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 IST
On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist series, Imtiaz Ali delves into his firsthand experience of collaborating with the King of Romance on the set of 'When Harry Met Sejal', providing a detailed analysis of Shah Rukh Khan's performance and working methodology. He explores the reasons behind the movie's underperformance at the box office and articulates what could have been handled differently. Further, Ali examines the influence of Shah Rukh Khan's stardom on the film's reception. Watch the full video to learn more!
23 August,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai
On the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Imtiaz Ali, the director of "Jab We Met," reminisces about the making of the film. He discusses the process of casting Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor together for the movie and the aftermath of its box office performance. Ali also mentions how Shahid Kapoor became his 'financial advisor' after the film's success, and addresses the popular question of whether he would ever make a sequel to "Jab We Met." Additionally, he shares his perspective on love and much more in this exclusive video interview. #imtiazali #jabwemet #shahidkapoor #kareenakapoor#sitwithhitlist #exclusiveinterview #interview #bollywood
22 August,2024 08:11 PM IST
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 as he reveals that he initially wanted a mature woman to lead the drama, but changed his mind after meeting Alia. In the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, the filmmaker goes back in time to share anecdotes from his first film Socha Na Tha, right up to the latest, Amar Singh Chamkila. Watch the full interview for a deeper insight into the genius of Imtiaz Ali.
17 August,2024 12:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
