⁠Imtiaz Ali On Love, Heartbreak, Rockstar, Tamasha & Bollywood Filmmaking | FO517 Raj Shamani

About this episode

Imtiaz Ali discusses his filmmaking process, character motivations, and perspectives on love and relationships in modern cinema.

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Host: Raj Shamani

Guest: Imtiaz Ali

Topics covered

• love
• heartbreak
• Bollywood filmmaking
• character development
• Gen Z perspectives

Keywords

• Imtiaz Ali
• Bollywood
• love
• heartbreak
• Rockstar
• Tamasha
• film analysis
• Gen Z

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