Which Of The Imtiaz Ali Movies Is Your Favourite?

Top 7 Movies By The 'Rockstar' Director Imtiaz Ali

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Imtiaz Ali’s movies have a special trait of speaking out to a whole generation. From Socha Na Tha to Tamasha, the passionate and surreal representations whisk the audience away to a whole new world. In dealing with the concepts like identity and relationships, Imtiaz Ali, through his films, is able to reach out to a whole lot of fragmented youth.

Beginning his career in television, Ali has today attained a notable space on the silver screen. While the audience waits for his upcoming film ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’, here is a list of Imtiaz Ali films which will always be looked up to in Bollywood:-

#1. Socha Na Tha (2005): In his debut film, the director gives a unique form and shape to the concept of arranged marriages. Viren and Aditi defy the social norms throughout the film and believe in doing things on their own terms, which, of course, includes marriage. The film marks the entry of a different trend into Hindi cinema.

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#2. Jab We Met (2007): A blockbuster hit, Jab We Met depicts a fascinating collision of two entirely different personas. The film introduces the iconic character of Geet, which was celebrated and cherished even a decade after its release.

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#3. Love Aajkal (2009): Following the pattern of the stream of consciousness and flashback, the film embodies the stark difference and striking similarities between the romantic trends of the past and the present.

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#4. Rockstar (2011): A heart-wrenching tale of a singer who comes out to be a frenzied lover and a rebel. Ranbir Kapoor’s journey from Janardhan to Jordan is majestically presented.

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#5. Cocktail (2012): Cocktail was an interesting take on love, marriage, and friendship. The contrasting characters of Meera and Veronica lead us to a conflict between self-expression and morality.

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#6. Highway (2014): One of the most remarkable films of the present times, Highway was an intrinsic story of discovering a sense of self. Wonderfully picturesque in nature, the film leaves you with a liberating rush in your mind by its end.

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#7. Tamasha (2015): One of the latest Imtiaz Ali’s works, Tamasha presents the identity crisis in a manner which is extremely relatable to its audiences. Though it was not a box-office success, the film has bagged a special corner in the hearts and souls of the audiences.