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It’s a Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Dagubatti super-starrer: why haven’t you watched the film yet?... [Read More]
16 October,2024 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharIt feels as if JIgra makers filmed an unfinished script. Stopping at a point, and upon being asked, what happens next, simply concurred, “Second half, bas goli-barood (just guns, bombs)!” ... [Read More]
11 October,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharItalian superstar Matilda says she wants her act to be loved as much as PC’s, while showrunner Gina weighs in on how Indian & Italian arms of Prime Video’s Citadel came about... [Read More]
11 October,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharThink Warner pulled a joke, hyping up a two-location, art-house pic, for a global, mainstream, blockbuster max!... [Read More]
09 October,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharIn equal parts, vulnerable and vain, wholly real, Ananya Panday literally owns this space. As she does the film, that she’s in practically every frame of, from start to finish... [Read More]
05 October,2024 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharPolice have arrested 46 individuals in connection with the violent clashes that erupted during a Ganesh idol procession in Nagamangala town, Mandya. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
12 September,2024 02:51 PM ISTA nationwide strike, known as `Bharat Bandh`, has erupted in response to the Supreme Court`s recent ruling on SC/ST reservations. Organised by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, the bandh has led to widespread protests across the country. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
21 August,2024 05:46 PM ISTLatest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup.... [Read More]
14 August,2024 04:39 PM ISTThe Maharashtra MLAs were on Tuesday seen reaching the assembly on Tuesday as the government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 94,889.46 crore in the state legislative assembly. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
09 July,2024 08:34 PM ISTActor Shekhar Suman and former Congress leader Radhika Khera joined the BJP in Delhi on Tuesday amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024. Pics/PTI and X... [Read More]
07 May,2024 05:16 PM ISTAs Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ gears up for its release on Netflix, here’s a look at all its characters and their relationships. ... [Read More]
30 April,2024 04:08 PM ISTSanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has made a wide and massive buzz across the country and the world as the show is all set to stream on Netflix next month. This series will see the comeback of many actors, including Fardeen Khan. It was just yesterday when the magnificent trailer of Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ was launched during a grand event in the city and the entire cast came in traditional outfits to attend the event... [Read More]
10 April,2024 10:13 AM ISTA massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Bangladesh`s capital Dhaka that also housed several illegal eateries killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit the country in recent years. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
01 March,2024 10:56 PM IST`Citadel: Diana` fame Matilda De Angelis and its showrunner Gina Gardini speak exclusively to Mid-day about the Italian spin-off to the popular spy series that originally featured Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Set in 2030 Milan, the show follows Diana Cavalieri, a former agent of the independent global spy agency, Citadel. Diana is left undercover as a mole after the agency`s destruction by a powerful enemy group called Manticore. The six-episode series will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on October 10, 2024.... [Read More]
10 October,2024 09:57 PM ISTOn Gandhi Jayanti 2024, we bring back Karan Johar`s conversation with Midday, where he shared a really special memory—watching Gandhi at home with director Richard Attenborough. He talked about how his father, Yash Johar, was one of the line producers for the film’s Indian parts, which made the whole experience even more meaningful. Karan recalled his family had watched the movie before it made its way to the world stage and received a lot of praise and accolades. It’s a cool story about his family’s connection to such an iconic film. Watch the full video for more.... [Read More]
01 October,2024 06:00 PM ISTOn Ranbir Kapoor`s 42nd birthday, we take a moment to celebrate the actor by revisiting some heartfelt conversations with filmmakers Karan Johar and Imtiaz Ali. During their chat with Mayank Shekhar in Midday`s Sit With The Hitlist series, the directors affectionately discussed Ranbir`s real-life persona, which strikingly contrasts with the intense characters he often portrays on screen. Karan and Imtiaz shared their unique experiences working with the Bollywood star, highlighting the depth of his talent and the warmth of his personality. They reflected on how the media often crafts a specific image of Ranbir, one that doesn`t fully capture the man behind the roles. Join us in discovering the man behind the screen through the eyes of his closest collaborators as we celebrate the multifaceted personality of Ranbir Kapoor on this special day.... [Read More]
27 September,2024 07:31 PM ISTDid you know that a “broke” Guneet Monga Kapoor had e-mailed Richard Branson and Ratan Tata, requesting them to sponsor her maiden trip to Oscars in 2010? Or that she had sold her Delhi house to finance the film `Monsoon Shootout`? Plug into the latest episode of Mid-day`s The Bombay Film Story podcast as she breaks down the hustle, heartbreak, and jugaad it takes to go from indie producer to two-time Oscar winner.... [Read More]
