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Main Vaapas Aaunga

2026-06-18T06:43:38Z

2001:67C:2628:647:32:804:0:A5: Submitting draft for review

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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Imtiaz Ali}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Main Vaapas Aaunga Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]
| writer = Imtiaz Ali Nayanika Mahtani
| producer = {{ubl|[[Sameer Nair]]|Deepak Segal|Mohit Choudhary|Shibhasish Sarkar}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]]
* [[Vedang Raina]]
* [[Sharvari]]
* [[Banita Sandhu]]
* [[Danish Pandor]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Sylvester Fonseca
| editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| studio = [[Applause Entertainment]] Birla Studios Window Seat Films
| distributor = Birla Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2026|6|12}}
| runtime = 167 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2026 |title=''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/main-vaapas-aaunga-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmtezmtu5 |access-date=8 June 2026 |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = ₹70 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-estimate-budget-sharvari-wagh-vedang-raina-movie-3818179.html |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: 70 करोड़ में बनी मैं वापस आऊंगा पहले दिन कितना कमाएगी, क्या टूटेगा शरवरी वाघ की इन 2 फिल्मों का रिकॉर्ड? |author=Puneet Upadhyay |website=TV9 Hindi |date=2026-06-12 |access-date=2026-06-12}}</ref>
| gross = ₹22.82 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Main Vaapas Aaunga box-office collection | website = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | url =https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-vaapas-aaunga/box-office/| date = 12 June 2026 | access-date = 13 June 2026 | language = en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Main Vaapas Aaunga''''' ({{translation|I Will Return}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[Romance film#Romantic drama|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. The film stars [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit film is about love in the time of Partition |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-hint-at-love-story-shaped-by-partition-2881422-2026-03-13 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] began in August 2025 and ended in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next film gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jan/29/imtiaz-alis-next-film-gets-a-release-date |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 12 June 2026 and received mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=2026-06-12 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 1: Imtiaz Ali film does not beat Love Aaj Kal 2 opening; collects ₹1.15 cr |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-collection-day-1-imtiaz-ali-film-does-not-beat-love-aaj-kal-2-opening-collects-91-lakh-101781277181831.html |access-date=2026-06-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-13 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit Dosanjh tells dreamy love story interrupted by Partition; fans get Love Aaj Kal vibes |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-dreamy-love-story-partition-love-aaj-kal-imtiaz-ali-vedang-raina-sharvari-101773388591776.html |access-date=2026-06-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-16 |title=Anurag Kashyap tells his fans to go watch Main Wapas Aunga by Imtiaz Ali|url=https://theprint.in/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-main-wapas-aunga-imtiaz-ali/2961184/ |access-date=2026-06-16 |website=The Print|language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ishar Singh Grewal, played by Shah, is on his deathbed remembering the events of and before partition. Shah's younger self is played by Vedang Raina. Nirvair, Ishar's grandson, attempts to make sense of his grandfather's words and learns about the [[partition of Punjab]] through the process. Eventually, he realizes that Ishar loved a girl named Afsana/Jiya.

== Cast ==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Nirvair Grewal
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Ishar Singh Grewal
** [[Vedang Raina]] as Young Ishar/Keenu
* [[Sharvari]] as Jiya / Afsana
* [[Banita Sandhu]] as Kaveri<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2025 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Banita Sandhu To Star Opposite Diljit Dosanjh In Imtiaz Ali's Partition Drama: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/banita-sandhu-to-star-opposite-diljit-dosanjh-in-imtiaz-alis-partition-drama-report-ws-l-9571529.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Danish Pandor]] as Afzal
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as BSF Chief
* [[Rajat Kapoor]] as Iqbal Grewal
* [[Sanjay Suri]] as Jasmer Grewal
* Jaipreet Singh as Angad
* [[Dolly Ahluwalia]] as Keenu's grandmother
* [[Vinod Nagpal]] as Kitpal
* [[Manish Chaudhary]] as Muzaffar Ahmedzai
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Anjana Grewal
* Rasika Agashe as Protima
* [[Mashhoor Amrohi]] as Sarfaraz Rahman
* [[Nikhat Khan]] as Rumana Ahmedzai
* [[Sahil Mehta]] as Adil

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced in June 2025, with [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]] joining the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali announces new film with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/imtiaz-ali-announces-new-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-naseeruddin-shah-vedang-raina-sharvari20250614172554 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Teaser: Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari And Vedang Raina's Dreamy Tale Of Love And Longing |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-and-vedang-rainas-dreamy-tale-of-love-and-longing-11209910 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It marks the second collaboration between director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] and Diljit Dosanjh after [[Amar Singh Chamkila (film)|''Amar Singh Chamkila'']] (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's Next Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Gets Release Date |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/imtiaz-alis-next-starring-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari-sets-release-date |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] for the film commenced in [[Punjab]] in October 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali begins shooting for the second schedule of his next with Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/news/2025/Oct/10/imtiaz-ali-begins-shooting-for-the-second-schedule-of-his-next-with-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh join for a new love story; shoot begins in Punjab|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/imtiaz-ali-and-diljit-dosanjh-join-for-a-new-love-story-shoot-begins-in-punjab/articleshow/124452158.cms |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie

| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[A.R. Rahman]]
| released = 11 June 2026
| recorded = 2025–2026
| length = {{Duration|m=33|s=33}}
| language = Hindi
| label = Tips Music
| prev_title = [[Gandhi Talks]]
| prev_year = 2026
| next_title = [[Batwara 1947]]
| next_year = 2026
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|DHtUTv8cUXI&pp|Main Vaapas Aaunga – Full Album}}
}}
}}

