Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, known for iconic films like Jab We Met and Rockstar, opened up in a candid moment about his struggles with impostor syndrome. Despite being hailed as a cinematic genius, Ali confessed that the public perception of him as the creator of deep, emotional stories often contrasts with how he sees himself. His vulnerability offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of fame and creativity
16 June,2025 03:51 AM IST
2024 saw a surge in old classic Bollywood movie re-releases, with classics like Jab We Met, Karan Arjun, Tumbbad, Laila Majnu, and many others returning to theatres with remastered visuals and enhanced soundtracks. However, audience reactions were mixed, with some enjoying nostalgia while others questioned the necessity of these re-releases. Many felt it was a tactic to capitalise on past successes, and the lack of fresh content left some longing for new cinematic experiences.
31 December,2024 08:28 PM IST
In an episode of Sit with Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar, Imtiaz Ali, the director behind the iconic film 'Rockstar', opens up about the wild journey of creating this cinematic gem, sharing a hilarious anecdote about how he lost the original script. But that’s not all! He dives into the quirky personality of Ranbir Kapoor, who played the lead role, revealing how his inquisitive nature often led to some unexpected and funny moments. Ali opens up about his exhilarating collaboration with the legendary A.R. Rahman, the magic of his compositions, and how the soulful music captured the essence of his vision.
31 August,2024 08:35 PM IST
The 2014 film ‘Highway’ was a sign of the marvellous work that was to come from Alia Bhatt. But she wasn’t Imtiaz Ali’s original choice. Join the director on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he reveals that he initially wanted a mature woman to lead the drama, but changed his mind after meeting Alia. Imtiaz had envisioned an older actress for the part such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan without makeup, but he eventually convinced his team to cast Alia after having a conversation with her at a screening. Watch the video for more
27 August,2024 05:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
