imtiaz’s black-and-white photo on Instagram and accompanied it with a heartfelt note. “The fresh brand new @imtiazaliofficial. After his first film CHAMKILA, his sophomore film MAIN VAPAS AAOONGA is running in cinemas. Go watch it, and I love you Muttonkhor ❤️. Keep inspiring and breaking our hearts.”

He also praised the film’s creative team and jokingly urged Imtiaz to stop collaborating with his favourite artists. Sharing his thoughts, he wrote: “Aur mere humdumon ko chori karna band karo, humein bhi kaam karna hai (And stop stealing all my favourite collaborators, yaar. The rest of us have films to make too). Kudos to your partners in this heartbreaking crime @sylvesterfonseca @artb @purplehaze.png @arrahman @irshadkamilofficial #nayanikamahtani @dhiman.karmakar @sumanroymahapatra #shibashishsarkar.”

Fans praised Anurag for backing Imtiaz Ali and the film, with one user commenting online recently. “Need all the filmmakers to promote MVA just like you.” Another wrote, “That Muttonkhor was personal.” A third added, “The film is awesome.”

Earlier, Anurag Kashyap criticised the preference given to Obsession in cinema schedules, saying locally made films were struggling to obtain favourable show timings. He wrote: “I totally understand that everyone wants to see OBSESSION, but it can still run longer with lesser shows. If we don’t prioritise our own films with better showcasing then I don’t understand how we will grow. Last week it was with BANDAR, this week with MAIN VAPAS AAUNGA, SING GHEETAM and GOVERNER. We have one morning show of MVA and maybe another in some cinemas, and the same with GOVERNER and no show of SING GHEETAM in Bengaluru, while OBSESSION is in 6-7 shows.”

About Main Vaapas Aaunga

Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, Main Vaapas Aaunga is a romantic drama featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Banita Sandhu in pivotal roles. The story follows 95-year-old Ishar Singh Grewal, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who suffers a stroke while attempting to reach Sargodha in Pakistan. As his memories gradually begin to slip away, his grandson Nirvair, portrayed by Diljit Dosanjh, returns from England to stay beside him.

Moving between moments of clarity and confusion, Ishar revisits fragments of his life before Partition. Through these fading recollections, Nirvair uncovers secrets and truths buried for decades. At the centre of the narrative lies a poignant question: what unresolved pain is stopping Ishar from finding peace during the final chapter of his life? Released on June 12, the film has earned over ₹6 crore at the box office so far. Interestingly, it witnessed growth on its first Monday, collecting more than its opening-day earnings and showing positive momentum among audiences.