Reflecting on Imtiaz Ali’s Birthday: How the filmmaker’s unique writing style shines in the most memorable scenes of Jab We Met and Tamasha
Imtiaz Ali embarked on his journey as a director in Bollywood with the 2005 film Socha Na Tha. Over the past 20 years, he has carved out a unique place for himself and has become one of the most beloved filmmakers.
Known for his intimate filmmaking style and complex yet relatable characters, Imtiaz recently shared insights into his writing process. This revelation reminded us of scenes from his films that reflect his creative mindset. As we celebrate his birthday today, let’s delve into how Imtiaz’s writing mindset is reflected in his movie scenes.
Imtiaz Ali on his writing process
In a recent podcast with Ranveer Allahabadia, Imtiaz Ali discussed his writing process. He revealed that ideas often come to him subconsciously, triggered by observations of people or situations. These ideas linger in his mind, eventually evolving into intricate narratives reflecting human emotions and relationships.
How his writing mindset connects to some of the most memorable scenes in Jab We Met
Imtiaz’s recollection of a girl at a bus stand resonates with Geet’s character in Jab We Met, inspired by East Delhi girls he observed during bus journeys. Similarly, his memory of a girl crying unfazed at a park brings to mind Tara’s emotional outburst in Tamasha.
Imtiaz’s infectious storytelling nature mirrors Ved’s character in Tamasha, who bares his soul to strangers at a dhaba, echoing profound lines like “Kise chahiye mann ka sona aankh ka moti.”
As Pinkvilla extends warm birthday wishes to Imtiaz Ali, we anticipate another year of groundbreaking storytelling and cinematic brilliance.
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