Imtiaz Ali: News
Born on June 16, 1971, Indian film director, producer and writer is best known for his films ‘Jab We Met’ (2007), ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2009), ‘Rockstar’ (2011), and ‘Highway’ (2014). An alumnus of the University of Delhi, Ali began his directing career with TV shows ‘Kurukshetra’ and ‘Imtihaan’ (1995). His two initial directorial films namely ‘Socha Na Tha’ (2005), and ‘Ahista Ahista’ (2006) performed average. He rose to prominence with ‘Jab We Met.’ As of 2021, Ali has directed at least 12 Bollywood movies, produced at least eight movies, and has written the screenplay of over 10 Bollywood movies. Some of his other critically-lauded and commercially successful movies include ‘Cocktail’ (2012), ‘Tamasha’ (2015), ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ (2017), and ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2020). He is the recipient of one Filmfare Award, one International Indian Film Academy Award, and two Producers Guild Film Awards. He is the nephew of Pakistani TV actor and director Khalid Ahmed, and director Arif Ali.
01 Nov 2024
Bhool BhulaiyaaBefore 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' revisiting Kartik's top 5 openers
Kartik Aaryan, one of Bollywood's most promising young actors, has been on a roll, delivering performances that connect with audiences and perform well at the box office.
21 Oct 2024
AnimalWhen Parineeti Chopra revealed why she turned down 'Animal'
Celebrated Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra, who turned a year older on Friday, has often made headlines for her film choices.
21 Oct 2024
Kabir KhanImtiaz Ali-Kabir Khan-Rima Das-Onir's 'My Melbourne' to premiere at MAMI
The anthology film My Melbourne, directed by Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir will be making its Indian debut at the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) 2024.
12 Sep 2024
Shabana AzmiIFFSA Toronto 2024 to honor Shabana Azmi's 5-decade career
The International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2024 will honor veteran actor Shabana Azmi's five-decade career in its 13th edition, scheduled for October 10-20.
19 Aug 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanNot Alia, Aishwarya was Imtiaz Ali's first choice for 'Highway'
Imtiaz Ali's 2014 film Highway is widely regarded as a turning point in Alia Bhatt's acting career.
17 Aug 2024
Anushka Sharma'Jab Harry Met...': Imtiaz Ali would have made these changes
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently discussed his 2017 film Jab Harry Met Sejal, which is widely regarded as one of the biggest flops of Shah Rukh Khan's career.
17 Aug 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanAlia, Ranbir weren't Imtiaz's first choices for 'Highway' and 'Rockstar'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has revealed that he initially wanted to cast a more mature actor for the 2014 movie Highway, and had former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in mind for the role.
13 Aug 2024
Box Office Collection'Laila Majnu' re-release surpasses original box office collection
The 2018 romantic drama, Laila Majnu, directed by Sajid Ali and starring Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary, has found renewed success at the box office.
08 Aug 2024
Box OfficeWhen, where to re-watch Avinash Tiwary-Triptii Dimri's 'Laila Majnu'
The 2018 romantic drama, Laila Majnu, featuring Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary, is scheduled for a grand theatrical re-release on August 9, Friday.
02 Aug 2024
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne'My Melbourne' trailer: Exploring love, loss, and belonging
The trailer for the anthology film My Melbourne has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into diverse immigrant experiences in Australia's cultural capital.
31 Jul 2024
Kabir KhanKabir Khan-Imtiaz Ali's 'My Melbourne' to open Melbourne Film Festival
The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to commence with the premiere of My Melbourne, an anthology film crafted by directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das.
20 Jul 2024
AnimalTwist of fate: Triptii Dimri shares how 'Laila Majnu' happened
Triptii Dimri, who appeared in the film industry with Poster Boyz, has garnered significant success with films like Laila Majnu, Bulbbul, Qala, and Animal.
19 Jul 2024
BridgertonThanks to 'Heeramandi,' 'Kapil Show,' India fueled Netflix's revenue surge
India has secured the third position globally in terms of revenue percentage growth for streaming behemoth Netflix in Q2 2024.
07 Jul 2024
Mukesh ChhabraMukesh Chhabra reveals he frequently fights with director Hansal Mehta
In a recent interview, renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed his unique working relationships with filmmakers Hansal Mehta, Imtiaz Ali, and Rajkumar Hirani.
06 Jul 2024
Deepika PadukoneImtiaz Ali is unsatisfied with 'Tamasha's ending; offers alternative narrative
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently amused audiences at The Indian Express's Expresso event with his humorous speculations about the current lives of his popular characters from his acclaimed movies.
