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Imtiaz Ali’s Birthday: 5 Times He Dropped Truth Bombs on Love | Bollywood

Ah, love. The four-letter word that makes the world go round—except in the case of our dear Imtiaz Ali, who seems to be as baffled by it as the rest of us mere mortals. Buckle up, gossip junkies, as we dive into the enigmatic world of Bollywood’s favorite love story director who doesn’t believe in love!

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Imtiaz Ali might not understand love, and yet he excels at showing romance on-screen.

‘I don’t use the word love in my personal life or movies’ 🤷‍♀️

Back in 2009, our man Imtiaz confessed to the Hindustan Times that he doesn’t think his films are romantic. Yes, you read that right. The guy who gave us Jab We Met and Rockstar doesn’t believe in love. He explained, "I used to think love was constant and unchanging." Spoiler alert: it’s not. So, he avoids using the word in his personal life and in his movies. Ever noticed no one in his films says "I love you" seriously? Now you know why.

‘The absence of love stories in my life’ 💔

Fast forward to 2013, while promoting Highway, Imtiaz revealed that the lack of love in his own life fuels his unconventional love stories. The man was separated from his wife and dating actor Iman Ali at the time. When asked about his inspiration, he quipped, "The absence of love stories in my life." So, there you have it, folks. A director who makes love stories because he doesn’t have one.

‘I used to feel guilty about it’ 🙈

During a 2015 chat with Open Magazine, Imtiaz admitted to being obsessed with love. He even blushed like a teenager when the interviewer said he looks like he’s in love all the time. Growing up without sisters made him see women as special and different. He was eager to dive into love, but guilt held him back. Now, he’s old enough to admit it, and guess what? No more guilt.

‘The universe moves because of love’ 🌌

In 2020, while promoting Love Aaj Kal 2, Imtiaz dropped another love bomb. He said, "I feel everything in the universe somehow moves because of love." Awww, right? Even if he doesn’t get love, he believes it’s the cosmic glue holding everything together. The movie itself was about youngsters focusing more on careers than personal relationships. Talk about mixed signals.

‘I still don’t use the term love, I don’t know what it means’ 🤷‍♂️

Most recently, while chatting with the Indian Express ahead of Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz admitted he still doesn’t know what love is. He avoids using the term in directing, opting for phrases like "You want to be with her" or "You miss her." Because, let’s face it, "You love her" doesn’t mean anything to him.

Nisha’s Nutshell:
Moral of the Story? Imtiaz Ali might be the Shakespeare of modern Bollywood, crafting epic love stories without believing in love himself. Maybe the secret to understanding love is, ironically, to never fully understand it. Or maybe, just maybe, Bollywood is a place where even the most clueless about love can become its greatest storytellers. 🤷‍♀️✨

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Newshound Nisha

Nisha Sharma, popularly known as Newshound Nisha, is a dedicated Bollywood news reporter who sniffs out the latest happenings in the Hindi film industry. With her keen nose for news and extensive industry contacts, she keeps readers informed about the most recent developments in the world of Bollywood.

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