Imtiaz Ali is known for making movies that bring people from different backgrounds together with the use of its music, story, and overall themes. , , , , all were successful at doing the same. A while back, Imtiaz Ali was asked about his Muslim identity, and if he has ever faced any difficulties working in Bollywood because of it.
The interview happened back in 2019 where the director was asked, “Is it difficult for a man named Imtiaz Ali, or Khan, to work in the film industry these days?” Replying to the same, Imtiaz Ali said, “You’re saying I face difficulties because of my name? My religion? Not at all.” When asked about Karan Johar’s My Name is Khan, and what it stood for, Imtiaz Ali said, “My Name is Khan is a very good film about an important subject. That film was for the entire world and not just the Hindi Film Industry.
Just like how your entire country suffers because of a few bad apples, it’s the same with religions.” He then added, “I’ve lived in a lot of cities. I’ve never felt this way ever in the country, or in this industry.
The Constitution gives everybody the freedom to express their personal beliefs, and I’ve never felt that I was in any sort of danger.” The filmmaker denied feeling the same way as some movie stars who had spoken about growing intolerance at the time. “A certain tension can be felt all across the world.
I believe that this time too shall pass. All we have to do is stand our ground,” Imtiaz Ali added. Later, t.
