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Imtiaz Ali: Bachchan Era Defined My Career
11 Oct
Summary
- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali calls himself a product of the Amitabh Bachchan era.
- Ali expressed a desire to direct Amitabh Bachchan in a future film.
- The director recently marked 25 years in the film industry.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has stated that he was born into the era defined by Amitabh Bachchan and believes there will never be another actor of his caliber. Ali, known for directing films like 'Jab We Met' and 'Rockstar', recently shared his admiration for Bachchan, expressing a desire to direct him in a future project.
Ali recently observed his 25th anniversary in the film industry, a milestone accompanied by the success of his latest film, 'Main Wapas Aaunga'. He views his career and the audience's appreciation as a privilege, which he aims to honor by delivering his best work. The director sees filmmaking as a source of enjoyment rather than pressure.
Ali's comments were made on the sidelines of Whistling Woods International's 'Celebrate Cinema '26' festival. He participated in a session discussing his film 'Main Wapas Aaunga'. This year has been particularly eventful for Ali, including his daughter's engagement and his quarter-century in filmmaking.
