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.
'He's a patriot': Imtiaz defends Diljit amid 'Sardaar Ji-3' controversy
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has defended actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy over his film Sardaar Ji 3.
Diljit Dosanjh-Imtiaz Ali's next to release in April 2026
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film with actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh will be released in theaters on Baisakhi in April 2026.
'Jab We Met' almost got Imtiaz Ali arrested? Director reveals
Imtiaz Ali's 2007 film Jab We Met, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is a classic Bollywood rom-com. However, the director recently revealed that a scene in the movie nearly landed him in legal trouble.
'Felt bad': Randeep Hooda on Ranbir taking over 'Highway' promotions
Randeep Hooda, who played the lead in 2014's Highway, expressed shock over actor Ranbir Kapoor's participation in the movie's promotions.
Diljit Dosanjh wasn't the first choice for 'Chamkila'
In a shocking revelation, actor Paramvir Singh Cheema revealed that he was considered for the lead role in Imtiaz Ali's highly acclaimed film Chamkila.
Imtiaz Ali hints at 'Rockstar' sequel, fans can't keep calm
Imtiaz Ali, known for his heartfelt storytelling and deeply emotional narratives, has delivered several memorable films over the years.
'Lacked freshness': Imtiaz Ali on Sara-Kartik's 'Love Aaj Kal' failure
In a recent interview, director Imtiaz Ali reflected upon the failure of his film Love Aaj Kal (2020).
Why Imtiaz is not interested in 'Jab We Met' sequel
The buzz of a potential sequel to the beloved Hindi film Jab We Met took over social media recently.
Famous but jobless? 'Panchayat' actor opens up about Bollywood struggle
Durgesh Kumar, the actor known for Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, recently disclosed that he hasn't been approached for an audition by any major production house in over a year.
IIFA Digital Awards 2025: Full list of winners
The 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards kicked off Saturday in Jaipur, with a special emphasis on the OTT category.
PVR INOX to re-release 'Highway,' 'Queen,' 'Fashion' on Women's Day
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 (Saturday), PVR INOX has announced a special film festival.
Aditi Rao-Avinash Tiwary lead Imtiaz Ali, Netflix's 'O Saathi Re'
Ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and streaming giant Netflix are joining hands once again for a new project titled O Saathi Re.
Sharvari joins Ayushmann Khurrana in Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming love story
Acclaimed director Sooraj Barjatya has chosen actor Sharvari to take on the role of the leading lady in his upcoming, yet-to-be-titled film.
Sharvari to lead Imtiaz Ali's period love story: Report
The buzz around Imtiaz Ali's next project is at an all-time high.
Onir-Imtiaz Ali-Rima Das-Kabir Khan's 'My Melbourne' locks release date
The much-awaited anthology film, My Melbourne, will premiere in India on March 14.
Imtiaz to direct Avinash Tiwary-Aditi Rao in love story: Report
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is gearing up to direct a new romantic film, reportedly starring Avinash Tiwary and Aditi Rao Hydari.
Naseeruddin Shah joins Diljit Dosanjh for Imtiaz Ali's next: Report
Imtiaz Ali, who has seen success in the digital space with Chamkila and re-releases like Rockstar and Tamasha, is all set to direct a new period love story.
Ananya Panday, Vedang Raina might headline Imtiaz Ali's next: Report
Ananya Panday and Vedang Raina are in talks for Imtiaz Ali's next romantic film, according to Filmfare.
Arjun Rampal-Aditi Rao to lead Imtiaz Ali's Netflix series: Report
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is gearing up for another collaboration with Netflix after Chamkila, lauded for its portrayal of legendary Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila.
Imtiaz Ali confirms Fahadh Faasil's Bollywood debut—what to expect
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has officially announced his next project, The Idiot of Istanbul, starring Malayalam cinema's superstar Fahadh Faasil. The film will mark Faasil's much-awaited Bollywood debut.
Diljit Dosanjh won't perform in India until this improves
Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced he won't perform in India until the country develops adequate concert infrastructure.
Is Fahadh Faasil making his Bollywood debut with Imtiaz Ali
Renowned Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is said to be gearing up for his Bollywood debut.
'Karan Arjun' re-release: SRK-Salman's film earns ₹1.08cr in opening weekend
The 1995 Bollywood classic Karan Arjun, starring megastars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, has crossed the ₹1cr mark at the Indian box office in its opening weekend.
Before '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.
When 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.
Imtiaz 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.
IFFSA 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.
Not 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.
'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.
Alia, 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.
'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.
When, 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.
'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.
Kabir 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.
Twist 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.
Thanks 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.
Mukesh 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.
Imtiaz 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.
New 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.
Imtiaz 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.
Imtiaz Ali broke his 'filmmaking grammar' for 'Amar Singh Chamkila'
Imtiaz Ali's first biographical film, Amar Singh Chamkila, is garnering international attention.
'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.
Parineeti 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.
'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?
Why 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.
'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.
Imtiaz 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.
Diljit 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.
'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.
'Jab We Met's Geet-Aditya returning to theaters this Valentine's Day
Get ready for a trip down memory lane!
Jaideep 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!
Karan 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.
Will 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.
Ustad 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).
Happy birthday, Imtiaz Ali: Common denominators across his acclaimed films
Filmmaker and writer Imtiaz Ali has turned 52.
Diljit 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.
Imtiaz 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.
Meet 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.