The film's music is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Diljit Dosanjh's new partition-era love story from director Imtiaz Ali gets a title: Watch teaser |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/03/13/diljit-dosanjhs-new-partition-era-love-story-from-director-imtiaz-ali-gets-a-title-watch-teaser.html |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> The first single titled "Kya Kamaal Hai", was released on 17 April 2026. The second single "Maskara" was released on 5 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2026 |title='Maskara' from Main Vaapas Aaunga is a peppy, playful yet heartfelt love song |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/May/05/maskara-from-main-vaapas-aaunga-is-a-peppy-playful-yet-heartfelt-love-song |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=5 May 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 33:33

| title1 = Kya Kamaal Hai
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
| length1 = 4:59

| title2 = Maskara
| extra2 = Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar, [[Vedang Raina]]
| length2 = 3:53

| title3 = Ishq Mastana
| extra3 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], Nargis, Pooja Tiwari
| length3 = 4:34

| title4 = Vo Nahin
| extra4 = [[Adithya RK]], Armaan Khan, Sameer Khan
| length4 = 4:47

| title5 = Dheere Dheere
| extra5 = Faheem Abdullah, [[Shilpa Rao]], Antara Nandy, Heer
| length5 = 4:11

| title6 = Tere Paas Main - Female Version
| extra6 = Deepali Sahay
| length6 = 4:04

| title7 = Tere Paas Main - Male Version
| extra7 = Vipin Aneja
| length7 = 2:48

| title8 = Dariya
| extra8 = Armaan Khan
| length8 = 4:17

}}

== Marketing ==
On 13 March 2026, four first-look posters were unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reveals poster of Diljit Dosanjh-Starrer ahead of teaser launch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-imtiaz-ali-reveals-poster-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-ahead-teaser-launch/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

On 7 June 2026, [[A.R Rahman]], Nilanjana Ghosh, [[Vedang Raina]], [[Mohit Chauhan]], and Pooja Tiwari performed live at [[Attari–Wagah border ceremony]] in Attari, Amritsar. Imtiaz Ali who was also present there along with cast and crew of the film, said, "I am privileged to be a part of this troupe, and it is magical that this event is around Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that originates from the making of the border during the Partition of 1947. Not only homes and lives were lost, but hearts were broken as well. We bring a message of love because, ultimately, only love sustains us."<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-makes-history-at-attari-border-as-a-r-rahman-performs-imtiaz-ali-hails-solidarity-and-love-watch-101780891159599.html</ref>

== Release ==
''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' was released on 12 June 2026. It was earlier planned to release in April 2026, coinciding with [[Baisakhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2026 |last=Krishnan |first=Achu |title=Imtiaz Ali's next love story to release on Baisakhi 2026 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/imtiaz-ali-s-next-love-story-to-release-on-baisakhi-2026-1749892185935 |website=[[WION]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hindu |first=The |date=2026-01-29 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next feature with Diljit Dosanjh gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/imtiaz-alis-next-feature-with-diljit-dosanjh-gets-new-release-date/article70564985.ece |access-date=2026-06-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Reception ==
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described the film as "an astounding take on Partition trauma". She particularly praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance, calling it "superbly-judged".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga movie review: Diljit Dosanjh film an astounding take on Partition trauma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-diljit-dosanjh-partition-trauma-vedang-raina-sharvari-imtiaz-ali-film-10734466/ |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Aishani of ''[[Outlook India]]'' reviewed the film and gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah anchor a moving story of memory, migration and longing. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh Shine in Imtiaz Ali’s Partition Story |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-finds-the-human-cost-of-partition-in-a-story-about-home |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' described the movie as "an evocative exploration of memory, loss and longing, praising Imtiaz Ali's storytelling and the performances of Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=2026-06-11 |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ movie review: Imtiaz Ali’s love story for the ages |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-diljit-dosanjh/article71088701.ece |access-date=2026-06-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rishabh Suri praised the film as emotional resonance and described it as "a film that transforms memory and longing into compelling cinema".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah turn memory and longing into cinema that can't be missed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-turn-memory-and-longing-into-cinema-that-cant-be-missed-101781155014324.html |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised its performances and emotional storytelling, while noting that the film successfully captures "the pain and human consequences of partition".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie Review: This poetic and deeply emotional tale of unfinished love leaves a lingering ache |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/main-vaapas-aaunga/amp_movie_review/131650169.cms |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[NDTV]]'', Saeed Naqvi gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Naseeruddin Shah delivers a "masterclass" performance in a heartbreaking narrative.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Titan Naseeruddin Shah Delivers A Masterclass In Imtiaz Ali's Heartbreaking Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-titan-naseeruddin-shah-delivers-a-masterclass-in-imtiaz-alis-heartbreaking-film-3-5-stars-11621703}}</ref>

Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' calls it "a partition-era story worth falling for." <ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ Movie Review: Imtiaz Ali Returns With A Euphoric Ode to Humanity|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-returns-with-a-euphoric-ode-to-humanity-2|website=The Hollywood Reporter India|date=12 June 2026}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' writes in her review that "The film boldly confronts the severe psychological repression that followed Partition. However, ''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' sticks to the conventional portrayal as Muslims as the aggressors in communal riots."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=2026-06-11 |title=Review: In ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, to love is to remember and to remember is to love|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1093401/review-in-main-vaapas-aaunga-to-love-is-to-remember-and-to-remember-is-to-love#:~:text=For%20quite%20a%20while%2C%20Main,winded%20scenes%20and%20abrupt%20jumps. |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Scroll.in|language=en}}</ref>

Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'', rated it 2 out of 5 stars and described the film as Ali's weakest film, writing, "the film reaches for grief and belonging, but its pacing and politics blunt the impact."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Diljit Dosanjh leads Imtiaz Ali's weakest film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-the-weakest-imtiaz-ali-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-vedang-raina-2925141-2026-06-11 |access-date=2026-06-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt37333137}}
* {{BH movie|main-vaapas-aaunga}}

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{{A. R. Rahman}}

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Main Vaapas Aaunga

2026-06-18T06:43:23Z

2001:67C:2628:647:32:804:0:A5: Main Vaapas Aaunga

{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Imtiaz Ali}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Main Vaapas Aaunga Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]
| writer = Imtiaz Ali Nayanika Mahtani
| producer = {{ubl|[[Sameer Nair]]|Deepak Segal|Mohit Choudhary|Shibhasish Sarkar}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]]
* [[Vedang Raina]]
* [[Sharvari]]
* [[Banita Sandhu]]
* [[Danish Pandor]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Sylvester Fonseca
| editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| studio = [[Applause Entertainment]] Birla Studios Window Seat Films
| distributor = Birla Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2026|6|12}}
| runtime = 167 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2026 |title=''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/main-vaapas-aaunga-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmtezmtu5 |access-date=8 June 2026 |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = ₹70 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-estimate-budget-sharvari-wagh-vedang-raina-movie-3818179.html |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: 70 करोड़ में बनी मैं वापस आऊंगा पहले दिन कितना कमाएगी, क्या टूटेगा शरवरी वाघ की इन 2 फिल्मों का रिकॉर्ड? |author=Puneet Upadhyay |website=TV9 Hindi |date=2026-06-12 |access-date=2026-06-12}}</ref>
| gross = ₹22.82 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Main Vaapas Aaunga box-office collection | website = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | url =https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-vaapas-aaunga/box-office/| date = 12 June 2026 | access-date = 13 June 2026 | language = en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Main Vaapas Aaunga''''' ({{translation|I Will Return}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[Romance film#Romantic drama|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. The film stars [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |last=Arya |first=Prachi |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit film is about love in the time of Partition |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-hint-at-love-story-shaped-by-partition-2881422-2026-03-13 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] began in August 2025 and ended in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next film gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Jan/29/imtiaz-alis-next-film-gets-a-release-date |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 12 June 2026 and received mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=2026-06-12 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 1: Imtiaz Ali film does not beat Love Aaj Kal 2 opening; collects ₹1.15 cr |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-box-office-collection-day-1-imtiaz-ali-film-does-not-beat-love-aaj-kal-2-opening-collects-91-lakh-101781277181831.html |access-date=2026-06-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-13 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga teaser: Diljit Dosanjh tells dreamy love story interrupted by Partition; fans get Love Aaj Kal vibes |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-dreamy-love-story-partition-love-aaj-kal-imtiaz-ali-vedang-raina-sharvari-101773388591776.html |access-date=2026-06-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=2026-03-16 |title=Anurag Kashyap tells his fans to go watch Main Wapas Aunga by Imtiaz Ali|url=https://theprint.in/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-main-wapas-aunga-imtiaz-ali/2961184/ |access-date=2026-06-16 |website=The Print|language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ishar Singh Grewal, played by Shah, is on his deathbed remembering the events of and before partition. Shah's younger self is played by Vedang Raina. Nirvair, Ishar's grandson, attempts to make sense of his grandfather's words and learns about the [[partition of Punjab]] through the process. Eventually, he realizes that Ishar loved a girl named Afsana/Jiya.

== Cast ==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Nirvair Grewal
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Ishar Singh Grewal
** [[Vedang Raina]] as Young Ishar/Keenu
* [[Sharvari]] as Jiya / Afsana
* [[Banita Sandhu]] as Kaveri<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2025 |last=Anand |first=Akriti |title=Banita Sandhu To Star Opposite Diljit Dosanjh In Imtiaz Ali's Partition Drama: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/banita-sandhu-to-star-opposite-diljit-dosanjh-in-imtiaz-alis-partition-drama-report-ws-l-9571529.html |website=[[News18 India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>
* [[Danish Pandor]] as Afzal
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as BSF Chief
* [[Rajat Kapoor]] as Iqbal Grewal
* [[Sanjay Suri]] as Jasmer Grewal
* Jaipreet Singh as Angad
* [[Dolly Ahluwalia]] as Keenu's grandmother
* [[Vinod Nagpal]] as Kitpal
* [[Manish Chaudhary]] as Muzaffar Ahmedzai
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Anjana Grewal
* Rasika Agashe as Protima
* [[Mashhoor Amrohi]] as Sarfaraz Rahman
* [[Nikhat Khan]] as Rumana Ahmedzai
* [[Sahil Mehta]] as Adil

