The cast of the 2018 romantic drama Laila Majnu—Avinash Tiwary, Triptii Dimri, Sahiba Bali, and Sumit Kaul—recently reunited at a special screening of their film. The movie, penned by Imtiaz Ali and directed by his brother Sajid Ali, may have been a box office failure at its release, but it has since garnered a dedicated cult following for its memorable performances, dialogues, and music.
At the screening, emotions ran high as the cast reflected on the film’s journey. In a video shared by Viral Bhayani, Sahiba Bali can be seen getting emotional, hugging Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary warmly after the screening. The video also captures a cheerful moment as Triptii, dressed in a sleek black top, takes a selfie with Sahiba, who is wearing an off-white t-shirt. Avinash, sporting a beige denim jacket, stands close by, clearly moved by the occasion.
Triptii Dimri, who has since become a “national crush” with her roles in Qala and Bulbull, reminisced about her hopes for Laila Majnu’s success. She humorously recalled, “Back then, I thought after the film, I’d become so famous that I wouldn’t be able to step out to buy vegetables! None of that happened, as people didn’t go to the theatres to watch it. Today, people admit, ‘We made a mistake, we wish we had watched it on the big screen.’”
Avinash Tiwary echoed the sentiment, sharing his initial disappointment. “On the third day after its release, I went to watch the film with my parents, and I saw the posters being pulled down. Now, the film is running houseful in Srinagar. This is an incredible feeling,” he said.
Laila Majnu’s re-release across 75 screens in the country is a testament to its lasting impact and the devoted fan base it has cultivated over the years.
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