Imtiaz Ali's Next Casts Vedang Raina-Sharvari In Partition-Era Love Story
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Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, is a period drama set against India's Partition.
After Amar Singh Chamkila, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is now turning his focus to a new period love story. His upcoming film, starring Vedang Raina and Sharvari, is set in the 1940s, during the time of India's Partition. The movie will explore the emotional toll of migration and the impact of historical upheaval on personal relationships.
According to sources, the film is set in Punjab and follows a young couple whose lives are torn apart in the wake of Partition. 'Set in the 1940s, the movie looks at Partition and its after-effects from the lens of two lovers. While Sharvari plays the young female lead opposite Vedang, Imtiaz is in talks with two more leading ladies for other prominent roles as the film revolves around different generations of families," a source tells Mid-Day.
Naseeruddin Shah is also part of the cast, while costume designer Sheetal Sharma, who previously collaborated with Imtiaz on Chamkila, has joined the team for this project as well.
Recently, both Sharvari and Vedang took part in look tests as part of the pre-production process.
If all goes according to plan, filming is expected to begin in August. The source adds, 'Through the movie, Imtiaz will trace the heartbreak that accompanies migration. Despite the theme, the story will not show Pakistan, and only make passing references to it."
Though the title is yet to be announced, the film is already drawing attention thanks to its cast, historical backdrop, and the emotional storytelling style Imtiaz Ali is known for.
Vedang Raina made his acting debut in 2023, playing Reggie Mantle in Zoya Akhtar's musical teen drama The Archies. Following this, he appeared in the 2024 action thriller Jigra. In addition to acting, Raina has lent his voice as a singer, performing four songs featured in his films.
Meanwhile, Sharvari Wagh began her career behind the camera in 2015, working as an assistant director to filmmakers Luv Ranjan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She made her acting debut in 2020 with Kabir Khan's war drama web series The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye.
She made her film debut with Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021), produced by Yash Raj Films, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2024, she gained wider recognition with the box office hit Munjya, a comedy horror film.
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