In ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, Imtiaz Ali crafts more than a story about returning home — he builds an emotional landscape where every space carries the weight of memory. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, the film follows Keenu, an elderly man whose body is confined to bed after a debilitating stroke, but whose mind remains anchored to Sargodha, his ancestral place now across the border in Pakistan. As his grandson Nirvair returns from London to be by his side, the places they inhabit become as evocative as the story itself.At the heart of the film is a striking residence in Chandigarh, designed by Gayatri Bedi Designs. Serving as the family’s home, the space blends warmth, lived-in charm, and understated elegance, creating the perfect backdrop for the intimate moments shared between Keenu and Nirvair.A behind-the-scenes video featuring Imtiaz Ali also offers a glimpse into the film’s carefully curated locations across Chandigarh. Nirvair’s research into Partition unfolds at Backpackers Café in Sector 8, while the neighbouring Bahrisons Bookstore adds to the character’s reflective journey. Olive Café & Bar appears in a memorable sequence where Nirvair reveals he has travelled to India after learning that his grandfather is on his deathbed. The video also showcases the residence of a Chandigarh-based lawyer and Imtiaz Ali’s acquaintance, which features as one of the film’s shooting locations. The city’s expansive, tree-lined roads also find their moment on screen, with sweeping aerial shots and several driving sequences featuring Diljit Dosanjh capturing Chandigarh’s distinctive urban rhythm.The journey extends beyond Chandigarh to Patiala, where a significant portion of the film’s historical sequences was shot. Among its notable locations is Government Mohindra College, whose stately colonial-era architecture lends authenticity and visual depth to the narrative. Blending a tender, unfinished love story with the emotional scars of the Partition, the film also captures several golden-hour sequences across Patiala’s expansive rural landscapes. Behind-the-scenes glimpses shared by Imtiaz Ali offer a look at the cast and crew soaking in the city’s breathtaking sunsets, with moments spent unwinding on lush green fields between shoots — a fitting reflection of the quiet, contemplative mood that runs through the film.In ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, these locations do more than frame the story — they quietly deepen it. Whether through the familiarity of a family home, the comfort of a neighbourhood café or the grandeur of a historic institution, each setting reflects the film’s central themes of memory, migration, and the enduring pull of home.