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Mahesh Bhatt heaps praise on Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’
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Mahesh Bhatt heaps praise on Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’

ARY News · Jun 30, 2026, 7:58 AM

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has praised Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga following its unexpected box office recovery.
  • The film, which released on June 12, initially opened to a modest response but has since seen a notable resurgence driven by strong word of mouth.
  • In a note published in Variety India, Bhatt said the film belongs to a category of works that do not announce themselves loudly but gradually find recognition.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has praised Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga following its unexpected box office recovery.

The film, which released on June 12, initially opened to a modest response but has since seen a notable resurgence driven by strong word of mouth. The turnaround has sparked renewed attention within the industry, with Bhatt calling the film an example of how audiences often respond to authenticity over early commercial predictions.

In a note published in Variety India, Bhatt said the film belongs to a category of works that do not announce themselves loudly but gradually find recognition.

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