India, Nov. 14 -- Writer-director Imtiaz Ali was one the speakers on the 24th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, where he spoke at length about the changing landscape of the Hindi film industry. The filmmaker, whose last release Main Vaapas Aaunga went on to become a surprise hit at the box office, picked the example of Dhurandhar and praised the film's daring to break many rules.

During his conversation with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle, Hindustan Times at the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Imtiaz said, "I feel something very interesting is happening in the film industry. We are in that delicious phase where people are saying that nothing is working. Should we go with the b...