Vedang Raina calls working with Imtiaz Ali a once in a lifetime experience
Actor Vedang Raina talks about feeling ‘worse’ after working with Imtiaz Ali in ‘I’ll Be Back’. Here’s what he said about the experience.
Actor Vedang Raina has described working with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali as “the experience of a lifetime” and said the collaboration has made him feel “bad” as an actor. The comments come as anticipation grows over Ali’s upcoming film i will come backWhere Raina plays the lead role.
talking to news18Raina credited the director for presenting the performance effortlessly. He also highlighted his experience of working with veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and called it a learning process that he hopes to take forward in his career.
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What did Vedang Raina say about Imtiaz Ali?
Raina said that the filmmaker’s process stands out for its subtlety. He said, “I have really become spoiled as an actor after this experience. He is the kind of director who brings out the best in you without you even realizing it.” News18. He added that watching Shah on set proved equally valuable, describing the senior actor as “a legend” and someone he learned from very closely.
The actor did not reveal much about his role but indicated that the project had a lasting impact on his approach towards performing.
What’s I’ll Be Back about?
Raina plays a turbaned Sardarji in the film, marking a different character choice early in his career. The project also stars Sharvari, who recently shared that she started shooting after doing a short pooja with the script.
The cast includes Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles, raising expectations about the film’s performance.
How is Vedang Raina shaping his career?
Raina said that he is keen to explore diverse genres rather than being limited to a specific niche. He said, “If a script appeals to me and my heart is in it, I will do it.” He said he is slowly taking more control of his choices while continuing to learn on the job.
i will come back It is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026. Although details about the story have been kept under wraps, the collaboration between Ali and a mix of emerging and established actors has generated interest within the industry.