Imtiaz Ali on Love, Cinema & Being the King of Re-releases | THR Talks

Anupama Chopra sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for an intimate conversation about his approach to cinema, love stories, and the art of filmmaking on The Hollywood Reporter India's THR Talks. Imtiaz opens up about being crowned the "undisputed king of re-releases," his unique casting philosophy, and why he considers himself "cinema illiterate" despite creating some of Hindi cinema's most beloved films.

The conversation delves deep into Imtiaz's creative process, from his emotional approach to directing to his experiences working with stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan. Anupama and Imtiaz discuss the challenges of creating modern love stories, the influence of poetry on his work, and memorable behind-the-scenes moments from films like Rockstar, Highway, and Chamkila. This candid discussion offers rare insights into the mind of one of contemporary Indian cinema's most influential directors.