Imtiaz Ali on Love, Rockstar, Philosophy, Hindi Cinema's Resurgence & Life | Karishma Mehta

He never dreamt of becoming a filmmaker. He still doesn't understand love. Yet over the years, Imtiaz Ali has created some of India's most iconic films and love stories, from Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha, and Love Aaj Kal to his latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga. For him, storytelling has never been about having all the answers—it's about constantly searching for them. In this episode of the Humans of Bombay Show, filmmaker, director, and screenwriter Imtiaz Ali sits down with Karishma Mehta for a conversation about love, storytelling, creativity, cinema, consumerism, and the philosophy that has shaped both his films and the person behind them. In this episode, Imtiaz Ali talks about: - Why he still doesn't understand love? - Why you should never follow anyone's advice - His journey from rejection to filmmaking - Why he never planned to become a director - The making of Main Vaapas Aaunga - The stories behind Rockstar, Tamasha & Jab We Met - Why trains keep appearing in his films - Hi