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced in June 2025, with [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Vedang Raina]], [[Sharvari]], and [[Banita Sandhu]] joining the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali announces new film with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/out-of-box/imtiaz-ali-announces-new-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-naseeruddin-shah-vedang-raina-sharvari20250614172554 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Teaser: Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari And Vedang Raina's Dreamy Tale Of Love And Longing |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-teaser-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-and-vedang-rainas-dreamy-tale-of-love-and-longing-11209910 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> It marks the second collaboration between director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] and Diljit Dosanjh after [[Amar Singh Chamkila (film)|''Amar Singh Chamkila'']] (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=Imtiaz Ali's Next Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Gets Release Date |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/imtiaz-alis-next-starring-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari-sets-release-date |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] for the film commenced in [[Punjab]] in October 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali begins shooting for the second schedule of his next with Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/news/2025/Oct/10/imtiaz-ali-begins-shooting-for-the-second-schedule-of-his-next-with-diljit-dosanjh-vedang-raina-and-sharvari |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=10 October 2025 |title=Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh join for a new love story; shoot begins in Punjab|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/imtiaz-ali-and-diljit-dosanjh-join-for-a-new-love-story-shoot-begins-in-punjab/articleshow/124452158.cms |access-date=14 March 2026 |work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie

| type = soundtrack
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| released = 11 June 2026
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| language = Hindi
| label = Tips Music
| prev_title = [[Gandhi Talks]]
| prev_year = 2026
| next_title = [[Batwara 1947]]
| next_year = 2026
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The film's music is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Diljit Dosanjh's new partition-era love story from director Imtiaz Ali gets a title: Watch teaser |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/03/13/diljit-dosanjhs-new-partition-era-love-story-from-director-imtiaz-ali-gets-a-title-watch-teaser.html |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> The first single titled "Kya Kamaal Hai", was released on 17 April 2026. The second single "Maskara" was released on 5 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2026 |title='Maskara' from Main Vaapas Aaunga is a peppy, playful yet heartfelt love song |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/May/05/maskara-from-main-vaapas-aaunga-is-a-peppy-playful-yet-heartfelt-love-song |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=5 May 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
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| total_length = 33:33

| title1 = Kya Kamaal Hai
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
| length1 = 4:59

| title2 = Maskara
| extra2 = Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar, [[Vedang Raina]]
| length2 = 3:53

| title3 = Ishq Mastana
| extra3 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], Nargis, Pooja Tiwari
| length3 = 4:34

| title4 = Vo Nahin
| extra4 = [[Adithya RK]], Armaan Khan, Sameer Khan
| length4 = 4:47

| title5 = Dheere Dheere
| extra5 = Faheem Abdullah, [[Shilpa Rao]], Antara Nandy, Heer
| length5 = 4:11

| title6 = Tere Paas Main - Female Version
| extra6 = Deepali Sahay
| length6 = 4:04

| title7 = Tere Paas Main - Male Version
| extra7 = Vipin Aneja
| length7 = 2:48

| title8 = Dariya
| extra8 = Armaan Khan
| length8 = 4:17

}}

== Marketing ==
On 13 March 2026, four first-look posters were unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reveals poster of Diljit Dosanjh-Starrer ahead of teaser launch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-imtiaz-ali-reveals-poster-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-ahead-teaser-launch/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

On 7 June 2026, [[A.R Rahman]], Nilanjana Ghosh, [[Vedang Raina]], [[Mohit Chauhan]], and Pooja Tiwari performed live at [[Attari–Wagah border ceremony]] in Attari, Amritsar. Imtiaz Ali who was also present there along with cast and crew of the film, said, "I am privileged to be a part of this troupe, and it is magical that this event is around Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that originates from the making of the border during the Partition of 1947. Not only homes and lives were lost, but hearts were broken as well. We bring a message of love because, ultimately, only love sustains us."<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-makes-history-at-attari-border-as-a-r-rahman-performs-imtiaz-ali-hails-solidarity-and-love-watch-101780891159599.html</ref>

== Release ==
''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' was released on 12 June 2026. It was earlier planned to release in April 2026, coinciding with [[Baisakhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2026 |last=Krishnan |first=Achu |title=Imtiaz Ali's next love story to release on Baisakhi 2026 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/imtiaz-ali-s-next-love-story-to-release-on-baisakhi-2026-1749892185935 |website=[[WION]] |access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hindu |first=The |date=2026-01-29 |title=Imtiaz Ali's next feature with Diljit Dosanjh gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/imtiaz-alis-next-feature-with-diljit-dosanjh-gets-new-release-date/article70564985.ece |access-date=2026-06-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Reception ==
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described the film as "an astounding take on Partition trauma". She particularly praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance, calling it "superbly-judged".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga movie review: Diljit Dosanjh film an astounding take on Partition trauma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-diljit-dosanjh-partition-trauma-vedang-raina-sharvari-imtiaz-ali-film-10734466/ |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Aishani of ''[[Outlook India]]'' reviewed the film and gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah anchor a moving story of memory, migration and longing. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh Shine in Imtiaz Ali’s Partition Story |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/movie-review/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-finds-the-human-cost-of-partition-in-a-story-about-home |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' described the movie as "an evocative exploration of memory, loss and longing, praising Imtiaz Ali's storytelling and the performances of Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=2026-06-11 |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ movie review: Imtiaz Ali’s love story for the ages |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-diljit-dosanjh/article71088701.ece |access-date=2026-06-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rishabh Suri praised the film as emotional resonance and described it as "a film that transforms memory and longing into compelling cinema".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah turn memory and longing into cinema that can't be missed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-imtiaz-ali-naseeruddin-shah-turn-memory-and-longing-into-cinema-that-cant-be-missed-101781155014324.html |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised its performances and emotional storytelling, while noting that the film successfully captures "the pain and human consequences of partition".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie Review: This poetic and deeply emotional tale of unfinished love leaves a lingering ache |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/main-vaapas-aaunga/amp_movie_review/131650169.cms |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Reviewing for ''[[NDTV]]'', Saeed Naqvi gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that Naseeruddin Shah delivers a "masterclass" performance in a heartbreaking narrative.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga Review: Titan Naseeruddin Shah Delivers A Masterclass In Imtiaz Ali's Heartbreaking Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-titan-naseeruddin-shah-delivers-a-masterclass-in-imtiaz-alis-heartbreaking-film-3-5-stars-11621703}}</ref>

Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' calls it "a partition-era story worth falling for." <ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ Movie Review: Imtiaz Ali Returns With A Euphoric Ode to Humanity|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/main-vaapas-aaunga-movie-review-imtiaz-ali-returns-with-a-euphoric-ode-to-humanity-2|website=The Hollywood Reporter India|date=12 June 2026}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' writes in her review that "The film boldly confronts the severe psychological repression that followed Partition. However, ''Main Vaapas Aaunga'' sticks to the conventional portrayal as Muslims as the aggressors in communal riots."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=2026-06-11 |title=Review: In ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, to love is to remember and to remember is to love|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1093401/review-in-main-vaapas-aaunga-to-love-is-to-remember-and-to-remember-is-to-love#:~:text=For%20quite%20a%20while%2C%20Main,winded%20scenes%20and%20abrupt%20jumps. |access-date=2026-06-11 |website=Scroll.in|language=en}}</ref>

Vineeta Kumar of ''[[India Today]]'', rated it 2 out of 5 stars and described the film as Ali's weakest film, writing, "the film reaches for grief and belonging, but its pacing and politics blunt the impact."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=2026-06-11 |title=Main Vaapas Aaunga review: Diljit Dosanjh leads Imtiaz Ali's weakest film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/main-vaapas-aaunga-review-the-weakest-imtiaz-ali-film-with-diljit-dosanjh-sharvari-vedang-raina-2925141-2026-06-11 |access-date=2026-06-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt37333137}}
* {{BH movie|main-vaapas-aaunga}}

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'''Main Vaapas Aaunga''' is a 2026 India Hindi-language.

It was directed by Imtiaz Ali.

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S. S. Subbayya

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| name = Rev. S. S. Subbayya
| native_name = సరెళ్ళ సమూయేలు సుబ్బయ్య
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[[File:SS Grave.png|thumb|Grave of Rev. S. S. Subbayya, Dornakal Cathedral compound]]

'''Sarella Samooyelu Subbaiah''' (Telugu: సరెళ్ళ సమూయేలు సుబ్బయ్య; died 13 September 1944), known in diocesan records as '''Rev. S. S. Subbayya''', was an [[Anglican]] priest who served in the [[Diocese of Dornakal]] in what is now Andhra Pradesh. He was ordained deacon in 1923 and appointed Archdeacon of Dornakal in 1930 — believed to be the first Indian clergyman to hold that office<ref name="bromley">Bromley, E. B. (1937). ''They Were Men Sent from God: A Centenary Record (1836–1936)''. Bangalore: Scripture Literature Press.</ref>{{rp|217}} — serving under Bishop [[V. S. Azariah]] until his death in 1944.<ref name="crockfords1941">''Crockford's Clerical Directory'', 1941 edition (London: Oxford University Press), s.v. "Subbayya, S. S."</ref><ref name="harper2000">Harper, Susan Billington (2000). ''In the Shadow of the Mahatma: Bishop V. S. Azariah and the Travails of Christianity in British India''. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, pp. 130–135. {{ISBN|0-8028-3874-X}}</ref> His birth date and early family background have not been established from the sources.

== Early life ==

Subbayya's early life is poorly documented. Basil Mathews records that as a young man he attended evangelistic meetings held by [[V. S. Azariah]] and the American YMCA figure [[Sherwood Eddy]], without specifying when or where.<ref name="mathews1938">Mathews, Basil (1938). ''The Church Takes Root in India''. New York: Friendship Press, p. 198.</ref> The [[Diocese of Dornakal]] had been constituted in December 1912, taking in mission territories previously run by the [[Church Missionary Society]] and the [[Society for the Propagation of the Gospel]].<ref name="frykenberg2008">Frykenberg, Robert Eric (2008). ''Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present''. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 430–435. {{ISBN|978-0-19-826377-7}}</ref> Azariah, its first bishop, brought Indian clergy into senior roles throughout the interwar period.<ref name="harper2000"/> He was ordained deacon in 1923 and priest in 1924.<ref name="crockfords1941"/>

== Ministry ==

=== Diocesan Missioner ===

Subbayya was appointed Diocesan Missioner in 1925, coordinating clergy, catechists and teachers across the rural Godavari districts.<ref name="crockfords1941"/><ref name="bromley"/>{{rp|220}} Eyre Chatterton's 1924 survey of Anglican mission work in India notes social programmes in the area, including lace-making schemes for women.<ref name="chatterton1924">Chatterton, Eyre (1924). ''A History of the Church of England in India since the Early Days of the East India Company''. London: SPCK, ch. XXV.</ref>

=== Archdeacon of Dornakal ===

In 1930 Subbayya was appointed Archdeacon of Dornakal, a post he held until his death in 1944.<ref name="crockfords1941"/><ref name="bromley"/>{{rp|217}} Harper (2000) discusses the appointment in the context of Azariah's policy of appointing Indian clergy to senior diocesan positions.<ref name="harper2000"/>

