"So Much Of Me Is Here," Imtiaz Ali Mourns As Hindu College Hostel Goes Under Reconstruction

Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

Imtiaz Ali's Alma Mater

[{"selector":"#anim-90f9dfb2-a195-464a-bf56-0237881d3a68 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.8711019018762656%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In case you didn't know, Imtiaz Ali's Alma Mater is DU's Hindu College Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

Hostel Under Reconstruction

[{"selector":"#anim-cfe5d736-c735-448d-afb6-10b8be232944 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(9.589397247115848%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The hostel where Ali has spent some of the most formative years of his life is going under reconstruction. Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

Hauntingly Beautiful Pictures

[{"selector":"#anim-2fd77b0c-d2af-435f-b3a1-250465804e5b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] He posted a slew of pictures as an ode to this place. They are hauntingly beautiful! Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

"So Much Of Me Is Here"

[{"selector":"#anim-310eeb93-236e-4324-a8f2-88d4f16c2d7d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-10.992723673523045%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] His Instagram caption was indicative of the deep impact the place on Ali's life. Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

Seeing For The Last Time?

[{"selector":"#anim-3b1b10ac-0d1f-48c4-b733-51d2561f645b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] He also pondered whether this was the last time he was seeing the place since after reconstruction, everything would be different. Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

Emotional Moment For Ali

[{"selector":"#anim-3c190ca4-04b7-4556-8f3e-a68da02c5733 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This was clearly an emotional moment for Ali and his caption revealed his true feelings about it. Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

About This Old Hostel

[{"selector":"#anim-f7b60fc3-e5bf-4f42-9404-10227a92799f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(9.209767319927959%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This old hostel had 119 rooms and also located next to the sports complex. Credits: Website

Ali's Relateable Moment

[{"selector":"#anim-0d1b64ca-e4a6-4729-b663-ce639e1d7816 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After all, who wouldn't mourn if the place they were deeply attached to was going to change! Credits: imtiazali/Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-0840a632-9ad7-4b76-955b-7247c97fac55 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] We're sure that the memories he made here will always be with him! Credits: imtiazali/Instagram