When ‘Tamasha’ released in 2015, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer received mixed response and modest numbers at the box office. But over time, the film became a cult favorite, especially among younger audiences who connected deeply with its themes of identity, routine and emotional dissatisfaction. the director Imtiaz Alithe film gradually became more than a love story. Many viewers saw Ved’s journey as a reflection of his struggle with a conventional career and society’s expectations.
Imtiaz Ali reacts by prompting ‘Tamasha’ fans to quit work
Over the years, social media has often joked about how “Tamasha” inspired an entire generation to leave stable corporate jobs and pursue creative passions. Imtiaz Ali now admits that hearing such stories leaves one with complicated emotions.Remembering a recent interaction Boman Irani‘Spiral Bound’ writers’ convention, the filmmaker shared: “I feel so guilty. I recently went to Boman Irani’s Spiral Bound, a writers’ convention, and he did a great job with it. There were a lot of new writers there. Many of them came to me and told me that they quit their jobs and told me. I hope it’s successful.”Imtiaz explains that his concern extends beyond individuals who made drastic life decisions after watching the film. He worries about the emotional and financial consequences it can have on entire families.“If they don’t [succeed]then I become responsible for the disaster in their lives. I feel responsible and guilty not only for the person, but also for their entire families: wives, suffering children and parents. Their parents may have wishes ki mera beta engineer banega aur aage America mein kaam karega (my son will become an engineer and work in America in future),” he said.The filmmaker behind ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Jab We Met’ added that surviving in the entertainment industry is not easy, especially for newcomers chasing their artistic dreams.“Rather, their children are struggling in Bombay, as everyone in the industry has to go through that. I have mixed feelings about all of this. I’m sure many of them had lucrative careers, but they were artists who quit like all of us in the industry trying to become artists,” he stated.Despite their guilt, Imtiaz also admits that he admires people who take risks to follow their passion. According to him, he personally has never looked at life only from a practical or financial perspective.“I send my dua (blessings) to them. But to be honest, if I were in their position, I would be happy. I personally have never thought about these things very methodically, monetarily or practically. In the end, I feel good, but also a responsibility. I somehow feel connected to these people,” he shared.
He talks about Imtiaz AliMain Vaapas Aaunga ‘
The filmmaker is gearing up for the release of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, which is set to hit theaters on June 12. Speaking about the film, Imtiaz revealed that memory, migration and loss of emotions are at the heart of the story.“The discovery of past time from a present-day perspective is a big part of this film. Memory is a big part of this film. This concept of ‘what I’ve lost to time’ is a big part of this film. It says, ‘What I remember almost makes my personality the way it is now,'” he explained.He also reflected on how migration changes people emotionally. “It makes a big impression at a time when migration is so demanding. You turn on the TV and you see people migrating across borders from one country to another, legally and illegally. The sense of loss is not only material. It’s also emotional. This film talks a little about that, about the love you carry when you cross a border,” said the filmmaker.