== Writings ==

In 1937 Subbayya published ''History of Dummagudem'' (Dornakal: Mission Press), recording the growth of Christian mission in that region.<ref name="subbayya1937">Subbayya, S. S. (1937). ''History of Dummagudem''. Dornakal: Mission Press.</ref> He also composed Telugu Christian hymns drawing on ''pada'' and ''keertana'' poetic forms; Mathews (1938) names one, "Sarva Dēśamu Lārā" (సర్వ దేశము లారా).<ref name="mathews1938"/> Mathews also records that he wrote dramatic works for evangelistic use, including plays on the prophet Amos and the Queen of Sheba, and compiled a manual in Telugu for village preachers.<ref name="mathews1938"/>

== Death ==

Subbayya died on 13 September 1944 at Dornakal and was buried in the [[Dornakal Cathedral]] compound.<ref name="crockfords1941"/> The inscription on his gravestone reads: "poet, singer, dramatist, preacher and teacher who used his gifts to the full in the service of Christ and of his church."{{efn|Gravestone inscription, Dornakal Cathedral compound, Telangana. Photograph on Wikimedia Commons.}}

== Works ==

* ''History of Dummagudem''. Dornakal: Mission Press, 1937.<ref name="subbayya1937"/>
* Telugu Christian hymns including "Sarva Dēśamu Lārā".<ref name="mathews1938"/>
* Dramatic works on Amos and the Queen of Sheba.<ref name="mathews1938"/>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== Further reading ==

* Bromley, E. B. (1937). ''They Were Men Sent from God: A Centenary Record (1836–1936)''. Bangalore: Scripture Literature Press.
* Frykenberg, Robert Eric (2008). ''Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present''. Oxford: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|978-0-19-826377-7}}
* Harper, Susan Billington (2000). ''In the Shadow of the Mahatma: Bishop V. S. Azariah and the Travails of Christianity in British India''. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. {{ISBN|0-8028-3874-X}}

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S. S. Subbayya

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| image = Rev. S. S. Subbayya, Archdeacon of Dornakal (1923–1944).png
| caption = Rev. S. S. Subbayya, Archdeacon of Dornakal (1930–1944)
| death_date = {{death date|1944|9|13|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Dornakal]], [[Hyderabad State]], [[British India]]
| church = [[Anglican Communion]]
| occupation = Archdeacon; Diocesan Missioner
| ordination = Deacon: 1923; Priest: 1924
| appointed = Diocesan Missioner: 1925; Archdeacon: 1930
| title = Archdeacon of Dornakal
| diocese = [[Diocese of Dornakal]]
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[[File:SS Grave.png|thumb|Grave of Rev. S. S. Subbayya, Dornakal Cathedral compound]]

'''Sarella Samooyelu Subbaiah''' (Telugu: సరెళ్ళ సమూయేలు సుబ్బయ్య; died 13 September 1944), known in diocesan records as '''Rev. S. S. Subbayya''', was an [[Anglican]] priest who served in the [[Diocese of Dornakal]] in what is now Andhra Pradesh. He was ordained deacon in 1923 and appointed Archdeacon of Dornakal in 1930 — believed to be the first Indian clergyman to hold that office<ref name="bromley">Bromley, E. B. (1937). ''They Were Men Sent from God: A Centenary Record (1836–1936)''. Bangalore: Scripture Literature Press.</ref>{{rp|217}} — serving under Bishop [[V. S. Azariah]] until his death in 1944.<ref name="crockfords1941">''Crockford's Clerical Directory'', 1941 edition (London: Oxford University Press), s.v. "Subbayya, S. S."</ref><ref name="harper2000">Harper, Susan Billington (2000). ''In the Shadow of the Mahatma: Bishop V. S. Azariah and the Travails of Christianity in British India''. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, pp. 130–135. {{ISBN|0-8028-3874-X}}</ref> His birth date and early family background have not been established from the sources.

== Early life ==

Subbayya's early life is poorly documented. Basil Mathews records that as a young man he attended evangelistic meetings held by [[V. S. Azariah]] and the American YMCA figure [[Sherwood Eddy]], without specifying when or where.<ref name="mathews1938">Mathews, Basil (1938). ''The Church Takes Root in India''. New York: Friendship Press, p. 198.</ref> The [[Diocese of Dornakal]] had been constituted in December 1912, taking in mission territories previously run by the [[Church Missionary Society]] and the [[Society for the Propagation of the Gospel]].<ref name="frykenberg2008">Frykenberg, Robert Eric (2008). ''Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present''. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 430–435. {{ISBN|978-0-19-826377-7}}</ref> Azariah, its first bishop, brought Indian clergy into senior roles throughout the interwar period.<ref name="harper2000"/> He was ordained deacon in 1923 and priest in 1924.<ref name="crockfords1941"/>

== Ministry ==

=== Diocesan Missioner ===

Subbayya was appointed Diocesan Missioner in 1925, coordinating clergy, catechists and teachers across the rural Godavari districts.<ref name="crockfords1941"/><ref name="bromley"/>{{rp|220}} Eyre Chatterton's 1924 survey of Anglican mission work in India notes social programmes in the area, including lace-making schemes for women.<ref name="chatterton1924">Chatterton, Eyre (1924). ''A History of the Church of England in India since the Early Days of the East India Company''. London: SPCK, ch. XXV.</ref>

