At the Esquire India cover shoot, Imtiaz Ali (imtiazaliofficial) is unassuming—a gentle presence who nonetheless seems entirely aware of his magnetism. He is game to step outside of his comfort zone, from tossing on a Hermès scarf to trying a trouser silhouette he wouldn’t otherwise wear. He’s spent years directing the frame. For once, the director finds himself in it. Chairperson: Avarna Jain (avarna_jain) CEO: Debashish Ghosh Esquire India Editor: Rahul Gangwani (rahulgangs_) Creative Direction and Styling: Vijendra Bhardwaj (vijendra.bhardwaj) Photography: Charudutt Chitrak (charuduttchitrak) Videographer: Rahul Krishnan (rk.oka.be) Video Editor: Nachiket Parchure Story: Sandipan Dalal (sandipandalal) Hair & Grooming: Chriselle Baptista (chrissybaps) Fashion Editor: Komal Shetty (komal_shetty_) Bookings Editor: Varun Shah (varunnshah) Production House: P Productions (p.productions_) An rpsg.lifestylemedia publication by rpsggroup. #EsquireIndia #ImtiazAli