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.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga': Adivi Sesh lauds Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah
Actor-writer Adivi Sesh has praised Imtiaz Ali's latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga.
Imtiaz's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' earns only ₹1.15cr on Day 1
Imtiaz Ali's latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, which released on Friday, has opened to positive reviews but failed to translate that into impressive box-office numbers.
Why Diljit Dosanjh is missing from 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' promotions
Imtiaz Ali's latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, was released on Friday.
Imtiaz Ali recalls getting abducted from college over poster dispute
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently recounted a terrifying episode from his days at Delhi University's Hindu College.
Rahman to pay musical tribute to BSF at Attari Border
Acclaimed composer A.R. Rahman will perform at the Attari Border on Sunday, June 7, as part of a special event titled Jai Ho - A Tribute to the Bravehearts.
Imtiaz Ali looks back on 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' failure
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, has expressed interest in working with Shah Rukh Khan again.
Imtiaz Ali says outsiders have it 'easier' in Bollywood
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently spoke about the ongoing nepotism debate in Bollywood.
It's Diljit Dosanjh v/s Kangana Ranaut on June 12
Bollywood fans assemble, for Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut's upcoming films are set to clash at the box office on June 12.
Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' trailer: Nurses take on terrorists
The trailer for Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata was released on Tuesday at an event.
'Pure actor': Imtiaz Ali backs Ranbir as Lord Ram
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who has previously collaborated with actor Ranbir Kapoor on Rockstar and Tamasha, has expressed his enthusiasm for Kapoor's upcoming role as Lord Ram in Ramayana.
Where to watch 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' after theatrical run
The much-awaited Bollywood film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, is set for a theatrical release on June 12.
Bobby recalls 'heartbreak' of being replaced in 'Jab We Met'
As Bobby Deol gears up for the release of his upcoming thriller Bandar, he has opened up about an old, painful chapter.
Imtiaz Ali calls 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' an 'offering of love'
In a first, advance ticket bookings for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga will open in North America (Canada and the US) on June 5, a week ahead of its release.
Sharvari Wagh reveals unique prep for 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' role
Actor Sharvari, who made her big screen debut in Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021), has since taken on a variety of roles.
Imtiaz Ali wishes to work with Alia Bhatt again
Imtiaz Ali, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Highway, has hinted at a possible reunion with actor Alia Bhatt.
Sharvari reacts to 'looks trump talent' debate in Bollywood
Actor Sharvari, who has been in the industry for a while now, recently opened up about the perception that "looks often trumps talent" in Bollywood.
Imtiaz Ali reveals why he didn't want to recast actors
Imtiaz Ali, the acclaimed director of films like Jab We Met, Rockstar, and Highway, has revealed that he initially believed in never repeating actors in his films.
Before Ranveer, these stars were banned by Bollywood film body
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) recently banned Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for walking out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3.
Is Imtiaz Ali planning new film with Alia Bhatt?
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who directed Alia Bhatt in the 2014 film Highway, recently spoke about his experience working with the actor.
Ektaa Kapoor lauds 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'; Sharvari, Vedang react
Producer Ektaa Kapoor has shared a glowing review of Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga.
Why Imtiaz Ali chose Sharvari for 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, has spoken about the casting of the film.
Imtiaz clarifies 'Main Vaapas...' is nothing like 'Love Aaj Kal'
Imtiaz Ali, the director of the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, has dismissed comparisons with his previous work Love Aaj Kal.
'Main Vaapas...': Imtiaz reveals he took 'liberties' directing Naseeruddin Shah
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently revealed that he took some "liberties" while directing veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah in his latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga.
'Completely straight from heart...': Imtiaz Ali gushes about Alia Bhatt
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actor Sharvari voiced their admiration for Alia Bhatt in a recent interview with Variety India.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' trailer: Love in the time of Partition
The much-awaited trailer for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga has been released.
When is Diljit's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' trailer coming?
The highly anticipated trailer for Main Vaapas Aaunga, featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, is likely to be released next week, on May 19.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga': AR Rahman celebrates young love in 'Maskara'
Imtiaz Ali has released a new song, Maskara, from his upcoming movie Main Vaapas Aaunga.
Imtiaz Ali praises 'Dhurandhar,' 'Saiyaara' for bringing people to theaters
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently shared his thoughts on the success of films like Dhurandhar and Saiyaara.
How AR Rahman created the soulful track 'Kya Kamaal Hai'
The recent release of Kya Kamaal Hai, the first track from Main Vaapas Aaunga, has once again proven the successful partnership between filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and composer AR Rahman.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga': Rahman, Dosanjh reunite for 'Kya Kamaal Hai'
Two years after their successful collaboration on Amar Singh Chamkila, music maestro AR Rahman, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali have reunited for a new project.
