‘Reaction To Tamasha Makes Me Emotional’: Imtiaz Ali

Tamasha might have received mixed reviews from critics but director Imtiaz Ali is happy to know that the film has led people quit their jobs in order to chase their dreams. The director who helmed Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer film says that the reaction has made him emotional. He further said that current scenario has changed as the youth of the nation now prefers meaningful cinema.

Talking about the audience reaction to the film, Imtiaz Ali said, “The younger lot, be it college students or working executives, have most certainly taken up to the film. I believe it’s the audience that has pulled this film. Younger audiences are now demanding a change in the commercial movie format”.

“With Tamasha, I have tested the boundaries of commercial cinema. I have heard real-life stories. Three girls have told me that 'Tamasha' influenced them to quit their job and chase their dream. To enable and motivate someone through cinema is the biggest compliment for a director. The reaction to 'Tamasha' makes me emotional as I know the film has reached deep. I see the responses on social media as a barometer of the influence it has on young minds”. 

Source: cloudfront.net