Biography
Imtiaz Ali is an Indian film director and writer. He started his career with writing and directing television shows. He directed shows like Imtehaan, Naina and Kurukshetra. In 2005 he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha, that did not do well. Then he earned critical and commercial success for his direction of Jab We Met (2007). Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Rockstar (2011) made him known amongst youngsters.
Known For
Complete Filmography

Metro... In Dino
2025
as Cameo
Follows interconnected stories of several different couples, each facing a crossroads at different stages in their lives and relationships.

My Melbourne
2025
Creative Director
An anthology of four diverse stories about identity and belonging through prism of love and loss, sexuality, marriage and wish to fulfill dreams.

Amar Singh Chamkila
2024
Producer, Writer, Director
A humble singer’s brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death.

Thai Massage
2022
Producer
A typical middle-class 70-year-old widower, Atmaram Dubey, who has been celibate for decades, realises he will probably never have sex. This awakening...

Love Aaj Kal
2020
Director, Story, Screenplay
When professional ambitions clash with personal feelings for a modern-day couple, a love story from a bygone era may offer some wisdom.

Laila Majnu
2018
Screenplay, Choreographer, Producer
Laila is a free-spirited girl from a conservative family who firmly believes in living for the present. Qais, a spoilt brat, falls head over heels in ...

The Other Way
2018
Director, Writer
Rewa, a bride, is questioning her decision just moments before her wedding, and takes one last step before taking the leap.

Jab Harry Met Sejal
2017
Screenplay, Director
Haunted by the memories of home he once knew, a middle-aged tour guide unconsciously embarks on a journey to find self.

Bruno & Juliet: A True Love Story
2017
Director, Writer
The story of a friendship between two dogs
Roots
2017
This documentary explores the rich heritage of Indian classical music and the reasons behind its modern decline in popularity

#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
2016
Writer, Director
A man has an argument with a sex worker in the aftermath of a stock market crash.

Tamasha
2015
Director, Producer, Story
Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.

INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
2014
Thanks
A short film exploring two stories about love, loss and reunion set inside a café in Kolkata, India.

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express
2014
as Self
Snippets of a journey with Imtiaz Ali

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express
2014
Director
Snippets of a journey with Imtiaz Ali

Highway
2014
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Right before her wedding, a young woman finds herself abducted and held for ransom. As the initial days pass, she begins to develop a strange bond wit...

Window Seat in Kashmir
2012
Writer, Director
A day in the life of a shikarawala on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Cocktail
2012
Writer
A shy simple traditional girl leaves her family in India for her new husband in London, where she meets a shameless flirt and a complicated party girl...

Rockstar
2011
Director, Story
College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, ...

Teen Maar
2011
Original Story
Michael Velayudham is a chef specialized in Italian cuisine in Cape Town. He falls in love with Meera Sasthri - another Indian staying in Cape Town. M...

Kanden Kadhalai
2009
Original Story
After his encounter with a chirpy girl, Anjali, during their train journey, a depressed Sakthivel's attitude towards life changes. Though he is attrac...

Love Aaj Kal
2009
Director, Story
Two lovers break up after they realize that their career goals are pulling them in different directions.

Jab We Met
2007
Director, Screenplay, Story
A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.

Ahista Ahista
2006
Screenplay, Story
A professional witness at the marriage registrar helps a runaway girl when her boyfriend does not show up for the wedding. He falls in love with her, ...

Socha Na Tha
2005
Director, Screenplay, Editor
Viren and Aditi refuse an arranged marriage and that creates a rift between their families. But when their friendship turns into love, it leads to cha...

Black Friday
2004
as Yakub Memon
Bombs tear through Bombay in 1993, wreaking havoc and polarising the citizens. With perpetrators at large, the state launches a massive man-hunt to un...

Witness
2000
Director, Writer
An aimless man who turns his life around after meeting a woman whose lover has disappeared. Things take an unforeseen turn when the lover returns.
The Idiot of Istanbul
N/A
Director, Screenplay
Imtiaz Ali's next featuring Tripti and Fahadh. Said to be an unconventional love story.
Imtiaz Ali Next
N/A
Director, Writer
Next film of Imtiaz Ali