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Imtiaz Ali’s films taught me that getting what you want won’t save you | Opinion-entertainment News

Imtiaz Ali’s films taught me that getting what you want won’t save you | Opinion-entertainment News

Have you ever wept after months of feeling the tears gather at the edges of your being? Have you ever wept until you thought there was nothing left, only to find yourself yearning for more tears, as though they were the very thing your soul had been starved of all along? Have you ever found yourself gasping between sobs after spending so long breathing through life on sheer endurance alone? Have you ever comforted yourself because there was no one else around to do it for you? Have you ever tried to lift your own spirits while knowing that, after all, you were all you had? On an otherwise random summer Monday afternoon, I found myself doing exactly all this. The tears arrived after seasons of anticipation, after many afternoons spent sensing their approach, postponing their arrival, pretending they belonged to another day. And when they finally came, they came all at once. What came to mind almost instantly was Harry (Shah Rukh Khan) from Imtiaz Ali’s Jab Harry Met Sejal. There is a moment …

‘Outsiders have it easier’: Imtiaz Ali says Ranbir-Alia face greater scrutiny as nepo kids | Bollywood News

‘Outsiders have it easier’: Imtiaz Ali says Ranbir-Alia face greater scrutiny as nepo kids | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 6, 2026 01:03 PM IST Nepotism continues to be one of the most debated subjects in Bollywood. The insider-versus-outsider discourse has remained a recurring talking point in the industry, with star kids often facing scrutiny over their privileges while outsiders highlight the challenges of breaking into the business. Over the years, countless actors and filmmakers have been asked to weigh in on the issue, and the latest to share his perspective is filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. ‘People coming from outside have it easier’ In a conversation with Zoom, Imtiaz addressed the insider-versus-outsider debate and spoke about actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who are frequently labelled as products of nepotism. Offering a perspective that differs from the popular narrative, he said, “I feel that Alia, Ranbir and many other actors and people of the film industry who have been born in the film industry go through an added toughness because they’ve got examples of success right around them. They have to compete with their own fathers, uncles and mothers to call themselves, …

Did Shah Rukh Khan impose himself in the making of Jab Harry Met Sejal? Imtiaz Ali REACTS

Did Shah Rukh Khan impose himself in the making of Jab Harry Met Sejal? Imtiaz Ali REACTS

When it was announced that Shah Rukh Khan and Imtiaz Ali are coming together for a movie, fans couldn’t keep calm. It was a collaboration—something cinephiles dreamt of for years. Considering the kind of talents coming together, the expectations were quite high. In 2017, their movie Jab Harry Met Sejal was released in theatres. It also starred Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. Also Read – Allu Arjun arrest: Pushpa 2 star walks out of the court after bail, lawyer draws comparisons to SRK’s Raees stampede case Imtiaz Ali on SRK’s Jab Harry Met Sejal As mentioned, fans had a lot of expectations from Shah Rukh Khan and Imtiaz Ali’s movie. However, when Jab Harry Met Sejal was released, it didn’t get a lot of positive reviews. The film even failed to earn decent numbers at the box office. Back then, several entertainment news reports mentioned that SRK allegedly interfered with or took charge of the movie. So is it true? Imtiaz has now answered the question. Also Read – Don Song Out: Shah Rukh …

Imtiaz Ali’s Daughter Ida Ali Looks Perfect In Her Bridesmaid’s Look For Aaliyah | Movies

Imtiaz Ali’s Daughter Ida Ali Looks Perfect In Her Bridesmaid’s Look For Aaliyah | Movies

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Imtiaz Ali reacts to criticism over his casting couch remark; ‘Of course, terrible things have happened…’

Imtiaz Ali reacts to criticism over his casting couch remark; ‘Of course, terrible things have happened…’

Imtiaz Ali has come under criticism for his remarks on the casting couch in Bollywood, with filmmaker-writer Vinta Nanda accusing him of speaking on behalf of women. In response to the backlash, Ali clarified that his comments were misunderstood. Addressing the controversy, he took to his Instagram Story to react to the criticism and Vinta’s remarks. He reshared a post highlighting her critique to present his perspective and stated, “Of course, terrible things have happened, and they continue to happen.” After Vinta’s post criticizing him for the remark, Imtiaz Ali wrote on social media (now deleted), “Uh oh there seems to be a misunderstanding that I must clarify. I haven’t denied or disputed the tons of harassment cases that Vinta ji and many other friends have spoken about; in fact these incidents are deeply disturbing and must be dealt with severely and consistently.”  He added, “I was pointing out that it is doubly frustrating that the entire film industry, all those hundreds of men on every set who are otherwise remarkably well-mannered, get a bad name …

Anurag Kashyap, Imtiaz Ali’s Daughters Recall Being Held Hostage During Robbery: ‘Thought We’re Going To Die’

Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida Ali share a special bond. They grew up together in the same building and are not only best friends but are like sisters. Ida was a guest on Aaliyah’s podcast Young, Dumb & Anxious podcast where the two recalled the time when they were held hostage by their house help while she robbed the place. Aaliyah Kashyap said, “Her parents and my parents were going out together somewhere and she (Ida) was staying at my house and my nani was there. My nani was watching us and so was our didi, who was working in our house at the time.” “She locked my nani in the room in the evening after my parents left. She taped Ida and my mouth and tied our hands to a chair. We were crying and freaking out because we thought we were going to die. So basically she was stealing stuff from the house. She was stealing jewellery and money or whatever was in house,” she added. “Thankfully, my …

From Amul, ‘Ek Chamach Khila’ Tribute To Parineeti Chopra-Diljit Dosanjh’s Amar Singh Chamkila

Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: April 16, 2024, 08:59 IST The movie is based on the life of Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Amul India shared an animated picture on their Instagram featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in their roles from the movie Amar Singh Chamkila. Parineeti Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh’s Amar Singh Chamkila was released on Netflix a few days back. Before its release, BTS videos and interviews made rounds on social media and the movie garnered praise for its stunning portrayal of Amar Singh Chamkila and netizens calling the film and Imtiaz Ali’s direction ‘masterpiece’. Since its release, the movie has spread its charm and fans can’t stop talking about how beautifully both Parineeti and Diljit played their parts and brought the characters to life. With praise pouring in from all corners for the musical drama, popular dairy brand Amul India has also given a major shout-out to the film. Amul India, a renowned dairy brand, shared an animated picture on their Instagram featuring Diljit Dosanjh …

Imtiaz Ali reveals why Bollywood won’t shut down, despite people predicting it | Bollywood

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has shared his opinion on people writing off the Hindi film industry in 2022 as well as the comeback of Bollywood films the next year. Speaking with DNA India, Imtiaz shared that he heard “Bollywood nahi chalega (Bollywood won’t survive)” many times. He added that cinema didn’t die because of dreamers like him. (Also Read | Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty to Imtiaz Ali: 5 times filmmakers who admitted making mistakes in their movies) Imtiaz Ali spoke about the Hindi film industry. Imtiaz on people criticising Bollywood Imtiaz said, “Main dus baar sunn chuka hoon, ab Bollywood nahi chalega. Jab main aaya tha industry mein logo ne kaha tha, ‘Ab khatam ho gaya theatre, ab nahi chalega’ (I’ve heard multiple times that now Bollywood won’t survive. When I entered the industry, people had said, ‘Now theatre is over, it won’t work’).” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Imtiaz shares why cinema won’t shut down He also added, “Even before that, when VCR came people said the same things. …