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Imtiaz Ali

32 credited titles on WatchWise

Imtiaz Ali is an Indian film director and writer. He started his career with writing and directing television shows. He directed shows like Imtehaan, Naina and Kurukshetra. In 2005 he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha, that did not do well. Then he earned critical and commercial success for his direction of Jab We Met (2007). Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Rockstar (2011) made him known amongst youngsters.

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Imtiaz Ali in one minute

Strongest genre

Drama

₹459 cr · 86% hit rate

Biggest hit

Rockstar

₹165 cr

Standout efficiency

3.4x

Love Aaj Kal · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹525 cr

Combined reported budget

₹406 cr

Gross / budget

1.3x

Bankability Index

23 / 100

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