Imtiaz Ali

Imtiaz Ali

1971-06-16 Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India 29 Credits

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.

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Metro... In Dino

Metro... In Dino

2025

as Cameo

8.0
Acting

Follows interconnected stories of several different couples, each facing a crossroads at different stages in their lives and relationships.

My Melbourne

My Melbourne

2025

Creative Director

Directing

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

Amar Singh Chamkila

2024

Producer, Writer, Director

7.7
Producing Writing Directing

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

Thai Massage

2022

Producer

6.2
Producing

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

Love Aaj Kal

2020

Director, Story, Screenplay

5.6
Directing Writing Producing

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

Laila Majnu

2018

Screenplay, Choreographer, Producer

6.9
Writing Producing

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

The Other Way

2018

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

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

Jab Harry Met Sejal

2017

Screenplay, Director

6.5
Writing Directing

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

Bruno & Juliet: A True Love Story

2017

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

The story of a friendship between two dogs

Roots

2017

Acting

This documentary explores the rich heritage of Indian classical music and the reasons behind its modern decline in popularity

#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream

#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream

2016

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

A man has an argument with a sex worker in the aftermath of a stock market crash.

Tamasha

Tamasha

2015

Director, Producer, Story

6.8
Directing Producing Writing

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

INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT

2014

Thanks

7.2

A short film exploring two stories about love, loss and reunion set inside a café in Kolkata, India.

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express

2014

as Self

Acting

Snippets of a journey with Imtiaz Ali

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express

Window Seat in Rajdhani Express

2014

Director

Directing

Snippets of a journey with Imtiaz Ali

Highway

Highway

2014

Director, Producer, Screenplay

7.2
Directing Producing Writing

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

Window Seat in Kashmir

2012

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

A day in the life of a shikarawala on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Cocktail

Cocktail

2012

Writer

6.1
Writing

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

Rockstar

2011

Director, Story

7.3
Directing Writing

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

Teen Maar

Teen Maar

2011

Original Story

3.6
Writing

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

Kanden Kadhalai

2009

Original Story

4.6
Writing

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

Love Aaj Kal

2009

Director, Story

6.2
Directing Writing

Two lovers break up after they realize that their career goals are pulling them in different directions.

Jab We Met

Jab We Met

2007

Director, Screenplay, Story

7.3
Directing Writing

A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.

Ahista Ahista

Ahista Ahista

2006

Screenplay, Story

7.2
Writing

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

Socha Na Tha

2005

Director, Screenplay, Editor

5.9
Directing Writing

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

Black Friday

2004

as Yakub Memon

7.5
Acting

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

Witness

2000

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

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

Directing Writing

Imtiaz Ali's next featuring Tripti and Fahadh. Said to be an unconventional love story.

Imtiaz Ali Next

N/A

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Next film of Imtiaz Ali