Renowned director Sajid Ali shares insights at a special lecture organized by Karim City College’s Mass Communication Department.
The Mass Communication Department of Karim City College hosted a special lecture and Q&A session today under the Cine-Chaupal initiative, featuring the acclaimed Hindi film director Sajid Ali.
JAMSHEDPUR – Renowned Hindi film director Sajid Ali, known for his acclaimed films “Woh Bhi Din The” and “Laila Majnu,” engaged with students at Karim City College’s Mass Communication Department today during a special Cine-Chaupal session.
The event began with a screening of Ali’s film “Laila Majnu” at 1 PM, attended by students from various departments, including Mass Communication, BBA, BCA, and BSc IT.
The screening sparked enthusiastic discussions among the students.
Dr. Neha Tiwari, Head of the Mass Communication Department, welcomed Sajid Ali, highlighting the long-standing relationship between him and the department.
She noted the success of many alumni who have been associated with Ali since the production of his first film.
In his address, Sajid Ali expressed his deep connection with the department, calling it his “second home in Jamshedpur.”
He praised the department for fostering a vibrant film culture and applauded the achievements of its students in the Mumbai film industry.
During the Q&A session, Ali shared intriguing details about the casting process for “Laila Majnu,” revealing that lead actors Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwari were chosen after around 1,000 auditions.
He discussed the film’s philosophical exploration of love as a path to spiritual enlightenment.
Students posed questions ranging from technical aspects of filmmaking to Ali’s creative choices.
When asked about the film’s ending, Ali explained, “In my view, it was a happy ending because both characters reached a state of Nirvana.”
He encouraged students to embrace deeper storytelling beyond conventional narratives.
Reflecting on his decision to shoot “Laila Majnu” in Kashmir, Ali spoke about his connection to the region and the significance of its landscapes to the film’s narrative.
Ali also advised aspiring filmmakers to minimize reliance on mobile phones and engage more with the world around them to create authentic stories.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Principal Dr. Mohammad Riyaz, who honored Sajid Ali with flowers and mementoes.
The session was attended by faculty members Dr. Rashmi Kumari, Tanmay Singh Solanki, Tasir Shahid, Bapi Murmu, and others, with Syed Sajid Parvez, Syed Shahzeb Parvez, and Shazia Parveen organizing the event.
