Imtiaz Ali On Sequel Of Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor's Jab We Met: 'We Should Not Spoil It By...'
Imtiaz Ali has addressed the growing speculation around a sequel to 'Jab We Met'. The discussion gained traction after Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, recently appeared together on stage at the IIFA Awards.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has addressed the growing speculation around a potential sequel to his beloved 2007 film 'Jab We Met'. The discussion gained traction after the film’s lead stars, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, recently appeared together on stage at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.
Social media was abuzz with excitement over what many saw as an Aditya-Geet reunion, referring to their iconic characters from the romantic drama. However, Ali believes that while the film continues to be cherished by fans, a sequel is unnecessary.
Imtiaz Ali on buzz around Jab We Met sequel
"Actually, I find it very interesting that Shahid and Kareena met up at IIFA, and people are talking to me about Jab We Met," Ali told PTI. "Shahid has mentioned that he thinks I have moved on, but I believe everyone has. It has been a long time since Jab We Met."
The filmmaker acknowledged the film's lasting impact but firmly stated that revisiting it with a sequel might not be the right choice. "I think we should savour that and not spoil it by coming up with a sequel at all," he added.
Despite fan anticipation, Ali clarified that he currently has no plans to collaborate with Shahid and Kareena on a new project. "I'm not really planning a movie with Shahid and Kareena per se, but it’s great that they met. They are both fantastic actors, and I had the greatest time working with them," he said.
Imtiaz Ali about My Melbourne
Ali, known for films like Rockstar, Tamasha, Highway, and Amar Singh Chamkila, was speaking at the red carpet of the I View World Film Festival, where his latest project, 'My Melbourne', was screened.
The anthology film, directed by Ali along with Onir, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan, showcases diverse narratives set in Australia. Ali helmed Jules, a segment exploring the bond between a newlywed food blogger and a homeless woman in Melbourne.
"It's a very inclusive film where diverse voices, people from different backgrounds, genders, nationalities, and languages have come together. I’m really looking forward to its reception," Ali shared, adding that the film will be released across India on March 14, coinciding with Holi.
The I View World Film Festival, organised by trans-national arts and human rights organisation Engendered, is taking place at the Travancore Palace and will run until March 16.
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