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Imtiaz Ali returns to the big screen on June 12 with Main Vaapas Aaunga — a partition-era love story starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharvari, with music by AR Rahman. While you wait, here are his greatest films available on OTT platforms right now.
1. Jab We Met
Release Date: 2007 | IMDb: 7.9/10 | Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor
The film that defined an entire generation of Hindi romance. Kareena Kapoor's Geet — a talkative, impulsive, free-spirited girl from Bhatinda — became the most iconic female character of 2000s Bollywood. Shahid Kapoor plays Aditya, a depressed businessman whose life changes when he meets her on a train. Shot across the stunning landscapes of Punjab, Himachal, and Ratlam, the film is equal parts laugh-out-loud comedy and heartfelt emotion. The soundtrack — Mauja Hi Mauja, Nagada Nagada, Yeh Ishq Hai — remains one of the most beloved albums of the decade.
Why watch it: The rare Bollywood romantic comedy that actually gets funnier and more moving with every rewatch. Geet alone is worth the price of admission.
2. Rockstar
Release Date: 2011 | IMDb: 7.8/10 | Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri
Ranbir Kapoor's career-best performance in a film about the price of artistic genius. Janardhan Jakhar wants nothing more than to become a rock star, and his journey from a Delhi college boy to a globally celebrated musician is both exhilarating and heartbreaking. The film's music by AR Rahman — Kun Faya Kun, Sadda Haq, Nadaan Parindey, Phir Se Ud Chala — is arguably the greatest Bollywood soundtrack of the 2010s. The love story between Jordan and Heer is raw, obsessive, and unforgettable.
Why watch it: A deeply personal film about ambition, heartbreak, and finding your voice. Ranbir Kapoor has never been better.
3. Tamasha
Release Date: 2015 | IMDb: 7.4/10 | Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
A deeply philosophical film about the cages we build for ourselves. Ved (Ranbir Kapoor) meets Tara (Deepika Padukone) in Corsica, and they agree not to reveal their real identities. What follows is a meditation on societal expectations, suppressed desires, and the courage it takes to break free. The Corsica segment is visually stunning, and the contrast between Ved's two selves — the carefree storyteller and the corporate drone — is heartbreakingly real. Rahman's soundtrack, especially Matargashti and Agar Tum Saath Ho, elevates every scene.
Why watch it: A film that rewards revisiting. It bombed on release but found its audience — and its message about living authentically has only grown more relevant.
4. Highway
Release Date: 2014 | IMDb: 7.6/10 | Cast: Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda
A road movie that is really about finding freedom in the most unlikely places. Veera (Alia Bhatt) is a wealthy Delhi girl about to get married, but a chance abduction by a kidnapper named Mahabir (Randeep Hooda) becomes an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Shot across the stunning landscapes of Kashmir, Himachal, and Rajasthan, the film is a visual poem about breaking free from the cages of privilege. Alia Bhatt's performance — raw, instinctive, emotionally naked — announced her as one of the finest actors of her generation.
Why watch it: Stockholm syndrome has never looked this beautiful. A film that stays with you for the right reasons.
5. Love Aaj Kal
Release Date: 2009 | IMDb: 6.8/10 | Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone
Two love stories set across generations, asking the same question: has love really changed? Rishi Kapoor plays the old-fashioned romantic who recounts his traditional love story to a modern-day man (Saif Ali Khan) struggling with commitment. The parallel narratives — set in 1965 Delhi and 2009 London — explore how courtship, sacrifice, and heartbreak have evolved. The film's soul is Rishi Kapoor's deeply moving performance, and songs like Chor Bazaari and Aahun Aahun became instant classics.
Why watch it: An underrated gem in Imtiaz's filmography. The ending is one of the most satisfying in any rom-com of the 2000s.
Main Vaapas Aaunga — In Theaters June 12
Release Date: June 12, 2026 | Director: Imtiaz Ali | Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, Vedang Raina
Imtiaz Ali's most anticipated film in years tells a partition-era love story across generations. A 95-year-old Sikh man (Naseeruddin Shah) longs for a childhood romance lost during the India-Pakistan partition. Vedang Raina plays his younger self, Sharvari portrays his love interest, and Diljit Dosanjh plays a modern-day YouTuber who helps reconnect them across borders. Music by the legendary trio of AR Rahman, Irshad Kamil, and Imtiaz Ali — reuniting after Rockstar and Tamasha. The first single Kya Kamaal Hai has already topped music charts.
Why watch it in theaters: Imtiaz Ali + AR Rahman on the big screen is an event. This is the kind of emotional, musical storytelling that demands a cinema hall. Book your PVR/INOX tickets via magicpin.
FAQs
Q: What are the best Imtiaz Ali movies to watch on OTT?
A: Jab We Met (IMDb 7.9), Rockstar (IMDb 7.8), Tamasha (IMDb 7.4), Highway (IMDb 7.6), and Love Aaj Kal (IMDb 6.8) are his most acclaimed films available on various streaming platforms in India.
Q: Which OTT platforms have Imtiaz Ali movies?
A: Imtiaz Ali's films stream across platforms — Jab We Met is on JioHotstar and Prime Video, Rockstar streams on ZEE5, Tamasha is on JioHotstar and Prime Video, and Highway streams on multiple platforms.
Q: Is Main Vaapas Aaunga releasing in theaters or on OTT?
A: Main Vaapas Aaunga releases theatrically on June 12, 2026. Directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Diljit Dosanjh, it features music by AR Rahman. Book tickets via magicpin for the best deals on PVR and INOX shows.
Q: How to save on movie tickets in India?
A: magicpin offers great deals on PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis tickets. Check the latest cinema offers on magicpin before booking your next movie outing.
