Imtiaz Ali films are a whole emotion. They’re the perfect blend of beautiful visuals, memorable and relatable characters, and stories of love that feel like a cool breeze of air on a hot summer day.

There are some themes which are common in a lot of his movies, which give them, what I like to call it, ‘The Imtiaz effect’.

The Imtiaz effect is a special storytelling effect which connects the viewer with the story, taking him on a journey through his deepest emotions. Be it the urge to go to a different country and take a whole new identity like Tara and Ved from Tamasha. Or the thrill of making friends with a stranger on a train and going on an adventure of a lifetime with him, like Geet and Aditya from Jab we met. Along with some of the most beautiful and lyrically rich songs in the background. The Imtiaz effect truly leaves the viewer feeling inspired and understood.

Here are some ‘Imtiaz effect’ inspired storytelling tips for your stories:

1. Understand the character of your story, and give them depth.

One of the most basic, yet most important parts of any story. What are the goals, regrets, fears, traits, ideas of this character? How does he/she relate to you and the people around you? The more you define and understand the character and their quirks, the more ceaslessly and naturally the story will flow.

1. Character development.

Once you know your character like the back of your right hand, you need to figure out how the character grows throughout the story. Who do they meet, what impact does this person have on them? When and why do they realise they need to change/grow?

1. Conversations.

The beauty of Imtiaz Ali films lie in all the wholesome little things. Every interaction, dialogue and conversation between the protagonists adds something meaningful to the story. How can you use the power of conversations to give life to your characters? Think about it.

That was all about the beauty of Imtiaz Ali films