AR Rahman laughs off anti‑national accusations over Imtiaz Ali's film Main Vaapas Aaunga

Music composer A.R. Rahman responded to social‑media criticism of Imtiaz Ali’s period drama *Main Vaapas Aaunga* by sharing a satirical Instagram Story and adding a laughing emoji. The criticism, voiced by some online users, labeled the film “anti‑national” for depicting Pakistan without militants or secret agents. Rahman’s brief reaction did not address the substantive debate but mocked the claims.

*Main Vaapas Aaunga*, released on 12 June 2026, is a Hindi‑language romantic drama set around the 1947 Partition. It stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh, Vedang Raina and Naseeruddin Shah, with a soundtrack by Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil. While the film has drawn steady box‑office attendance, it has sparked a public discussion about cross‑border representation in Indian cinema.

Observers note that the controversy reflects broader tensions over how historical and geopolitical subjects are portrayed on screen, with some calling for artistic nuance and others urging caution.