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Imtiaz Ali

Writing

Born June 16, 1971 · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare Awards

Filmography15 titles

The Great Indian Kapil Show

2024as Self

Amar Singh Chamkila

2024Director, Producer, Writer

Black Friday

2004as Yakub Memon

Rockstar

2011Director, Story

Jab We Met

2007Director, Screenplay, Story

Ahista Ahista

2006Screenplay, Story

Laila Majnu

2018Choreographer, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Jab Harry Met Sejal

2017Director, Screenplay

Love Aaj Kal

2009Director, Story

Metro in Dino

2025as Cameo

Thai Massage

2022Producer

Cocktail

2012Writer

Socha Na Tha

2005Director, Editor, Screenplay

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Love Aaj Kal

2020Director, Producer, Screenplay, Script Supervisor, Story