Imtiaz Ali is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Bollywood, and his works have always been about finding the dreams, love, or inspiration of the protagonist. Ali is best known for his most realistic and relatable depiction of modern romance. He believes in portraying surreal life experiences through relatable characters. He has an ingenious way of questioning and showcasing the complexities of life. Here are some of his finest works that best showcase the complexities of modern romance and life. Rockstar This Imtiaz Ali film conveyed deep melancholy. Rockstar tells the story of a simpleton college boy named Janardan from Haryana who becomes an international rock sensation and believes that one needs to be heartbroken to produce good music. Hence, in the process of finding pain, he meets Heer, they fall in love, but her marriage with another man leaves him devastated, creating an impact on his music. Highway When Veera gets kidnapped by a local gangster, Mahabir, just one day before her wedding with a man she doesn't love, instead of being terrified, she finds the freedom that she had longed for all her life. During the course of their journey, Mahabir and Veera eventually share their deepest, darkest secrets with one another. Highway received widespread acclaim for sending out a deep message and is hands down one of the best films of Imtiaz Ali. Tamasha Starring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, Tamasha tells us that we all hold power to write our own stories. Even though Tamasha was not a box-office hit, it impressed the audience with its heart-touching storyline. The film beautifully depicts how Deepika's character helps Ranbir's to live his dreams and rediscover himself. The appealing melancholic romance of the movie continues to stay with us. Love Aaj Kal Love Aaj Kal struck the right chords with us, and it follows two parallel stories, set in two different time periods. In the present, Meera and Jai are dating but have no plans to commit. They split up when their respective careers give them an excuse. Meera begins a relationship with her boss, while Jai starts dating a Swiss woman. They believe they have moved on until they meet again. Love Aaj Kal skillfully portrayed the complexities of the new-age romance while depicting a contrast with the essence of innocent old-school love stories. With the aforementioned films, Imtiaz Ali has successfully created his own niche of being a soulful filmmaker.
