Moving On

Ali 8212; whose debut film Socha Na Tha, starring Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia, flopped 8212; has his chin high. 8220;Don8217;t forget that Socha Na Tha was critically appreciated,8221; he says. 8220;Both Shahid and Kareena were very excited when I shared the script. With the two of them on board,it was no longer difficult to find a producer.8221;

In Jab We Met, which will release in October, Ali promises more than the stars. There is a picturesque India with the Himalayas and hill stations, deserts and havelis of Rajasthan and a colourful Punjab. 8220;The film is an adventure, covering the better part of north India,8221; says the travel-crazy filmmaker.

Ali, who hails from Jamshedpur, landed in the city of dreams to be a filmmaker.But it was a long journey before he found himself in the studios of Mumbai. 8220;While in college in Delhi, I became involved in theatre. Then I directed television shows before bagging the offer for my debut film,8221; he says. 8220;All I can say is that ours is a fair industry that gives everyone his or her due.8221;