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The 2014 film ‘Highway’ was a sign of the marvellous work that was to come from Alia Bhatt. But she wasn’t Imtiaz Ali’s original choice. Join the director on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he reveals that he initially wanted a mature woman to lead the drama, but changed his mind after meeting Alia. Imtiaz had envisioned an older actress for the part such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan without makeup, but he eventually convinced his team to cast Alia after having a conversation with her at a screening. Watch the video for more

 On Mid-day`s Sit With Hitlist series, Imtiaz Ali delves into his firsthand experience of collaborating with the King of Romance on the set of `When Harry Met Sejal`, providing a detailed analysis of Shah Rukh Khan`s performance and working methodology. He explores the reasons behind the movie`s underperformance at the box office and articulates what could have been handled differently. Further, Ali examines the influence of Shah Rukh Khan`s stardom on the film`s reception. Watch the full video to learn more!