Imtiaz Ali reveals how Bhagavad Gita and Rig Veda reshaped his worldview at young age: 'It’s deeply ingrained in me'
Imtiaz Ali recently opened up about how reading the Rig Veda and Bhagavad Gita at a young age deeply influenced his understanding of life and people. In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, Ali discussed how these sacred texts became a significant part of his early reading experiences. Ali recalled being profoundly moved by the hymn of creation from the Rig Veda, which he encountered in a book.
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Imtiaz Ali On Discovering Bhagavad Gita
He shared, “I couldn’t move past it; I understood what it meant. Bhagavad Gita has also been an important book in my life. It's still the book I keep on my table. In sixth grade, I was traveling alone by train, and money was tight. Ironically, it was the only book I could afford to buy at the railway station. I thought people around me would find it strange that I was reading it,” he explained.
Ali was pleasantly surprised by the Bhagavad Gita’s accessibility. “There were a few things I had to re-read multiple times to understand, but I eventually grasped them. I would read a few pages every day. It’s now deeply ingrained in me; I’m fortunate to have been exposed to it at such a young age. It has helped me understand people better. I’ve read other religious texts too, and they’re interesting and entertaining. If I find a nugget that resonates with me, it makes my day,” he added.
The director also discussed the box office failure of the 2017 romance comedy 'Jab Harry Met Sejal', starring Shah Rukh Khan and