01 Jun 2024
Diljit DosanjhNew Jersey Governor commends Diljit Dosanjh for sold-out concert
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh recently delivered yet another sold-out performance, this time at the Prudential Centre in New Jersey, as part of his Dil-Luminati tour.
04 May 2024
Guru DuttImtiaz Ali denies similarities between 'Chamkila' and 'Pyaasa'
Imtiaz Ali, the director of the recently released film Amar Singh Chamkila, has dismissed any resemblance between his film's protagonist and Guru Dutt's character in the classic movie Pyaasa.
27 Apr 2024
Diljit DosanjhImtiaz Ali broke his 'filmmaking grammar' for 'Amar Singh Chamkila'
Imtiaz Ali's first biographical film, Amar Singh Chamkila, is garnering international attention.
21 Apr 2024
Bollywood'Chamkila' actor Jashn Kohli aims to revamp Bollywood's Sardar portrayal
Actor Jashn Kohli, who is receiving fame for his role in Amar Singh Chamkila, has expressed his desire to change the stereotypical portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood.
17 Apr 2024
Parineeti ChopraParineeti Chopra's transformation for 'Amar Singh Chamkila' cost her work
Acclaimed actor Parineeti Chopra recently disclosed her experience of gaining 15kg for her role in the film Amar Singh Chamkila.
08 Apr 2024
Diljit Dosanjh'The Great Indian Kapil Show' welcomes next guests Parineeti-Diljit-Imtiaz
Are you keeping up with The Great Indian Kapil Show, which premiered on Netflix on March 30?
31 Mar 2024
Parineeti ChopraWhy was Imtiaz uncertain about Diljit for 'Chamkila'? He reveals
When the trailer or teaser for a film drops, audiences often applaud the cast, saying it's difficult to imagine anyone else in their roles.
28 Mar 2024
AR Rahman'Amar Singh Chamkila' trailer: Diljit Dosanjh-Imtiaz Ali promise riveting biopic
Imtiaz Ali is a generation-defining filmmaker and he is back with his most ambitious project Amar Singh Chamkila.
21 Mar 2024
Kareena Kapoor KhanImtiaz Ali chooses Kareena Kapoor over Deepika Padukone
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone in his movies. In a recent interview with Connect FM Canada, he was asked to pick his favorite actor between the two and Ali chose his Jab We Met star over the Cocktail actor.
19 Mar 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit Dosanjh embodies 'Amar Singh Chamkila' in new BTS snippet
Imtiaz Ali is a generation-defining filmmaker and his upcoming film Amar Singh Chamkila is one of the most anticipated films among cinephiles.
26 Feb 2024
OTT releases'Chamkila': Imtiaz Ali directorial featuring Diljit-Parineeti gets release date
Imtiaz Ali's much-awaited film, Chamkila, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, is set to hit the OTT arena on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
10 Feb 2024
Kareena Kapoor Khan'Jab We Met's Geet-Aditya returning to theaters this Valentine's Day
Get ready for a trip down memory lane!
08 Feb 2024
Happy BirthdayJaideep Ahlawat's birthday: Looking back at actor's early career highlights
Jaideep Ahlawat had aspirations of joining the Indian Army, but the call to act changed his destiny!
26 Dec 2023
Alia BhattKaran Johar expresses gratitude to Alia-Ranveer for 'Rocky Aur Rani...'
Karan Johar delivered one of the best 2023 films (both critically and commercially) with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
10 Dec 2023
Parineeti ChopraWill Parineeti Chopra join politics? Here's complete truth
Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha—who got married in September—have been setting couple goals for the past few months.
01 Jul 2023
BollywoodUstad Rashid Khan's birthday: Top 5 Bollywood songs
Ustad Rashid Khan, one of the most popular Indian classical musicians who contributed majorly to Bollywood, turned 55 on Saturday (July 1).
16 Jun 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Imtiaz Ali: Common denominators across his acclaimed films
Filmmaker and writer Imtiaz Ali has turned 52.
30 May 2023
Diljit DosanjhDiljit Dosanjh's 'Chamkila': All about legendary singer Amar Singh Chamkila
Imtiaz Ali released the first glimpses of his upcoming film based on the life of the late Punjabi singer, Amar Singh Chamkila. Starring Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role, the teaser was unveiled on Tuesday.
30 May 2023
OTT releasesImtiaz Ali's 'Chamkila' starring Diljit Dosanjh first glimpse out
Imtiaz Ali is all about love. The love for intricate relationships or be it love for music or be it love for life, the Bollywood director is known for his visual poetry.
13 Mar 2023
Upcoming MoviesMeet Amar Singh Chamkila who inspired Diljit Dosanjh-Parineeti Chopra's 'Chamkila'
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Chamkila, directed by Jab We Met and Tamasha fame director Imtiaz Ali. The movie also stars Parineeti Chopra.
