Sharvari on working with Imtiaz Ali in Main Vaapas Aaunga, says 'From Alia, Deepika, Kareena… his women are the story'

Sharvari talks about working with Imtiaz Ali on Main Vaapis Aaunga

• Sharvari finds working with Imtiaz Ali meaningful and exciting.
• Main Vaapas Aaunga releases on 12 June 2026
• Sharvari feels Imtiaz Ali's heroines inspire her as an actor

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Sharvari has spoken about what it was like working with Imtiaz Ali on Main Vaapas Aaunga, and her words reflect just how special the experience has been for her.

Ever since the teaser dropped, the film has been creating a quiet buzz, and Sharvari’s role in it has only added to the curiosity.

Imtiaz Ali is known for writing women who feel real, layered and emotionally honest—characters that stay with you long after the film ends. Over the years, he has given audiences memorable women like Geet, Tara and Veera, each with their own journey and depth. With Main Vaapas Aaunga, Sharvari now steps into that world, something she describes as both exciting and deeply meaningful.

Talking about the opportunity, Sharvari said, “I think being an Imtiaz Ali heroine means stepping into a space where the lines between the character and your own heart begin to blur in the most beautiful way. Imtiaz sir has given us such incredible heroines that we have all loved for so many years. To be his choice as the leading lady in Main Vaapas Aaunga is truly a dream come true moment for me. That he sees me as a leading lady in his vision when actors like Alia, Deepika, Kareena, Anushka, and others have worked with him, is such a big validation of my work and my passion towards my craft and cinema.”

She also spoke about how much his female characters have inspired her as an actor. “His women have never been just parts of a story - they are the story. When I think of Geet Dhillon from Jab We Met, there’s this uninhibited joy and fearlessness, but also a quiet resilience when life doesn’t go as planned. Tara Maheshwari in Tamasha - she carries so much depth, love, and emotional courage, holding space for someone else’s brokenness while navigating her own truth. In Highway, Alia Bhatt as Veera is so raw, unfiltered, and achingly real. Her transformation from a sheltered young woman to someone who confronts her deepest traumas is portrayed with remarkable honesty. I have been inspired by all of them and it’s incredible to be shaped and mentored by Imtiaz Ali because I think I have become a better actor and a human.”

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For Sharvari, the journey has not just been about acting, but about growing as a person too. She summed it up by saying, “To be part of his legacy is both humbling and deeply personal. It’s not about fitting into a mold but about letting go of one. It asks you to be vulnerable in a way that’s sometimes uncomfortable, to sit with silences, contradictions, longing - all the things we’re often taught to hide and in doing that, you don’t just grow as an actor, you grow as a person. For me, it feels like being trusted with something very intimate - like being allowed into a world where emotions aren’t simplified or beautified but truly felt. It changes how you approach your craft because suddenly it’s not about performing perfectly, it’s about being truthfully present. I think that kind of storytelling stays with you… it shapes your choices, your voice and the kind of stories you want to tell going forward.”

With Main Vaapas Aaunga set to release on 12 June 2026, the film is already shaping up to be an important step in Sharvari’s journey—one that blends emotion, storytelling and personal growth.