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Imtiaz Ali: Love Aaj Kal 2 Was a 'Useless Experiment'
27 May
Summary
- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali called Love Aaj Kal 2 a 'useless experiment'.
- The original title for the film was considered 'Reverse'.
- Sara Ali Khan's confidence was affected by the film's failure.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has reflected on the 2020 romantic drama Love Aaj Kal 2, labeling it a "useless experiment" that failed to meet his expectations. He shared that the project, starring Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan, was initially conceived with a different narrative. Ali also disclosed that the film was nearly titled "Reverse" before ultimately being connected to the Love Aaj Kal franchise.
Ali explained that connecting the film to the original franchise may have negatively influenced audience expectations. He noted that the decision to use the Love Aaj Kal title was not necessarily beneficial for the project. Meanwhile, Sara Ali Khan had previously expressed that the film's failure had a significant impact on her confidence as an actress.
Currently, Imtiaz Ali is promoting his forthcoming romantic drama, Main Vaapas Aaunga, which is set against the backdrop of Partition. The film features Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh, and Naseeruddin Shah and is slated for release on June 12, 2026. The director has indicated that Partition survivors often share stories of love, motivating him to make this film now.
