Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam. See pics

India Today

07-07-2025

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th Birthday in Pahalgam, Kashmir. He shared pictures of the birthday bash on Instagram, where everyone in the frame was seen twinning in matching white t-shirts.
Sharing the pictures and the video of the cake-cutting ceremony, Imtiaz wrote, "gratitude and love as mom turns 75! in Pahalgam, Kashmir, (sic)". (Credit: Instagram/imtiazaliofficial)
Pahalgam made headlines after the deadly terror attack. 26 people, most of them tourists, were killed by terrorists in Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot, on April 22.
An Instagram user thanked the filmmaker for promoting Pahalgam. "As a proud Kashmiri, I sincerely thank you for promoting Pahalgam once again after the heartbreaking event that none of us ever wished for. Kashmir has always been known not only for its unmatched beauty, but for the warmth and hospitality of its people - something that sets us apart and must never fade. Our tradition of welcoming guests with open hearts is part of who we are, and even in the face of sorrow, that spirit must live on. Thank you for reminding the world of the real Kashmir - resilient, generous, and full of grace. Like Rockstar Kashmir will always keep rocking in people's (heart emoji) (sic)."
Imtiaz also shared a picture of himself sitting in the same room where he stayed during the shooting of 'Rockstar'. "At my old haunt, the room I stayed in Pahalgam during Rockstar, (sic)," he wrote. (Credit: Instagram/imtiazaliofficial)
Imtiaz Ali recently supported Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy regarding 'Sardaar Ji 3', featuring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
He asserted that the 'Chamkila' actor was not involved in the casting of 'Sardaar Ji 3". 'I don't know the details, but casting someone isn't the decision of the actor. I don't know how it went, but I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (He loves his country too much). Jo log dekh paayenge unke andar ke sach ko, unko ye samajh mein aa jaayega (People who can see the truth, will understand)," he said.
On the work front, Imtiaz has recently announced his upcoming project with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. The title of the film has not been disclosed yet. The film is expected to be released in Baisakhi 2026.