04 Mar 2023
Sara Ali KhanWhen was Sara Ali Khan's 'worst phase of life'
Known for her lively personality and quirky Instagram posts—Sara Ki Shayari, Sara Ali Khan never holds back when it comes to speaking her mind.
10 Dec 2022
Bollywood FilmsParineeti Chopra to soon begin shooting for Imtiaz Ali's 'Chamkila'
Actor Parineeti Chopra is currently gearing up to star in Imtiaz Ali's ambitious film Chamkila, which marks her first association with the Jab We Met director.
07 Aug 2022
NetflixLiked 'Darlings'? Here's what you can watch next on Netflix
From fighting crime to standing up for their rights, films and series have certainly not shied away from depicting some of the most badass female protagonists.
19 Jul 2022
Dilip KumarConfirmed! Biopic on Madhubala scheduled to be made next year
A biopic on the life of legendary yesteryear actor Madhubala is going into production soon.
06 Jul 2022
Tamil Cinema'Avrodh 2' to 'Paka': 5 must-watch titles streaming on SonyLIV
SonyLIV is where the action is, quite literally!
16 Jun 2022
Shahid KapoorBirthday special: Lesser-known facts about Imtiaz Ali, his directorial style
Imtiaz Ali is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated filmmakers of all time who has created many defining moments in Indian cinema.
24 Nov 2021
EntertainmentAfter Imtiaz Ali's show, Sandeepa signs B Praak's music video
Sandeepa Dhar, who had got several nominations for her debut film, Isi Life Mein...!, is on a signing spree.
24 May 2021
BollywoodImtiaz Ali to collaborate for a third time with Ranbir?
Bollywood has gifted us many memorable actor-director duos through the years, and the Ranbir Kapoor-Imtiaz Ali pair definitely is one of them.
19 Apr 2021
BollywoodBollywood guitarist in COVID-19-induced coma; Imtiaz Ali, others voice support
Tamasha director Imtiaz Ali, musicians Amaal-Armaan Malik and others have come together to help raise funds for the treatment of a guitarist who has worked extensively in Bollywood.
15 Feb 2020
Sara Ali KhanBox office: 'Love Aaj Kal' opens at Rs. 12 crore
Imtiaz Ali's much-awaited film Love Aaj Kal, starring Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan, has recorded a decent opening day collection at the box office, thanks to Valentine's Day.
12 Feb 2020
Bollywood'Love Aaj Kal': CBFC modifies Sara and Kartik's intimate scenes
Even as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Imtiaz Ali's upcoming movie Love Aaj Kal with a U/A certificate, it axed several intimate scenes from it.
18 Jan 2020
XHow Saif reacted to daughter Sara's 'Love Aaj Kal's trailer
The trailer for Imtiaz Ali's much-awaited film Love Aaj Kal, starring Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan, dropped on Friday. The upcoming film is a sequel to Imtiaz's own 2009 hit romantic-comedy movie by the same name.
02 Jul 2019
Sara Ali KhanAfter 'Dostana 2,' Kartik Aaryan bags 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'
It's raining sequels for Kartik Aaryan.
05 Apr 2019
DNAVarun-Sara to release 'Coolie No.1' remake poster on April 24?
Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan created a buzz recently after the two were roped in for the remake of Govinda starrer Coolie No.1.
27 Mar 2019
Deepika PadukoneNot 'Love Aaj Kal 2', Sara-Kartik's movie gets new title
Cinephiles went crazy after Bollywood heartthrobs Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan were roped in for Imtiaz Ali's next.
23 Mar 2019
Varun DhawanConfirmed! Sara to romance Varun in 'Coolie No. 1' remake
Sara Ali Khan's career is certainly on a roll after the massive success of her debut Kedarnath and her second release Simmba in 2018.
22 Mar 2019
InstagramDid Sushant Singh Rajput call it quits with Sara?
When Sara Ali Khan made her debut with Kedarnath opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, she became the talk of the town in no time.
21 Mar 2019
Deepika PadukoneConfirmed: Sara-Kartik's love story to release on Valentine's Day 2020
Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan are currently doing a movie with Imtiaz Ali, the shooting of which is underway.
18 Mar 2019
Sara Ali KhanSara enjoys bike-ride with Kartik, schooled for not wearing helmet
Ever since Sara Ali Khan confessed her feelings for Kartik Aaryan, their fans have been eagerly waiting to watch them together onscreen.
08 Mar 2019
Varun DhawanVarun to romance Sara in 'Coolie No. 1' remake?
Actor Varun Dhawan's career is on a roll these days.
