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NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Imtiaz Ali Almost Ended Up In Jail Due To Kareena Kapoor Khan-Shahid Kapoor's Jab We Met
New Delhi: Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met led by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor was one of 2007's biggest hits. Till today, the lead onscreen couple is fondly remembered for their characters Geet and Aditya. However, what came as a surprise was when Imtiaz Ali revealed that the film led to a legal drama and almost a non-bailable warrant for him. What's Happening In conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Imtiaz Ali spoke about an unexpected legal storm that took place because of Jab We Met, and how it almost led to him ending up behind bars. The director explained that it started from a particular scene in the initial part of the film, set in the town of Ratlam. It's when Kareena and Shahid's characters miss their train and get lost, eventually ending up in a shady Ratlam hotel. While for the audience, it was one of the funniest scenes in the film, for the locals there it meant something else and they did not take it kindly. Imtiaz Ali said, "The first time there was a court summon for me and then I had a non-bailable arrest warrant because of Ratlam ki Galiyan. The chargesheet said that the town, erstwhile known for places like chivda, fafda, and mixture, has been defamed by Imtiaz Ali being the place of red light." The locals thought that Ratlam is popular for its famous dishes like chivda and fafda. But the filmmaker had represented the place as a red-light district, thus ruining its reputation. Ali further added that he received the legal notice when he was busy shooting for Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan's Love Aaj Kal. He said, "I was shooting in Calcutta when Dino [Dinesh Vijan] came running to me and said, 'Sir, there's a non-bailable arrest warrant and if they come to know you are here, they will come and arrest you.' I said, ' Yaar, just yesterday it was in the papers that we're shooting here.' And Dino said, ' Mera toh bohot loss ho jayega agar tu arrest ho gaya (I'll suffer a huge loss if you get arrested).'" Why Imtiaz Ali Remembers Dolly Ahluwalia's Heartwarming Gesture Amid The Legal Formalities Imtiaz Ali then recalled that amid all the anxiety that took over from a misconstrued situation, there were certain light-hearted moments. He remembered how he was shooting with Dolly Ahluwalia when all the chaos was unraveling, and the costume designer told him, "While everybody was very nervous and tense, Dolly Ahluwalia was there, I was shooting with her. She said, ' Main apne haathon se roti bana kar laungi, salakhon ke beech se aapko niwala khilaungi.' And everybody broke into laughter (I'll personally make roti and feed it to you through the prison bars)." Plot The story of Jab We Met revolves around Aditya (Shahid Kapoor), a heartbroken businessman who meets an outgoing and loud Punjabi girl Geet (Kareena Kapoor Khan). The story then unravels to show how her positive outlook towards life helps Aditya rediscover his journey, and they eventually fall in love with each other. In A Nutshell Imtiaz Ali reveals surprising details on how Jab We Met with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor in the lead was a massive hit, but it led to a legal drama. The locals of Ratlam had sent a notice to the filmmaker for depicting their town as a red-light district in the scene where Geet and Aditya end up in a hotel.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Imtiaz Ali opens up about almost going to jail for Shahid Kapoor-Kareena Kapoor starrer Jab We Met; here's what he said
Director Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met (2007) is one of those timeless films, the epitome of Bollywood rom-coms that really set the bar for train station experiences. The film propelled Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan to the fan favourite couple of that era, but behind the light-hearted screenplay and beloved characters, the film also sparked a surprising legal storm that could have landed Imtiaz behind bars. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter and film critic Anupama Chopra, Ali opened up about the lesser-known controversy surrounding the 2007 hit. At the heart of the legal drama? A scene set in the town of Ratlam. Anyone who's seen Jab We Met will recall the comical detour where Shahid and Kareena's characters land in Ratlam, ending up in a dubious-looking hotel. While the scene was meant to be humorous, it ruffled some serious feathers among locals, and even resulted in a non-bailable arrest warrant against Imtiaz. 'The first time there was a court summons for me and then I had a non-bailable arrest warrant because of Ratlam ki Galiyan,' he said. 'The chargesheet said that the town, erstwhile known for places like chivda, fafda, and mixture, has been defamed by Imtiaz Ali being the place of red light.' According to the charges, the film had damaged the reputation of the city, which was known for its local delicacies like chivda and fafda. The complaint claimed Ali had misrepresented Ratlam as a red-light district, offending the community. What made the situation even trickier was that Ali was neck-deep in shooting his next project, Love Aaj Kal, when the legal notice began making the rounds. 