'Main Vaapas Aaunga' writer on the balanced view in partition scenes: 'It can be rage-bait'
Nayanika Mahtani discusses the personal inspiration behind Imtiaz Ali's Partition film. Her grandparents' experiences shaped the narrative's focus on reconciliation. The film avoids divisive portrayals and emphasizes shared humanity. It also highlights the unspoken trauma and PTSD of survivors. Both sides of the border's suffering are depicted with a balanced view.
