Imtiaz Ali (Urdu: امتیاز علی‎, Hindi: इम्तियाज़ अली) (born 16 June 1971) is an Indian film director and writer. He started his career with writing and directing t.v shows. He directed shows like Imtehaan, Nainaand Kurukshetra. In 2005 he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha, that did not do well. Then he earned critical and commercial success for his direction of Jab We Met (2007). Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Rockstar (2011) made him known amongst youngsters.