Imtiaz Ali Expresses Guilt Over Tamasha’s Impact on Young Aspirants’ Careers
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- •Imtiaz Ali feels guilty after *Tamasha* inspired young viewers to quit jobs and pursue writing careers
- •During a writers’ convention, multiple attendees told him they left stable jobs after watching the 2015 film
- •He worries about their success and the impact on their families, including parental expectations
- •Despite guilt, he feels connected to them and acknowledges the emotional weight of artistic pursuits
- •Tamasha*, initially a commercial and critical underperformer, later became a cult classic among millennials
- •The film’s themes of routine and self-reinvention deeply resonated with audiences struggling with identity and societal pressures
Mumbai, May 28, 2026 – Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has revealed deep remorse over how his 2015 film *Tamasha* has shaped the life choices of a generation, with several young viewers quitting stable careers to pursue writing after being emotionally moved by the story.
Speaking during the promotion of his upcoming film *Main Vaapas Aaunga*, Imtiaz opened up about an incident that left him conflicted. He attended a writers’ convention organized by actor Boman Irani, where numerous young attendees approached him to share that they had left their jobs after seeing *Tamasha*—a movie about Ved, a man trapped in a monotonous routine who rediscovers his passion for storytelling. The film, which initially underperformed commercially, has since become a cult classic among millennials, resonating with their struggles between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.
