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In an interview with the Times of India he talks about his his childhood days in Jamshedpur and his early influences.
In an interview with the Times of India he talks about his his childhood days in Jamshedpur and his early influences.


My parents were still in Patna but I, along with my brother Arif, joined mid-term and stayed with my aunt at Karim Mansion (an old well-known building in Jamshedpur, where they had three cinema theatres, two of which were attached to the house). Even when I went to sleep, I had the sound of cinema in the background and since we lived there, I could go there whenever I wanted even though I was not allowed to. I had made friends with the projectionist and would see him changing reels and call him from his bidi break if the reel stopped in between. I was not studying and I failed. I was so self-conscious after that and for the first three days, I could just not go back to school. This whole embarrassment of failing and craning my neck down and avoiding my friends who had become my seniors, was difficult. Even though I had failed, my father never made me feel worse and was only there to always encourage me. It's after that, that I started applying myself and excelled in studies and sports and started doing theatre.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227640_1_jamshedpur-film-industry-first-film | work=The Times Of India | title=I was an underachiever who lied to look better: Imtiaz Ali}}</ref>
My parents were still in Patna but I, along with my brother Arif, joined mid-term and stayed with my aunt at Karim Mansion (an old well-known building in Jamshedpur, where they had three cinema theatres, two of which were attached to the house). Even when I went to sleep, I had the sound of cinema in the background and since we lived there, I could go there whenever I wanted even though I was not allowed to. I had made friends with the projectionist and would see him changing reels and call him from his bidi break if the reel stopped in between. I was not studying and I failed. I was so self-conscious after that and for the first three days, I could just not go back to school. This whole embarrassment of failing and craning my neck down and avoiding my frimesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227640_1_jamshedpur-film-industry-first-film | work=The Times Of India | title=I was an underachiever who lied to look better: Imtiaz Ali}}</ref>


Later he attended [[Hindu College, University of Delhi|University of Delhi]] in Delhi, where he took part in college theater. He started Ibtida, the dramatics society of Hindu College.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-graduates/446667/ The Graduates - the Hindu College alumni] [[Indian Express]], Tuesday , 14 April 2009.</ref> Thereafter he moved to Mumbai and did a diploma course from Xavier Institute of Communication.<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-26/news-interviews/28009285_1_journey-sunny-deol-film Times interview] [[The Times of India]], 26 April 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2006/04/07/talented-mr-ali/ |title=Talented Mr Ali |publisher=Sakshijuneja.com |date=2006-04-07 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> Imtiaz was married to Preety Ali.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmbiz.asia/news/korean-agent-gets-remake-treatment-from-utv |title=Korean Agent gets remake treatment from UTV |publisher=Filmbiz.asia |date=2011-11-10 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>
Later he attended [[Hindu College, University of Delhi|University of Delhi]] in Delhi, where he took part in college theater. He started Ibtida, the dramatics society of Hindu College.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-graduates/446667/ The Graduates - the Hindu College alumni] [[Indian Express]], Tuesday , 14 April 2009.</ref> Thereafter he moved to Mumbai and did a diploma course from Xavier Institute of Communication.<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-26/news-interviews/28009285_1_journey-sunny-deol-film Times interview] [[The Times of India]], 26 April 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sakshijuneja.com/blog/2006/04/07/talented-mr-ali/ |title=Talented Mr Ali |publisher=Sakshijuneja.com |date=2006-04-07 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> Imtiaz was married to Preety Ali.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmbiz.asia/news/korean-agent-gets-remake-treatment-from-utv |title=Korean Agent gets remake treatment from UTV |publisher=Filmbiz.asia |date=2011-11-10 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>

Revision as of 14:58, 21 February 2014

This article is about the director. For the cricketer, see Imtiaz Ali (cricketer).
Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali in 2012
Born (1971-06-16) June 16, 1971 (age 53)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Occupation(s)Film director, writer
Years active2005–present

Imtiaz Ali (born 16 June 1971) is an Indian film director, actor and writer. In 2005, he made his directorial debut with the film Socha Na Tha. However, it was his second film Jab We Met (2007) that brought him success and fame.[1] His 2009 film Love Aaj Kal gained much critical success, and was declared a super hit at the box office.[2] His latest movie Rockstar (2011) was also a commercial success.[3]