26 September,2024 10:35 AM ISTKareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Buckingham Murders has been released in theatres recently. While talking to Mid-day during an episode of Sit With Hitlist, Kareena Kapoor Khan talked about her experience working on the film. She shared she went crazy after hearing the 25-pager script of The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta. The K3G actress gave some insights into Salman Khan`s personality off-camera. She bravely admitted how her film `Heroine`s box office performance deeply affected her and if she would ever work with her husband, Saif Ali Khan. In addition, the actress shared her perspective on the timelessness of her character in K3G`s `Poo.` ... [Read More]
23 September,2024 06:05 PM ISTBirthday Special: As filmmaker Anurag Kashyap turns 52, we take a look back at his Sit With Hitlist conversation with Mid-day. He talked about his early theatre days in Delhi and how he has had a long association with Shah Rukh Khan and director Imtiaz Ali, both from Delhi. Kashyap spoke about his first movie “Paanch” which did not get any theatrical release and how the movie was the ‘first film’ for most of the crew members. He talked about his collaboration with Rajpal Yadav and how he discovered Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He also told a a never heard before Martin Scorsese story and how he met the legendary director... [Read More]
10 September,2024 02:09 PM ISTYash Johar birth anniversary: In a heartfelt conversation as part of Mid-day`s Sit With Hitlist series, filmmaker Karan Johar remembered his father`s remarkable journey - from leaving his family`s mithai business in Delhi to struggling in Mumbai as a photographer and eventually making connections in Hollywood!Discover the dreams, struggles, and lessons that paved the way for the birth of Dharma Productions, one of India`s leading film production companies. Join us as Karan shares personal anecdotes and reveals the deep bond he shared with his father.... [Read More]
06 September,2024 06:10 PM ISTIn an episode of Sit with Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar, Imtiaz Ali, the director behind the iconic film `Rockstar`, opens up about the wild journey of creating this cinematic gem, sharing a hilarious anecdote about how he lost the original script. But that’s not all! He dives into the quirky personality of Ranbir Kapoor, who played the lead role, revealing how his inquisitive nature often led to some unexpected and funny moments. Ali opens up about his exhilarating collaboration with the legendary A.R. Rahman, the magic of his compositions, and how the soulful music captured the essence of his vision.... [Read More]
31 August,2024 08:35 PM ISTDid you know that a "broke" Guneet Monga Kapoor had e-mailed Richard Branson and Ratan Tata, requesting them to sponsor her maiden trip to Oscars in 2010? Or that she had sold her Delhi house to finance Monsoon Shootout? Plug into our latest episode as she breaks down the hustle, heartbreak and jugaad it takes to go from indie producer to two-time Oscar winner.... [Read More]
26 September,2024 07:36 PM IST | MumbaiDid you know that Hansal Mehta was to direct Gangs of Wasseypur before Anurag Kashyap? Or that he left Mumbai after a spate of flops and resurrected his flagging career with Shahid from the outskirts of Lonavala? Plug in as Lootere creator Hansal, with his filmmaker-son Jai, charts his journey from helming TV’s most popular cookery show to delivering one of Indian OTT’s biggest series in Scam 1992.... [Read More]
18 June,2024 08:24 PM IST | MumbaiHow did a home in a rough Mumbai neighbourhood propel Sonali Bendre’s acting career? How did she land Humma humma, the mother of all item songs? Plug into our latest episode as the actor takes us back to the ’90s when a star’s X-factor was as important as talent, and actresses sometimes needed to “dumb themselves down” as a survival tactic.... [Read More]
14 June,2024 06:57 PM IST | MumbaiWhich director was the first to call Prosenjit Chatterjee after watching Jubilee? Which Hindi film did he turn down, only for it to be picked up by Salman Khan? Plug in to our Durga Puja special episode where we have an “adda” with Bengal’s biggest star, as he takes us from Kolkata’s Park Street to Chembur’s RK Studios and Juhu’s Sun-n-Sand... [Read More]
22 October,2023 01:15 PM IST | MumbaiHow did filmmaker Jag Mundhra’s daughter reveal Yash Chopra’s son, Yashraj scion, Aditya, actually exists? What was it like to be the last to interview Rishi Kapoor, for the Netflix series, The Romantics? How did Oscar nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra find ‘Sima Aunty’ for Indian Matchmaking? Plug in for more!... [Read More]
02 March,2023 06:00 PM IST | MumbaiThere are movies, and then there are `B` movies. What`s the difference between the two? Vasan Bala, film-buffs` ultimate filmmaker, and director of docu-series, Cinema Marte Dam Tak, walks us through secret bylanes, the stars, and the auteurs of Bollywood`s C-grade cinema, that peaked in the late 1990s!... [Read More]
08 February,2023 06:33 PM IST | MumbaiOne of the very few Indian actors to become an international star, Kabir Bedi engages in a candid conversation about his journey in Bollywood, stardom in Italy, his friendship with the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and more!... [Read More]
14 August,2021 07:44 AM IST | MumbaiIndian film and television actor Ranjeet indulges in nostalgic stories from the 70s and the 80s and opens up about becoming the most popular villain of Bollywood.... [Read More]
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