Main Vaapas Aaunga Film Review And Rating: Is Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ the most emotional film of the year? Has Naseeruddin Shah given a memorable performance of his career? Do Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari win hearts? Will the Partition story make you cry? Know the story, performance, music, direction and rating of the film.
There is no dearth of films made on Partition, but ‘I Will Be Back’ tries to look at the subject from the perspective of human emotions rather than political debate. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film tells the story of memories, separation, relationships and the desire to return home. Starring actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari and Vedang Raina, this film slowly enters the heart. This is not a fast-paced drama, but an emotional journey, which takes the audience between past and present and confronts many questions.
What is the story of ‘I will be back’?
The story of the film begins with the tragedy of the partition of 1947 and reaches the present day. Ishar Singh Grewal (Naseeruddin Shah) has spent his entire life in India, but his heart is still stuck in the house he left during Partition. His grandson Nirvair (Diljit Dosanjh) initially finds all this to be an old man’s emotional insistence. But as he understands his grandfather’s past, the story reveals many layers of memories, pain, love and separation.
Performance of the star cast of ‘I will return’
Naseeruddin Shah is the soul of this film. His acting is so natural and effective that in many scenes he seems to dominate the entire film. The pain visible in their eyes and their yearning to return home reaches straight to the heart. Diljit Dosanjh also does a fantastic job. He emerges as a strong emotional bridge between the new generation and the old generation. Sharvari is a pleasant surprise of the film. Her acting in the character of Jiya/Afsana is sensitive and impressive. Vedang Raina also impresses and proves that he has the power to race for a long time. The entire supporting cast including Banita Sandhu, Manish Choudhary, Rajat Kapoor, Kumud Mishra, Danish Pandor and Anjana Sukhani strengthens the story.
Imtiaz Ali’s direction in ‘I will come back’
Imtiaz Ali’s direction is one of the biggest strengths of this film. He did not try to make the story overly sentimental or melodramatic. The simplicity of the film becomes its beauty. There are many scenes where despite less dialogues, the emotions reach the audience deeply. The director has presented memories, separation and the desire to return home very maturely.
How is the music of ‘I will come back’?
The music of the film acts as an emotional extension of the story. The songs do not seem forced at all, rather they work to take the story forward. The background score makes many scenes more effective. Some tunes remain remembered long after the movie is over.
How is the film on the technical front?
Technically the film looks strong. The editing seamlessly blends the two different time periods and keeps the pacing of the story balanced. Cinematography is the big USP of the film. Many frames have postcard-like beauty. The camera work succeeds in evoking emotions. The production design and visual tone also make the atmosphere of the story believable.
Why watch ‘I’ll Be Back’?
If you like emotional and content based films, if you are interested in human stories of Partition, are a fan of Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh’s powerful performances and are a fan of Imtiaz Ali’s direction, then this film is for you. Don’t go to watch this film expecting a fast-paced masala entertainer and craving action and big commercial moments. This film is 4 out of 5 stars from our side.