Director Imtiaz Ali, known for his recent success with the OTT release “Amar Singh Chamkila,” recently discussed his filmmaking journey and the reception of his past projects in an interview with Hindustan Times.
Reflecting on his exploration of Amar Singh Chamkila’s complex personality, Ali highlighted the artist’s role as both a product and a victim of society. He also touched upon the challenges faced by his previous films, “Love Aaj Kal” (2020) and “Jab Harry Met Sejal” (2017), admitting to shortcomings in their execution while hoping audiences would recognize their merits.
While Ali’s films like “Tamasha” (2015) and “Rockstar” (2011) found acclaim for their intellectual depth, he expressed a desire to avoid being perceived as making exclusively intellectual cinema. Instead, he expressed openness to exploring different genres, including masala films, albeit in his own authentic style.
Ali’s return to the limelight comes with the success of “Amar Singh Chamkila,” starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Despite initially shying away from biopics, Ali found the story of Chamkila compelling amidst societal judgment. However, he clarified that he doesn’t plan to focus on biographical films in the future.
As Dosanjh and Chopra’s film continues to resonate with audiences, Ali remains committed to preserving the magic and unpredictability of cinema while exploring diverse storytelling avenues.
