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'Jab We Met' director Imtiaz Ali celebrates mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam, a user says 'As a proud Kashmiri...'

The tourist spot in Kashmir was a victim of the heinous attacks earlier this year in April. The Indian government and army then carried out Operation Sindoor as retaliation read more 'Jab We Met' director Imtiaz Ali shared a heartfelt note and pictures on Instagram as he celebrated his mother's 75th birthday. The celebrations happened in Pahalgam. The tourist spot in Kashmir was a victim of the heinous attacks earlier this year in April. The Indian government and army then carried out Operation Sindoor as retaliation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD One wrote- 'Behind every timeless storyteller, there's an eternal mother. She didn't just raise a son she raised a visionary. Happy 75th to the silent strength behind countless stories.' A second said, 'As a proud Kashmiri, I sincerely thank you for promoting Pahalgam once again after the heartbreaking event that none of us ever wished for.' 'Kashmir has always been known not only for its unmatched beauty, but for the warmth and hospitality of its people – something that sets us apart and must never fade.' 'Our tradition of welcoming guests with open hearts is part of who we are, and even in the face of sorrow, that spirit must live on.' A third commented- 'A beautiful ode to mother ..Doting sons of a doting mother❤️' Imtiaz Ali rose to fame with the 2007 classic romance Jab We Met that starred Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. And in an interview with Galata India, he revealed how the pair broke up two days before the shoot was about to get completed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He revealed, 'They broke up at the) end of the film. Most of the film was shot. There were two days after their so-called break-up that we had to shoot. They were absolutely professional. No blemish, nothing at all, whatever is happening in their personal lives. That time Shahid and Kareena were not doing supremely well.' The filmmaker added, 'But these ups and downs keep happening in the lives of filmmakers and actors. But as filmmakers we don't have to speculate like stock market, judge what we think is right for a particular part and only that works. This is the learning of my life."