as Imtiaz AliHis latest directorial venture ‘Mey Vapas Aunga’ continues to gain momentum at the box office, and a heartwarming behind-the-scenes moment from the shoot of the film has caught the attention of social media users. Featuring a video Diljit Dosanjh and veteran actors Nasiruddin Shah Having gone viral, fans appreciated the singer-actor’s gesture of respect for his senior co-star.The film, which bridges a pre-Partition love story with a contemporary narrative, features Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh as grandfather and grandson. Their performance has emerged as one of the most admired aspects of the film, and the newly released BTS clip has only increased audiences’ appreciation for the pair.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Pose That Won The Internet
The video shared by Diljit Dosanjh’s team on Instagram shows the actor seeing Naseeruddin Shah approaching him on the sets. Without hesitation, Diljit moved towards the veteran actor with his arms folded and bent down to touch his feet. Naseeruddin blessed her with a smile before the two shared a warm embrace. The interaction quickly resonated with fans, many of whom praised Diljit for his humility despite being one of the country’s biggest stars today. The clip soon started spreading across social media platforms, drawing thousands of reactions.One user wrote, “What a beautiful soul you are Diljit.” Another commented, “What an absolutely beautiful movie. Loved it.”
More about ‘Mey Vapas Aunga’
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ revolves around Ishar Singh, a 95-year-old Sikh man, as Naseeruddin Shah. Through his memories, the audience is taken back to the pre-Partition years when he was known as Keenu, a young man deeply in love with a Muslim woman named Zia, played by Sharabri.The story follows how partition separates the lovers, forcing Keenu to leave Amritsar despite her promise to never abandon him. With political boundaries reshaping life, he later tries to return to Sargodha, hoping to reunite with Zia and bring him across the border. As the narrative unfolds through Ishar’s reminiscences, his grandson Nirbhai, played by Diljit Dosanjh, becomes the emotional link connecting the past and present timelines.Apart from Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Bedang Raina And Sharabri, the film has a wide supporting cast. Actors including Dolly Ahluwalia, Rajat Kapoor, Manish Chowdhury, Anjana Sukhni, Sanjay Suri, Danish Pandor and Bonita Sandhu played important roles in the period drama. The film’s exploration of love, separation and memory against the backdrop of Partition has been widely praised by audiences and critics.
‘My Vaps Aunga’ at the Box Office
After a modest opening in theatres, ‘Mey Vapas Aunga’ has steadily gained traction with positive audience response and social media recommendations. As per trade estimates, the film witnessed a significant jump in its seventh day collection. The romantic drama reportedly earned Rs 2.20 crore on Thursday, taking its first week total to around Rs 12.25 crore. The film opened with Rs 1.15 crore on the first day, but strong word of mouth helped it register consistent growth throughout the week.Despite the encouraging trends, ‘Mey Vapas Aunga’ still has considerable ground to cover financially. Reports say that the film has been mounted on a budget of around Rs 70 crore. While theatrical collections have seen improvement, details regarding its digital rights and other revenue streams have been kept under wraps. For now, however, the viral video of Diljit Dosanjh respectfully saluting Naseeruddin Shah has given viewers another reason to celebrate the film, highlighting the warmth and mutual admiration shared by the two generations of performers.
