Imtiaz Ali talks about Ranbir Kapoor’s character Ved suffering from bipolar disorder in Tamasha

Imtiaz Ali directed Tamasha released in 2015. After the release of the film, Ranbir Kapoor’s character was wisely discussed. The actor played the role of Ved, who was labelled as bipolar by several film critics. In a new interview, the filmmaker has finally broke his silence and revealed details of the character.

Imtiaz Ali says he is bit the right person to comment on mental health 

In an interview with Film Companion, Imtiaz Ali was asked if Ranbir Kapoor’s character Ved had bipolar disorder in Tamasha. To this, the director asserted, “As a film director, I am not capable of providing anyone with the text. There are other psychiatrists who would be doing this job.”

Adding to this, the director clarified that all he wanted to do was make a love story. He elaborated that he does not know what kind of stories qualifies for mental illness. He added, “I am not qualified even to say what falls under which category of mental health illness. But, being a human being of a certain type, I can bring you stories of love and make you feel in a certain way. Maybe you can associate with them, and perhaps a small percentage of people can feel that love that fills your heart and makes you feel more comfortable in life.”

Imtiaz Ali talks about the importance of shooting at real locations 

At an event, the 52-year-old director said: “During the shooting of Tamasha on the French island of Corsica, we have a famous scene where Ranbir Kapoor is sitting on a cliff. We decided on that particular shot after reaching the location for the shoot, it was that spontaneous. However, many times the local crew also helps us know the finer details - that eventually lead to marquee shots.”

“Locations are the heart of storytelling. I rely on them to create an evocative narrative that could captivate the viewer. These backdrops hold the power to convey emotion, history, and atmosphere, contributing to the depth of the story,” added the Jab We Met director. Imtiaz was speaking at a session in the 10th edition of the India International Foreign Tourism Conclave (IIFTC). Meanwhile, on the work front, he next has ‘Chamkila’ in the pipeline.

(With inputs from IANS)