Why Imtiaz Ali Became Impolite After Highway

With his casual attire, laid-back vibe and that messy just-out-of-bed look, Imtiaz Ali was relaxed, and his comfort level with our host Indu Mirani was amply evident as he spoke candidly and revealed more of himself than he ever has in any interview before. In a straight-from-the-heart conversation, Imtiaz spoke about his journey from television into feature films. The session was full of revelations and Imtiaz revealed that he was trying to make Highway before Socha Na Tha. And when asked if he learnt something after each film, he candidly responded, "Yes. I've become a little more impolite after Highway. Earlier, I would've been more guarded, worry whether people think I'm a nice guy. Too much politeness is hypocrisy. This movie was about that and I’ve imbibed it."