'I was shooting in Calcutta when Dino [Dinesh Vijan] came running to me and said, 'Sir, there's a non-bailable arrest warrant and if they come to know you are here, they will come and arrest you.' I said, 'Yaar, just yesterday it was in the papers that we're shooting here.' And Dino said, 'Mera toh bohot loss ho jayega agar tu arrest ho gaya (I'll suffer a huge loss if you get arrested).'' Even amid the anxiety, there were moments of levity. Imtiaz fondly remembered a heartwarming gesture by actor and costume designer Dolly Ahluwalia on set. 'While everybody was very nervous and tense, Dolly Ahluwalia was there, I was shooting with her. She said, 'Main apne haathon se roti bana kar laungi, salakhon ke beech se aapko niwala khilaungi.' And everybody broke into laughter (I'll personally make roti and feed it to you through the prison bars).' Reflecting on the ordeal years later, Ali mused, 'If you make Jab We Met and still get summons, then how careful can you ever be?'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Imtiaz Ali recalls Dolly Ahluwalia's hilarious reaction to his 'non-bailable arrest warrant' over Jab We Met scene
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has opened up about a bizarre brush with the law while making one of his most beloved films, Jab We Met. In a candid interview, the actor revealed that a non-bailable arrest warrant had once been issued against him over a scene in the 2007 romantic comedy featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the director recalled the time when locals from 'Ratlam ki Galiyan' took offence to a humorous scene in the film, claiming that the depiction of the town known for its snacks like chivda and fafda was defamed by associating it with a red-light district. Ali, who was deep into filming his next project Love Aaj Kal at the time, was unaware of the escalating legal matter saying, "I was shooting in Calcutta when [producer] Dino [Dinesh Vijan] came running to me and said, 'Sir, there's a non-bailable arrest warrant and if they come to know you are here, they will come and arrest you.'' In the middle of the controversy, Ali recalled Veteran actress Dolly Ahluwalia 's light-hearted response. Offering him her support, she teased, 'Main apne haathon se roti bana kar laungi, salakhon ke beech se aapko niwala khilaungi (I'll make rotis with my own hands and feed you through the prison bars).' Beyond the anecdote, Ali also spoke about the broader concept of freedom saying to the portal, 'One of the parameters of freedom is being able to speak the truth in a public forum. If you speak every word truthfully, then you are free.' Ali's most recent project was the critically acclaimed film titled Amar Singh Chamkila which had an OTT release.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Imtiaz Ali recalls Dolly Ahluwalia's reaction to non-bailable arrest warrant issued against him: ‘I'll feed you in jail'
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently opened up about an unusual legal controversy stemming from one of his most iconic films, Jab We Met. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Ali recounted a bizarre incident involving a non-bailable arrest warrant issued against him due to the film's depiction of 'Ratlam ki Galiyan.' For those familiar with the 2007 romantic comedy, the scene in question involves Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan's characters checking into a shady hotel in Ratlam. However, Ali revealed that the depiction led to unexpected legal trouble. 'The first time there was a court summons for me and then I had a non-bailable arrest warrant because of Ratlam ki Galiyan,' he said. 'The chargesheet said that the town, erstwhile known for places like chivda, fafda, and mixture, has been defamed by Imtiaz Ali being the place of red light.' The matter escalated after a legal notice was sent to the production house after the film had wrapped up. Ali, by then working on his next film Love Aaj Kal, was unaware of the mounting trouble. 'So one letter went and then disappeared. I was shooting in Calcutta when Dino [Dinesh Vijan] came running to me and said, 'Sir, there's a non-bailable arrest warrant and if they come to know you are here, they will come and arrest you.' I said, 'Yaar, just yesterday it was in the papers that we're shooting here.' And Dino said, 'Mera toh bohot loss ho jayega agar tu arrest ho gaya (I'll suffer a huge loss if you get arrested).'' Despite the tense situation, Ali recalled a light-hearted moment on set that helped break the tension. 'While everybody was very nervous and tense, Dolly Ahluwalia was there, I was shooting with her. She said, 'Main apne haathon se roti bana kar laungi, salakhon ke beech se aapko niwala khilaungi.' And everybody broke into laughter (I'll personally make roti and feed it to you through the prison bars).' Also Read | Imtiaz Ali clarifies controversial comments about women's safety, says 'acts of a few give bad name to hundreds of well-mannered men' Reflecting on the incident, Ali added wryly: 'If you make Jab We Met and still get summons, then how careful can you ever be?' In the same interview, Ali also shared his thoughts on what freedom truly means to him, a theme that often echoes through his films. 'I think one of the parameters is to be able to speak truth in a public forum — that is freedom. It's not only freedom, but it's a symptom of freedom that you must be able to do if you are free. If you speak every word the truth, then you are free.' Imtiaz Ali's most recent directorial project was the Netflix musical biopic Amar Singh Chamkila, which garnered critical acclaim. He is currently preparing for his upcoming web series O Saathi Re, a romantic drama starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary, and Arjun Rampal.
