Overview

• Imtiaz Ali said locals filed charges accusing his Ratlam sequence of defaming the town by portraying it as a center of ill repute.
• He learned of the court summons and non-bailable arrest warrant while shooting “Love Aaj Kal” when producer Dinesh Vijan informed him of the order.
• Despite the looming threat, costume designer Dolly Ahluwalia lightened the mood by joking she would deliver rotis through prison bars.
• Ali emphasized that Ratlam is actually celebrated for its snacks like chivda, fafda and mixture, not for red-light districts.
• Reflecting on the incident, he questioned how filmmakers can safeguard creative expression against potential legal repercussions.