Imtiaz Ali , the director of 'Rockstar', speaks after topping our poll

Congratulations. When the film released many said this is not your best work. Does this prove them wrong?
This is not my safest work for sure. Not just me, but everyone from Ranbir to Rahman Sir stepped out of their comfort zones. We were playing it from the heart, despite knowing very well that we might fail. So now you know what this acknowledgement means to me.

Did you think you disappointed a section of loyalists by taking that risk?
One of my oldest friends Vinay Misra was one of the few people to see the first cut of Rockstar. After watching it he said that he did not like the movie a bit. I am used to that response by now. As long as they are honest enough to let me know, I am happy being criticised.u00a0 I am unfortunately surrounded by people who don't think much of me anyway.