Fans compare ‘Main Wapis Aaunga’ viral scene to Pakistani drama Dastaan
A powerful scene from the upcoming film Main Wapis Aaunga has gone viral on social media, with many viewers comparing it to the emotional storytelling of the acclaimed Pakistani drama Dastaan.
As clips from Main Wapis Aaunga continue to circulate online, fans have pointed out striking similarities between one of the film's most emotional moments and a memorable scene from Dastaan.
The comparisons have prompted many viewers to revisit the classic drama, praising both stories for their moving portrayal of love, separation and the lasting impact of Partition.
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Main Wapis Aaunga follows the story of an elderly man struggling with fading memories while holding on to a promise he made decades earlier. Through his grandson's journey to uncover his past, the story travels back to pre-Partition Punjab, where a young Sikh man falls in love with a Muslim woman before the events of 1947 change their lives forever.
The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari, with music composed by A. R. Rahman.
Meanwhile, Dastaan, which originally aired in 2010, remains one of Pakistan's most celebrated television dramas.
Adapted from the novel Bano and written for television by Samira Fazal, the drama follows the heartbreaking journey of Bano and Hassan, portrayed by Sanam Baloch and Fawad Khan, whose lives are torn apart during the Partition of the Indian subcontinent.
While many viewers said the viral scene reminded them of Dastaan, others felt its emotional treatment and visual presentation closely resembled one of the drama's most unforgettable moments.