=== Archdeacon of Dornakal ===

In 1930 Subbayya was appointed Archdeacon of Dornakal, a post he held until his death in 1944.<ref name="crockfords1941"/><ref name="bromley"/>{{rp|217}} Harper (2000) discusses the appointment in the context of Azariah's policy of appointing Indian clergy to senior diocesan positions.<ref name="harper2000"/>

== Writings ==

In 1937 Subbayya published ''History of Dummagudem'' (Dornakal: Mission Press), recording the growth of Christian mission in that region.<ref name="subbayya1937">Subbayya, S. S. (1937). ''History of Dummagudem''. Dornakal: Mission Press.</ref> He also composed Telugu Christian hymns drawing on ''pada'' and ''keertana'' poetic forms; Mathews (1938) names one, "Sarva Dēśamu Lārā" (సర్వ దేశము లారా).<ref name="mathews1938"/> Mathews also records that he wrote dramatic works for evangelistic use, including plays on the prophet Amos and the Queen of Sheba, and compiled a manual in Telugu for village preachers.<ref name="mathews1938"/>

== Death ==

Subbayya died on 13 September 1944 at Dornakal and was buried in the [[Dornakal Cathedral]] compound.<ref name="crockfords1941"/> The inscription on his gravestone reads: "poet, singer, dramatist, preacher and teacher who used his gifts to the full in the service of Christ and of his church."{{efn|Gravestone inscription, Dornakal Cathedral compound, Telangana. Photograph on Wikimedia Commons.}}

== Works ==

* ''History of Dummagudem''. Dornakal: Mission Press, 1937.<ref name="subbayya1937"/>
* Telugu Christian hymns including "Sarva Dēśamu Lārā".<ref name="mathews1938"/>
* Dramatic works on Amos and the Queen of Sheba.<ref name="mathews1938"/>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Further reading ==

* Bromley, E. B. (1937). ''They Were Men Sent from God: A Centenary Record (1836–1936)''. Bangalore: Scripture Literature Press.
* Frykenberg, Robert Eric (2008). ''Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present''. Oxford: Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|978-0-19-826377-7}}
* Harper, Susan Billington (2000). ''In the Shadow of the Mahatma: Bishop V. S. Azariah and the Travails of Christianity in British India''. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. {{ISBN|0-8028-3874-X}}

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Cocktail 2

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{{Infobox film
| name = Cocktail 2
| image = Cocktail 2 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Homi Adajania]]
| story = Luv Ranjan
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Dinesh Vijan]]
* Pramita Vijan
* Luv Ranjan
}}
| writer = {{ubl|[[Luv Ranjan]]|Tarun Jain}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Shahid Kapoor]]
* [[Kriti Sanon]]
* [[Rashmika Mandanna]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran]]
| editing = Akshara Prabhakar
| music = [[Pritam]]
| studio = {{ubl|[[Maddock Films]]|[[Luv Films]]}}
| distributor = Jio Studios
| released = {{Film date|2026|06|19|df=y}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref>{{cite news |title=BREAKING: Cocktail 2 passed with ‘A’ certificate; marks Kriti Sanon’s FIRST adult-rated film and Rashmika Mandanna’s second after Animal|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-cocktail-2-passed-with-a-certificate-marks-kriti-sanons-first-adult-rated-film-and-rashmika-mandannas-second-after-animal/|access-date=14 June 2026 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=14 June 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{estimation}} {{INR|150}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 Budget EXCLUSIVE: Rs. 150 crore landing cost revealed; production at Rs. 95 crore, actor fees at Rs. 35 crore|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/cocktail-2-budget-exclusive-rs-150-crore-landing-cost-revealed-production-at-rs-95-crore-actor-fees-at-rs-35-crore/|access-date=15 June 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 cast fees REVEALED: Shahid Kapoor’s pay cheque is more than Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna combined|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/cocktail-2-cast-fees-revealed-shahid-kapoors-pay-cheque-is-more-than-kriti-sanon-and-rashmika-mandanna-combined/|access-date=15 June 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>
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'''''Cocktail 2''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic comedy drama]] film directed by [[Homi Adajania]], co-written by [[Luv Ranjan]] and Tarun Jain, and produced by [[Dinesh Vijan]], Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under [[Maddock Films]] and [[Luv Films]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2 trailer: Stuck in a 'threesome', Shahid Kapoor needs to pick a bride between Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/cocktail-2-trailer-struck-in-a-threesome-shahid-kapoor-needs-to-pick-a-bride-between-rashmika-mandanna-kriti-sanon-101780389925084-amp.html |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 June 2026 |language=en}}</ref> It is a spiritual sequel to ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' (2012) and stars [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Kriti Sanon]] and [[Rashmika Mandanna]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashmika Mandanna wins hearts with adorable ‘Cocktail 2’ caricature reel; CONFIRMS release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rashmika-mandanna-wins-hearts-with-adorable-cocktail-2-caricature-reel-confirms-release-date/articleshow/130489236.cms |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=24 April 2026}}</ref> in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news |title='Cocktail 2' budget revealed: Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna film costs Rs 150 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cocktail-2-budget-revealed-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-rashmika-mandanna-film-costs-rs-150-crore/amp_articleshow/131501890.cms |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Can 'Cocktail 2' do what 'Deva', 'Jersey', and 'O'Romeo' couldn't for Shahid Kapoor? |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-cocktail-2-bollywood-summer-box-office-clash-2026-toy-story-5-1503595390.html |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Statesman]] |date=18 May 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2025 and concluded in January 2026.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's Cocktail 2 to Go on Floors in August |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kriti-sanon-shahid-kapoor-and-rashmika-mandannas-cocktail-2-to-go-on-floors-in-august-75356.html |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[Filmfare]] |language=en|date=14 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 January 2026 |title=It's a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-conclude-shooting-cocktail-2-homi-adajania-shares-update/ |access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Sicily]], [[Delhi]], and [[Gurugram]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2 Shooting Locations Revealed! 4 Destinations Travellers Can't Miss Out On! |url=https://curlytales.com/india/trending/cocktail-shooting-locations-revealed-destinations-travellers-cant-miss-out-on/ |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=Curly Tales |date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2: Rashmika Mandanna's look revealed as she shoots with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon in Italy for director Homi Adajania's film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/cocktail-2-rashmika-mandannas-look-revealed-as-she-shoots-with-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-in-italy-for-director-homi-adajanias-film-10254660/ |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 September 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