06 Mar 2019
Saif Ali KhanSara on Saif-Kareena's relationship: Anyone he loves, I love
Sara Ali Khan is only two films old, but she has already impressed everyone with her acting prowess, charm and her easy-breezy attitude.
01 Mar 2019
Saif Ali KhanSara-Kartik to begin shooting for Imtiaz Ali's directorial next week
Ever since Sara Ali Khan confessed her liking about Kartik Aaryan, there have been reports about the two sharing screen space.
30 Jan 2019
Saif Ali KhanSara walks out of 'Love Aaj Kal 2'. Here's why
Sara Ali Khan created a buzz in the town after she was roped in for Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal 2. The movie also featured Sara's crush Kartik Aaryan in the lead.
28 Jan 2019
BollywoodSara on Saif-Amrita's divorce: They were not happy together
Sara Ali Khan is the newest sensation in Bollywood. She has taken over the industry with her charm and wit.
24 Jan 2019
DNA#LoveAajKal2: Saif Ali Khan roped in for Sara-Kartik's romcom?
When Sara Ali Khan shared the kouch with daddy Saif Ali Khan on Koffee With Karan 6, they brought the house down with their unusual camaraderie.
27 Nov 2018
Deepika Padukone#TamashaTurnsThree: Remembering 'Agar Tum Saath Ho' and its million emotions
When Tamasha released on this day, three years ago, the expectations were sky high.
07 Sep 2018
CelebrityImtiaz Ali reveals why he didn't direct 'Laila Majnu'
Most of his films have shades of 'Laila Majnu', says director Imtiaz Ali who believes that the age-old folktale of star-crossed lovers is as immortal as the writings of Shakespeare.
16 Aug 2018
BollywoodAbout movie with Shahid Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali ends all rumors
Shahid Kapoor sent fans in a frenzy when he had said he would be teaming up with Imtiaz Ali for a film, but the project never happened, and Imtiaz says he never announced it in the first place.
27 May 2018
Rajkummar RaoShahid opts out of Imtiaz's film; Rajkummar steps in
There's a bad news for all those who were eagerly waiting for the reunion of Imtiaz Ali and Shahid Kapoor after 'Jab We Met'.
14 May 2018
BollywoodIts confirmed! Shahid Kapoor is 'Arjun Reddy'
Shahid Kapoor has confirmed that he is playing the lead role in the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Arjun Reddy'.
25 Apr 2018
Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor to play a boxer in 'Airlift' director's next
Shahid Kapoor, who is currently immersed in the shooting of 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu', has come on-board for 'Airlift' and 'Chef' fame director Raja Krishnan Menon's next film.
03 Apr 2018
Anurag KashyapI was a reluctant actor, says Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol was determined to create his own identity when he made his debut over a decade ago but coming from a film family, the actor says he was conflicted about fame.
12 Mar 2018
BollywoodImtiaz is working on a not-so-typical film with Shahid
Travel has always been an inevitable part of all Imtiaz Ali films. Most of his creations revolve around his characters' love to embark on life-altering journey.
08 Mar 2018
BollywoodWomen's Day: 6 contemporary Bollywood films that celebrate womanhood
Stories of women have always been told in Bollywood. Though before Vidya Balan, they were few and far between.
03 Mar 2018
HollywoodHollywood movies which were copied from Bollywood!
Inspired, plagiarized, official remake, unofficial remake - these are some of the words that are used when a Bollywood movie plot closely mimics that of a Hollywood production.
15 Feb 2018
BollywoodEkta Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali recreate 'Laila Majnu' with contemporary touch
In a first, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and producer Ekta Kapoor have joined hands to recreate the classic tale of Laila and Majnu.
20 Dec 2017
BollywoodShahid Kapoor spills the bean on Padmavati's release
Actor Shahid Kapoor who graced the Zee Cine Awards' red carpet spoke his heart out about the on-going controversy surrounding his next big film 'Padmavati'.
28 Nov 2017
BollywoodShahid Kapoor & Imtiaz Ali to team up again!
Together Shahid Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali have given one of the best films of their careers; ten years after a successful camaraderie in 'Jab We Met', Shahid Kapoor and Imtiaz are apparently gearing up for another collaboration.
31 Aug 2017
HollywoodHollywood movies which were copied from Bollywood!
Inspired, plagiarized, official remake, unofficial remake - these are some of the words that are used when a Bollywood movie plot closely mimics that of a Hollywood production.
20 Aug 2017
HollywoodHollywood movies which were copied from Bollywood!
Inspired, plagiarized, official remake, unofficial remake - these are some of the words that are used when a Bollywood movie plot closely mimics that of a Hollywood production.