AR Rahman created 'Agar Tum Saath Ho' after multiple reworks
The song Agar Tum Saath Ho from the 2015 film Tamasha has become the most streamed Indian song on Spotify.
Imtiaz Ali on casting Naseeruddin Shah in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently revealed the thought process behind casting veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah as a 95-year-old Sikh in his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga.
Imtiaz Ali rules out 'Tamasha,' 'Jab We Met' sequels
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has confirmed that he has no plans to make sequels to his cult classic films Jab We Met and Tamasha.
'Main Waapas Aaunga': How Imtiaz Ali made Partition story 'unique'
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has opened up about his upcoming film, Main Waapas Aaunga.
'He represents people': Imtiaz gets candid about working with Diljit
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has praised Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh as a remarkable actor with a lot of depth.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down; still collects ₹20cr on Day 14
Dhurandhar: The Revenge slowed down on Day 14 (Wednesday), earning ₹20.1cr in India. However, this number is less only for a humongous hit like Dhurandhar 2, which has reportedly crossed ₹1,460 crore worldwide in its second week.
'Not able to...': Rare hearing disorder still affecting Alka Yagnik
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has revealed that she is still suffering from a rare hearing disorder, which has prevented her from taking on new singing assignments.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' teaser to be screened with 'Dhurandhar 2'
Acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali has announced that the teaser of his upcoming film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, will be screened in theaters from later this week.
How real Partition stories shaped Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
The upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, draws its inspiration from real-life stories of love and separation during the 1947 Partition.
Vedang Raina on playing Sikh character in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
Actor Vedang Raina will be seen as a turbaned Sikh character in Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga.
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' teaser: Diljit, Sharvari lead Partition love story
Acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali has revealed the first glimpse of his next film, titled Main Vaapas Aaunga.
'Dhurandhar' star Sara Arjun likely to lead 'Heer Ranjha'
After the announcement of Heer Ranjha by presenter Imtiaz Ali and producer Ektaa R Kapoor, speculation about the film's casting has intensified.
Rohit Saraf not yet confirmed for 'Heer Ranjha': Report
On Valentine's Day, filmmakers Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali announced their next project, Heer Ranjha. The film is a retelling of the classic Punjabi folk romance.
Rohit Saraf to lead Sajid Ali's 'Heer Ranjha'?
Eight years after Laila Majnu, filmmakers Imtiaz Ali and Ektaa Kapoor are coming together for another epic love story titled Heer Ranjha.
Imtiaz Ali, Ektaa reunite for 'Heer Ranjha': What to expect
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, known for his cult classics like Tamasha and Rockstar, is all set to collaborate with Ektaa Kapoor again for the upcoming film Heer Ranjha.
Imtiaz Ali's next to release in June, AR Rahman onboard
Imtiaz Ali's next directorial, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah, will hit the theaters on June 12, 2026.
Why AR Rahman thinks Oscars win can be a burden
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently opened up about the unexpected pressure that came with his Academy Award wins.
Diljit Dosanjh wraps second film with Imtiaz Ali
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has confirmed his second collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali.
Mohit Chauhan hints at the possibility of 'Rockstar 2'
Mohit Chauhan, the voice behind Ranbir Kapoor's character Jordan in Imtiaz Ali's cult classic Rockstar, recently spoke to Zoom about a possible sequel.
International Emmys 2025: Diljit Dosanjh, 'Chamkila' fail to win
Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila was nominated in two categories at the 2025 International Emmy Awards.
New duo alert: Sharvari, Ahaan lead YRF's action romance
Actor Sharvari Wagh has reportedly been roped in for an upcoming action-romance film by director Ali Abbas Zafar, co-starring Ahaan Panday.
'Truly honored': Diljit Dosanjh bags International Emmy nomination for 'Chamkila'
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has bagged a nomination at the 53rd International Emmy Awards. He is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category for his role in Amar Singh Chamkila, a film directed by Imtiaz Ali.
Banita Sandhu to star opposite Diljit in Imtiaz Ali's film
Welsh actor Banita Sandhu (28) has been roped in for Imtiaz Ali's upcoming untitled film, set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, reported Mid-Day.
Screenwriters Association Awards 2025: Full list of winners
The 6th edition of the Screenwriters Association (SWA) Awards was a star-studded affair, celebrating the best in storytelling across film, television, and web.
Vir Das calls himself 'expensive extra' in 'Love Aaj Kal'
Actor-comedian Vir Das recently revealed that he was offered a whopping ₹8 lakh for his inconsequential role in the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal.
Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti, Varun Sharma to star in 'Side Heroes'
On the occasion of Friendship Day, makers have announced a new film titled Side Heroes.
'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.