''Cocktail 2'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 19 June 2026.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |title='Cocktail 2': Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon starrer gets release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cocktail-2-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-gets-release-date/article70742521.ece |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=14 March 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite news |title=Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon's posters and release date out |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Mar/14/hindinews2026mar13cocktail-2-first-poster-and-release-date-out |access-date=15 March 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=14 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Shahid Kapoor]] as Kunal
* [[Kriti Sanon]] as Ally
* [[Rashmika Mandanna]] as Diya
* Javed Khan King as King

== Production ==
[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2025 and concluded in January 2026.<ref name=":0" /> Filming took place in [[Sicily]], Italy, in October 2025,<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 October 2025 |title='Cocktail 2': Kriti Sanon wraps up the Sicily shoot of Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna starrer, shares behind-the-scenes highlights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cocktail-2-kriti-sanon-wraps-up-the-sicily-shoot-of-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-shares-behind-the-scenes-highlights/articleshow/124293931.cms |access-date=8 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> followed by a schedule in [[Delhi]] in November 2025, with primary locations including [[Chhatarpur]] and [[Gurgaon]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2025 |title=Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Begin Shooting For Cocktail 2 In Chhatarpur, Gurugram |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-begin-shooting-for-cocktail-2-in-chhatarpur-gurugram-report-ws-l-9675093.html |access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> On 31 January 2026, the filming was completed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 January 2026 |title=It’s a wrap! Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna conclude shooting for Cocktail 2; Homi Adajania shares update|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/wrap-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-conclude-shooting-cocktail-2-homi-adajania-shares-update/|access-date=15 June 2026 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 January 2026 |title=Homi Adajania wraps Cocktail 2 with Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika: Feels special|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/homi-adajania-wraps-cocktail-2-with-shahid-kriti-and-rashmika-feels-special-2860767-2026-01-31|access-date=15 June 2026 |work=India Today}}</ref>

== Music ==
The soundtrack is composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The first single "Jab Talak" was released on 8 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2026 |title=Cocktail 2 Song Jab Talak: Rashmika, Shahid, Kriti Put On Their Dance Shoes To Arijit Singh's Track |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/cocktail-2-song-jab-talak-rashmika-shahid-kriti-put-on-their-dance-shoes-to-arijit-singhs-track-11328027|access-date=8 April 2026 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> The second single titled "Mashooqa", was released on 19 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2026 |title=Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon groove in Cocktail 2’s new track Mashooqa |url=https://telanganatoday.com/shahid-kapoor-and-kriti-sanon-groove-in-cocktail-2s-new-track-mashooqa |website=Telangana Today|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref> The third single titled "Tujhko", was released on 25 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2026 |last=Khan |first=Lubna |title=Cocktail 2 Song Tujhko Out: Arijit Singh–Sunidhi’s Soulful Vocals Elevate Shahid Kapoor-Rashmika’s Chemistry|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/cocktail-2-song-tujhko-out-arijit-singh-sunidhis-soulful-vocals-elevate-shahid-kapoor-rashmikas-chemistry-ws-l-10110525.html |website=News18|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref> The fourth single titled "Vallah", was released on 9 June 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2026 |last=Shree |first=Aakanksha |title=Cocktail 2 Song Vallah Out: Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika Put On Dancing Shoes; Netizens Says 'Certified Banger' - Watch|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/cocktail-2-song-vallah-out-shahid-kapoor-kriti-sanon-rashmika-mandanna-dance-netizens-says-certified-banger-watch-article-154532363/|website=Times Now|access-date=16 June 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| title1 = Jab Talak
| extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Madhubanti Bagchi]], [[Akasa Singh]]
| length1 = 3:12
| title2 = Mashooqa
| extra2 = [[Mahmood (singer)|Mahmood]], [[Raghav Chaitanya]], Ruaa Kayy
| length2 = 3:50
| title3 = Tujhko
| extra3 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length3 = 5:52
| title4 = Vallah
| extra4 = [[Bayanni]], [[Harrdy Sandhu]]
| length4 = 3:13
}}

==Marketing==

The film's official trailer was released on 2 June 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=‘Cocktail 2’ trailer: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon in an unlikely triangle of love and friendship |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cocktail-2-trailer-shahid-kapoor-rashmika-mandanna-and-kriti-sanon-in-an-unlikely-triangle-of-love-and-friendship/article71052232.ece |access-date=4 June 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 June 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Cocktail 2'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 19 June 2026.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt35064672}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|cocktail-2}}

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