Preity Zinta‘s portrayal of Hameeda in Rajkumar Santoshi‘s ‘Batwara 1947’ turned out to be a profoundly personal experience for her. As she embodied a woman determined to protect her family through the chaos of the Partition, Zinta found herself tapping into her own life as a wife and mother, an experience she credits with transforming…
Imtiaz Ali‘s period coming-of-age drama ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has earned widespread acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of the Partition and the possibility of reconciliation. At the heart of the story is 95-year-old Ishwar (Naseeruddin Shah), who wishes to revisit his hometown of Sargodha in present-day Pakistan, a decision that leaves his family, especially his grandson…
Imtiaz Ali reflects on Chandigarh screenings of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, sharing how real Partition stories inspired the film over books like Freedom at Midnight. He discusses home, Punjab, patriotism, and cinema’s lasting power over instant success. He also touches on Amar Singh Chamkila, Laila Majnu, and upcoming Heer Ranjha with brother Sajid Ali. Imtiaz Ali…
Sanjay Suri, who plays Jasmer in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, opened up about his deep personal connect with the film. Having lost his father during the Kashmir militancy in 1990, Suri said the film’s themes of displacement, grief and loss of home resonated with his own family’s lived history. Imtiaz Ali‘s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’…