Early life

Imtiaz Ali (Hindi: इम्तिआज अलि, Urdu: امتیاز علی, Bangla: ইমতিয়াজ আলী) was born in Jamshedpur.[4] He had his origins in Darbhanga, Bihar from a Muslim family.[5] He was brought up in Patna and Jamshedpur.[6] His father Mansoor Ali did irrigation jobs and as a child he would sometimes accompany him which gave him a taste of what was going on in the innards of India.[7] He had his early education in St. Michael's High School, Patna and later in D.B.M.S. English school, Jamshedpur,[8][9][10]

In an interview with the Times of India he talks about his his childhood days in Jamshedpur and his early influences.

My parents were still in Patna but I, along with my brother Arif, joined mid-term and stayed with my aunt at Karim Mansion (an old well-known building in Jamshedpur, where they had three cinema theatres, two of which were attached to the house). Even when I went to sleep, I had the sound of cinema in the background and since we lived there, I could go there whenever I wanted even though I was not allowed to. I had made friends with the projectionist and would see him changing reels and call him from his bidi break if the reel stopped in between. I was not studying and I failed. I was so self-conscious after that and for the first three days, I could just not go back to school. This whole embarrassment of failing and craning my neck down and avoiding my frimesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227640_1_jamshedpur-film-industry-first-film | work=The Times Of India | title=I was an underachiever who lied to look better: Imtiaz Ali}}</ref>

Later he attended University of Delhi in Delhi, where he took part in college theater. He started Ibtida, the dramatics society of Hindu College.[11] Thereafter he moved to Mumbai and did a diploma course from Xavier Institute of Communication.[12][13] Imtiaz was married to Preety Ali.[14]

Career

Imtiaz began his career directing TV programs including kurukshetra for Zee TV and Imtehaan for Star Plus.[15] He later moved on to Bollywood films. In 2005, he made his directorial debut with the film Socha Na Tha starring Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia. Despite its box office failure, the film won critical acclaim.

His second film, Jab We Met, starred then real-life couple Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, and became his first box office success. His movie Love Aaj Kal starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, and emerged as his biggest commercial success to date.[16] Ali's latest film Rockstar has also done well at the box office despite mixed reviews.

Imtiaz Ali will make a remake of the 2009 South Korean movie My Girlfriend Is An Agent, 22 Tango starring Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.[17]

On June 10, 2013 it was reported that Ali is working on a new film with Ranbir Kapoor and either Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt.[18]

He also has a production company called Window Seat Films and the first film under this banner is Highway starring Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt.

Filmography

Director

Producer

Writer

Editor

Actor

References

  1. ^ "Box Office 2007". Box Office India. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. ^ "Box Office 2009". Boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
  3. ^ "The Top HITS Of 2011". Box Office India. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. ^ "I was an underachiever who lied to look better: Imtiaz Ali". The Times Of India.
  5. ^ "Chavanni Chap (चवन्नी चैप): जब वी वोट-इम्तियाज़ अली". Chavannichap.blogspot.com. 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  6. ^ "I'd like to give Jab We Met an overhaul: Imtiaz Ali". CNN-IBN. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  7. ^ khan, tabish. "I was an underachiever who lied to look better: Imtiaz Ali". The Times Of India.
  8. ^ "Director Imtiaz Ali started with TV". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
  9. ^ http://www.dbms.edu.in/school/glimpses/16-a-poem-of-his
  10. ^ http://www.dbms.edu.in/in-the-news/92-dbms-to-star-in-ex-students-film
  11. ^ The Graduates - the Hindu College alumni Indian Express, Tuesday , 14 April 2009.
  12. ^ Times interview The Times of India, 26 April 2009.
  13. ^ "Talented Mr Ali". Sakshijuneja.com. 2006-04-07. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  14. ^ "Korean Agent gets remake treatment from UTV". Filmbiz.asia. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  15. ^ "Imtiaz in no mood for sequels". IBNLive. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
  16. ^ Love Aaj Kal, a Smash Hit[dead link]
  17. ^ "Shahid and Katrina in Imtiaz Ali's next".
  18. ^ Baddhan, Raj (2013-06-10). "Deepika or Alia opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Imtiaz Ali's next?". showbiz bizAsia. Retrieved 2013-06-10.

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