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Imtiaz Ali's Plea: Succeed If You Quit Your Job for Passion
7 Mar
Summary
- Director Imtiaz Ali urges those who quit jobs for passion to achieve success.
- He stresses the need to earn money to survive and prosper.
- Ali received an emotional account from a fan who quit after watching Tamasha.

Director Imtiaz Ali recently spoke at a fan meet in Mumbai, addressing the impact of his film Tamasha (2015). While the movie underperformed at the box office, it has gained a cult following, inspiring some viewers to quit their jobs and pursue their passions, often in creative fields.
Ali made a heartfelt plea to those who left their jobs after watching Tamasha: "be successful and be a good example." He stressed the fundamental need to earn money to sustain oneself and achieve greater prosperity, advising a balanced approach to life and career.
He recounted a touching moment when a fan approached him, confessing to quitting his job inspired by Tamasha. Ali urged the fan to work hard and succeed, explaining that failure would lead to regret and a negative influence on others considering similar paths.



