Join ace director Imtiaz Ali on an episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he opens up about his fondness and love for late actor Rishi Kapoor and how their mutual affection for food got them closer on the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal.' Imtiaz Ali recalls working with the legendary Rishi Kapoor, a man whose charisma and talent left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In a heartwarming anecdote, Ali shares a humorous incident that perfectly encapsulates Kapoor's larger-than-life personality. Watch the video for more.
03 September,2024 07:00 PM IST
In an episode of Sit with Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar, Imtiaz Ali, the director behind the iconic film 'Rockstar', opens up about the wild journey of creating this cinematic gem, sharing a hilarious anecdote about how he lost the original script. But that’s not all! He dives into the quirky personality of Ranbir Kapoor, who played the lead role, revealing how his inquisitive nature often led to some unexpected and funny moments. Ali opens up about his exhilarating collaboration with the legendary A.R. Rahman, the magic of his compositions, and how the soulful music captured the essence of his vision.
31 August,2024 08:35 PM IST
After the failure of ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ and ‘Love Aaj Kal’ at the box office, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali bounced back with one of the most-watched films on Netflix this year - ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, the movie maverick reveals how he had signed Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh for the titular role even before he became a global sensation with his performance at Coachella 2023. Watch the video for more. #imtiazali #diljitdosanjh #sitwithhitlist #chamkila #entertainment #bollywood #interview
28 August,2024 09:29 PM IST
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 what led to the downfall of his second attempt at ‘Love Aaj Kal,’ starring Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan. He responds to Sara’s comment on a previous episode of Sit With Hitlist, in which she admitted to hating herself in the film and explained that he doesn’t blame her. Imtiaz also explains why the film didn’t resonate with the audience resulting in it being nothing like its predecessor which starred Sara’s father Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone. Watch the video for more. #imtiazali #saraalikhan #loveaajkal #sitwithhitlist #mayankshekhar #entertainment #interview
24 August,2024 06:40 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 IST
Where would Imtiaz Ali create the songs for this directorial debut ‘Socha Na Tha’? At Versova beach in the dead of the night, with lyricist Irshad Kamil and composer Sandesh Shandilya. He narrates how the cops hauled them up one night and the trio continued cracking the song even as they were taken to the police station. In the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit with Hitlist series, Imtiaz Ali recalls his favourite memories as a filmmaker, collaborating with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Jab Harry Met Sejal', and how much he loves Amitabh Bachchan that he can't see himself working with the legendary actor. Stay tuned for the full interview, out on August 17.
16 August,2024 12:00 AM IST
Sit With Hitlist promo: You’d imagine a director reading out his script, beat by beat, to an actor. But what if we told you it was the other way around with Rockstar? In the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit with Hitlist series, Imtiaz Ali recalls how he had approached Ranbir Kapoor for a different film, but they ended up reviving his long-forgotten script of Rockstar that had done the rounds. He also narrates how Alia Bhatt was cast in Highway, and his equation with her father Mahesh Bhatt. Stay tuned for the full interview, out on August 17. #sitwithhitlist #imtiazali #ranbirkapoor #rockstar #chamkila #exclusiveinterview #entertainment #mayankshekhar
15 August,2024 12:01 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
