Claim: Love Aaj Kal is directed by Imtiaz Ali.

Imtiaz Ali -LRB- born 16 June 1971 -RRB- is an Indian film director and writer . He started his career with writing and directing television shows . He directed shows like Imtehaan , Naina and Kurukshetra . In 2005 he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha , that did not do well . Then he earned critical and commercial success for his direction of Jab We Met -LRB- 2007 -RRB- . Love Aaj Kal -LRB- 2009 -RRB- and Rockstar -LRB- 2011 -RRB- made him known amongst youngsters .