On Wednesday evening, Imtiaz Ali caused a frenzy at Fun Cinemas, Andheri, when he arrived for an interactive session as part of the ongoing 6th Jagran Film Festival. Movie buffs as well as aspiring actors and filmmakers jostled for space as the director discussed his journey in the industry so far. In a tête-à-tête with hitlist, Imtiaz talks about the changing scene for independent filmmakers, his aversion to remakes and why he does not make much of people's expectations. Excerpts:

Director  Imtiaz Ali (centre) poses for a selfie with his fans at the Mumbai leg of the 6th Jagran Film Festival.
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