Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Aliis an Indian film director and writer. He started his career with writing and directing television shows. He directed shows like Imtehaan, Naina and Kurukshetra. In 2005 he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha, that did not do well. Then he earned critical and commercial success for his direction of Jab We Met. Love Aaj Kaland Rockstarmade him known amongst youngsters. His next films were Highwayand Tamasha...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth16 June 1971
CountryIndia
I try to travel as much as I can... I'm always looking for a reason to.
I come from a middle class background. I have travelled a lot by trains and have lived in the world. It is a world I cannot get away from; I would not even want to.
'Love Aaj Kal' is not really a road movie, but it does involve some travel.
All the conscious decisions that I have taken in my life have never borne fruit. Not even come close! So, I am just very happy not planning.
I have always tried to make profitable films because people's offices shut down if films fail, and I will do everything to avoid that.
Dilip Kumar was the only Bollywood hero who could make a girl shiver just by looking at her. If you dont believe it, ask your mom!
Usually, you lose interest in a story beyond a certain point. But with Highway, there was something very subtle, yet something very influential. I intended Highway to be the first film that I ever made. Didnt happen.
Through travel, you discover a new aspect to your personality. You discover things which you wouldnt seated in the confines of your home.
I just write characters, and somehow they happen to be a boy and a girl. When the story is put together, and their characters interwoven, they do end up together somehow.
I'm a big foodie. Hyderabadi cuisine is amazing, and the kind of mutton dishes available at some restaurants in the Old City is incredible.
If a person wants to enjoy attention, he will create situations to get it.
I want all my films to look distinctly different, like some other directors I admire. But in a way, I can't really take myself completely out of the movies I make.
I was called to audition for a play when I was very young, following which I continued to act as well as write and direct. When I moved to Delhi and joined Hindu College, theatre became a very big part of my life.
I enjoy looking beyond the obvious and look at the stories happening all around me - you kind of formulate things in your mind and get excited about them.