Imtiaz Ali Unfiltered: Bollywood, Filmmaking & The Art of Storytelling | Game Changers S1 E7
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A filmmaker who redefined love, journeys, and emotions on screen! ❤️ Imtiaz Ali shares his incredible filmmaking process, thoughts on changing audience preferences, and what makes a story truly timeless. From Jab We Met to Tamasha, he reveals the essence of storytelling and the evolution of cinema. 🔥 A must-watch for every cinephile! Watch the full episode now and share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 The full episode is streaming NOW !! 0:00 – Promo 1:34 – Introduction 2:20 – Imtiaz Ali’s unique thought process and perspective 2:42 – The failure of *Socha Na Tha* and his reaction to it 3:45 – How he decided to become a filmmaker and the beginning of his journey 5:54 – The truth behind the rebellious nature of his characters 6:45 – Chamkila: The storyline, audience expectations vs. Imtiaz Ali’s vision 8:48 – What makes a game-changing director? 10:40 – "It’s not simple to be simple" – the art of simplicity in storytelling 12:48 – If *Tamasha* were made today, how would it be different? 13:05 – The storytelling approach in Chamkila and why Diljit Dosanjh was the perfect fit for the role 14:30 – The narrative style of Love Aaj Kal and Saif Ali Khan’s strong belief in the concept 18:45 – His working relationship with A.R. Rahman and Pritam 20:57 – Why Love Aaj Kal 2 didn’t work as expected 23:07 – The importance of casting in Imtiaz Ali’s films 27:33 – Filmmaking: An art or a business? 29:10 – What’s easier—writing a film or directing one? 30:45 – The inspiration behind his non-conformist characters 34:37 – If *Jab We Met* was made today, how would it change? 35:36 – The impact of his films on society 37:10 – Imtiaz Ali’s filmmaking process—refining the craft 41:49 – The defining moment or film in his career 48:28– The film closest to Imtiaz Ali’s heart 48:46 – His To-Do list and upcoming projects 50:29 – Does today’s generation require a shift in filmmaking styles? 54:00 – Working with different cinematographers and their influence on his films 55:20 – Answering audience questions 56:44 – Rapid-fire round with Imtiaz Ali 🔔 Subscribe to Game Changers on YouTube to know more interesting stories. Also, Follow us on: -Twitter : https://x.com/GCofIndiac -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamechangersofin... --- 💻 Follow Komal Nahta on Social Media. Facebook. [@komal.nahta](https://facebook.com/komal.nahta) Twitter. [@komalnahta](https://twitter.com/komalnahta) Instagram. [@komal.nahta](https://instagram.com/komal.nahta) -Youtube: / @KomalNahtaOfficial NOTE: All the above content is freshly created by our team. All copyrights for the above content are owned by us. #GameChangers #KomalNahta #PodcastLive #FilmmakingInsights #BollywoodDirectors #CreativeJourneys #CinemaLovers #Podcast #Trending #BoxOffice #BehindTheScenes #CreativeJourney #CinematicGenius #GameChangersOfIndia #ImtiazAli #Bollywood #Filmmaker #Newepisode #IndianCinema #LegendaryDirector #JabWeMet #Tamasha #Rockstar #LoveAajKal
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