New Delhi: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is celebrating his 54th birthday on June 16, 2025. The Bollywood director is best known for his heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable love stories. Born on June 16, 1971, come from Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur. He completed his early education in Patna at DBMS English School and later went to the University of Delhi for higher studies.
For those who don’t know, the ace director was actively involved in college theatre and even founded the dramatic society of Hindu College named ‘Ibtida’. He then moved to Mumbai and completed a diploma course from Xavier Institute of Communication.
Over the years, Imtiaz has given Bollywood some of its most impressive romantic dramas, from ‘Jab We Met’ to ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Tamasha’. On his birthday, let’s take a closer look at his cinematic journey, exploring how he redefined modern romance and left a memorable mark on audiences through characters and storylines.
Made directorial debut with this film
Renowned director Imtiaz Ali made his directorial debut with the film ‘Socha Na Tha’ in 2005. The film features Abhay Deol, Ayesha Takia and Ayesha Jhulka in the lead roles. Despite receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences for its storyline and performances by the actors, the film didn’t perform well at the box office.
Rise to fame
It was his second movie, ‘Jab We Met’, that brought him widespread recognition. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead roles, the 2007 film was both a critical and commercial success. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the Bollywood film earned a total of Rs 48.87 crore worldwide and is still considered a cult classic in Indian cinema.
