I'm not the 'look at me' kind of a person. I do not like showing off in public or written about. Imtiaz Ali kindpersonpublic Change image and share on social
The physical journey in my films is indicative of the internal journey that my characters take. Imtiaz Ali characterfilmindicative Change image and share on social
When you write a story, it just flows and you don't control it. It's subconscious. Imtiaz Ali controlflowstory Change image and share on social
I am a keen observer of my own films; I also try to discover myself through the movies I make. Imtiaz Ali discoverfilmkeen Change image and share on social
I was interested in theatre and media and came to Mumbai to get a job. I imagined that the film industry would be a white building with producers sitting in different rooms, and you could walk in and meet them, and they would interview you and select you. Imtiaz Ali buildfilmimagine share on social
Usually, you lose interest in a story beyond a certain point. But with 'Highway,' there was something very subtle, yet something very influential. I intended 'Highway' to be the first film that I ever made. Didn't happen. Imtiaz Ali filmhappenhighway share on social
I feel whatever an actor does on screen is something the actor 'does,' and what the director can do is to tell, talk or instruct. So, all the credit for an actor's performance goes to the actor alone. Imtiaz Ali actorcreditdirector Change image and share on social
I want all my films to look distinctly different, like some other directors I admire. But in a way, I can't really take myself completely out of the movies I make. Imtiaz Ali admirecompletelydirector Change image and share on social
Coming from a middle class background, travel was always considered a luxury then, even if it meant going to a relative's place or a religious shrine. Imtiaz Ali backgroundclasscome Change image and share on social
I want to direct what I feel is interesting - not what is supposed to be my zone. Imtiaz Ali directfeelinterest Change image and share on social
