Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali has announced her engagement to boyfriend Krish Agrawal.
With Main Vaapas Aaunga as his latest release, we rank Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his underrated debut in Socha Na Tha to his most recent offering of love and longing.
'The biggest story of the century is migration. I feel privileged to get the chance to tell such a story on celluloid.'
'...depicting a love story is hard.'
On Imtiaz Ali's 50th birthday on June 16, Joginder Tuteja looks at his brand of films.
'Working with Imtiaz Ali sir was something I had dreamt about for years.' 'His films have shaped the way I look at cinema and storytelling, and to be trusted with a character like Afsana was incredibly meaningful for me.'
The director seems to love making Punjabis the central theme of his movies.
>The film charts the true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.
Sajid Ali's film is called Banana.
Ranbir Kapoor, who had a fairly disastrous time at the box office recently, has been seriously advised by those close to him to steer clear of his comfort zone
A R Rahman performed at the first-ever concert at the Attari-Wagah border post, using the platform to promote his soundtrack for Imtiaz Ali's Partition-era film Main Wapas Aaunga.
The director met the team of the Tamil remake and praised them for rectifying mistakes made in the original which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Film folk looked gorgeous on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards 2026, held in Mumbai.
'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'
Discover the top OTT releases this week, featuring a compelling mix of Hindi dramas like Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee's Governor, alongside regional and international titles.
Held during the Beating Retreat ceremony at JCP Stadium, the event was titled Jai Ho -- A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts and came ahead of the release of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, a cross border drama which features music by Rahman.
Main Vaapas Aaunga transcends its flaws to deliver a profoundly moving plea for humanity, anchored by heartbreakingly brilliant performances, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The film is titled Bananas.
Lots of interesting films coming up in theatre this August, and the entertainment at home is just as good!
'When he saw a few unedited scenes, he blasted me.' 'I was completely destroyed that night.' 'But when he saw it the second time, he said it was not that bad.' 'Now that he has seen the entire film, he is satisfied.'
'In Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, the winter population is only around 70 to 75 people. The residents go away to lesser cold places... Kashmir so multi-textured... Punjab has suffered most after Partition -- the richness of the area was taken away...' Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on his experiences while travelling through India.
Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.
The new film will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, and have music by A R Rahman.
'The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love... I've been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes.'
Reader Vivek Kanwar sends us a photograph.
Day Three at the Mumbai Film Festival.
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Avinash Tiwary reveals how filmmaker Imtiaz Ali challenged him to transcend physical vanity in their upcoming Netflix romantic-drama series, O Saathi Re, marking it as one of his most demanding roles to date.
Celebrity hair artist Aalim Hakim launched his eyewear collection, in collaboration with Opium eyewear on May 11, in Mumbai.
Boman Irani started Spiral Bound in 2020, a platform to mentor budding writers and directors, and the project now reportedly has more than 2,000 members with 865 sessions, both online and offline. On May 1, film folk got together to celebrate its sixth anniversary in Mumbai.
At a time when the politics of hostility has engulfed the world and escalated it into senseless wars Main Vaapas Aaunga's unwavering belief in love is a testament to cinema's uplifting gifts, notes Sukanya Verma.
From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.
'I did not understand that if a film is released, what is the impact of its collection on my career and my life. For me, it was a big thing that I am coming on the silver screen.' 'Now, one-and-a-half years later, I am still processing its impact.'
Cocktail 2 has made a significant impact at the box office with a strong opening weekend, while Main Vaapas Aaunga has surprised many with its remarkable post-release resurgence.
From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.
Ranbir Kapoor's filmography frequently explores complex father-son relationships, from rebellious youth seeking approval to sons grappling with loss and dysfunctional dynamics, culminating in his latest role as an exiled prince honouring his father's promise in Ramayana.
As the FIFA World Cup concludes, we give you a curated list of the most impressive Hindi and English shows from 2026 to fill the OTT void.
Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.
'People usually send audition videos, but I didn't even send one because I never planned to participate.' 'I had gone there to prepare my students for the auditions.' 'Eventually, I ended up competing and became the winner.'
From All We Imagine As Light to Kishkindha Kaandam, these outstanding films deserved National Film Awards far more than several of this year's winners.
