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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)
Occupation(s)Film director and 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 had his origins in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.[4] He was brought up in Patna and Jamshedpur.[5] He had his early education in Patna and later in D.B.M.S. English school, Jamshedpur,[6] [7][8]and later attended University of Delhi in Delhi, where he took part in college theater. He started Ibtida the dramatic society of Hindu College.[9] Thereafter he moved to Mumbai and did a diploma course from Xavier Institute of Communication.[10][11] Imtiaz was married to Preety Ali.[12]

Personal Life

According to reports, Imtiaz Ali has separated from his wife Preety.[13]

Career

Ali began his career directing TV programs including Kurukshetra for Zee TV and Imtehaan for Star Plus.[14] 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 next film, Jab We Met, starred then real-life couple Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, and became his first box office success. His next movie Love Aaj Kal starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, and emerged as his biggest commercial success to date.[15] 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 Sushant Singh Rajput.[16]

Filmography

Director

Socha Na Tha (2005)

Jab We Met (2007)

Love Aaj Kal (2009)

Rockstar (2011)

Highway (2013)

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. ^ "Chavanni Chap (चवन्नी चैप): जब वी वोट-इम्तियाज़ अली". Chavannichap.blogspot.com. 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  5. ^ "I'd like to give Jab We Met an overhaul: Imtiaz Ali". CNN-IBN. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  6. ^ "Director Imtiaz Ali started with TV". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
  7. ^ http://www.dbms.edu.in/school/glimpses/16-a-poem-of-his
  8. ^ http://www.dbms.edu.in/in-the-news/92-dbms-to-star-in-ex-students-film
  9. ^ The Graduates - the Hindu College alumni Indian Express, Tuesday , 14 April 2009.
  10. ^ Times interview The Times of India, 26 April 2009.
  11. ^ "Talented Mr Ali". Sakshijuneja.com. 2006-04-07. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  12. ^ "Korean Agent gets remake treatment from UTV". Filmbiz.asia. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  13. ^ "Imtiaz Ali separates from wife". 12 July 2012.
  14. ^ "Imtiaz in no mood for sequels". IBNLive. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
  15. ^ Love Aaj Kal, a Smash Hit[dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Shahid and Katrina in Imtiaz Ali's next".

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