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Published 12:13 IST, October 31st 2019

Imtiaz Ali films that were received well by critics as well as fans

Imtiaz Ali is a renowned director and writer. He is loved for his directorial work in films like Rockstar. Here are three well-appreciated films of the director

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Imtiaz Ali is considered by fans to be one of the best directors of the Bollywood film industry. He has also been writing scripts and dialogues for a number of films. He was the writer behind films like Cocktail and Love Aaj Kal. He last directed the Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma-starrer Jab Harry Met Sejal. He will be directing the sequel of Love Aaj Kal starring Sara Ali Khan and Karthik Aaryan. Here are three films of Imtiaz Ali that are a must-watch.

Best works of director Imtiaz Ali

1.       Tamasha (2015)

The film released in the year 2015. The film was written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film was critically acclaimed but did not do very well at the box office. The story, and the representation of mental illness, is what made film enthusiasts praise it. The film stars actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Piyush Mishra in pivotal roles. The film was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The music of the film has been by given academy award winner A.R. Rahman, which was widely appreciated by the audience. You can watch Tamasha on Netflix.

2.       Highway (2014)

This film was the second that starred Alia Bhatt. This film was also written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film also starred actors like Randeep Hooda and Durgesh Kumar. The film revolved around the kidnapping of a young woman and covered issues like sexual harassment. The film did well with the audience as well. The film is seen as a turning point for the actor Alia Bhatt. The film was also produced by Imtiaz Ali. The film had music that was loved by a lot of people. You can watch this film on Hotstar.

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3.       Jab We Met (2007)

This film was one of the most popular films released in the year 2007. The film also bagged a number of awards. It was a love story that starred actors like Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film was loved by the audience for the plot and performance. Imtiaz Ali was the director of the film and also the man behind the story. It was produced by Dhilin Mehta. The film was a love story that was entertaining and engaging. You can watch this film on Amazon Prime.

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Updated 18:29 IST, October 31st 2019

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