Join ace director Imtiaz Ali on an episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he opens up about his fondness and love for late actor Rishi Kapoor and how their mutual affection for food got them closer on the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal.' Imtiaz Ali recalls working with the legendary Rishi Kapoor, a man whose charisma and talent left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In a heartwarming anecdote, Ali shares a humorous incident that perfectly encapsulates Kapoor's larger-than-life personality. Watch the video for more.
03 September,2024 07:00 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
After the failure of ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ and ‘Love Aaj Kal’ at the box office, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali bounced back with one of the most-watched films on Netflix this year - ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, the movie maverick reveals how he had signed Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh for the titular role even before he became a global sensation with his performance at Coachella 2023. Watch the video for more. #imtiazali #diljitdosanjh #sitwithhitlist #chamkila #entertainment #bollywood #interview
28 August,2024 09:29 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
