He is an adman, theatre director/playwright, photographer, and traveller. Email: rahul.dacunha@mid-day.com
“Film bana lo,” Anurag Kashyap told me at one of our earlier shows, back in 2005. Bugs persisted for 20 years. By now, he would have even made two of his own films.... [Read More]
17 November,2024 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaWhen Quincy was young, he almost chose a life of crime, thinking that gangsters made money--better sense and a trumpet in his hand prevailed and he was hooked... [Read More]
09 November,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“Nope doesn’t work… Dharma has a certain ring to it, Adar-ma doesn’t.”... [Read More]
27 October,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“See men, let me tell wot wot happened, today as you know is dat festival—Kadwa Chautha.”... [Read More]
19 October,2024 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaTypical that a man, who represented a bygone era, should have such a long forgotten musical tradition to bid him goodbye.... [Read More]
13 October,2024 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaThe fourth edition of India’s Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded on Thursday, a defence spokesperson said. Pics/Defence PRO... [Read More]
22 November,2024 09:07 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
22 November,2024 08:52 PM ISTThousands of Shiite Muslims took to the streets in various cities of Pakistan on Friday, a day after sectarian attacks in the northwest killed 43 people, including women and children. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
22 November,2024 07:12 PM ISTPunjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh continues another day of his Dil-Luminati Tour as he landed in Lucknow to perform his concert. The pop star took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures exploring the city, relishing street food, and interacting with locals... [Read More]
22 November,2024 09:40 AM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
21 November,2024 08:02 PM ISTAs people in Maharashtra await for the results of the elections, students from South Mumbai school were on Thursday seen taking a unique approach. Pics/Anurag Ahire... [Read More]
21 November,2024 07:11 PM ISTAhead of the Mahaparinirvan Diwas, hundreds of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar will be reaching Mumbai`s Dadar and Shivaji Park area to mark the day on December 6. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
21 November,2024 06:23 PM ISTBollywood actress Neha Sharma, who reigns over social media with her mesmerising pictures, is not just your glam doll to gawk at. As she celebrates her birthday, we look at the diva’s envious travel photo album ... [Read More]
21 November,2024 10:43 AM ISTRJ-turned-actor Malishka Mendonsa, who essays the role of Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu in the web series Freedom at Midnight, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her stint in showbiz. She discusses the challenges in her career and her controversial song on Mumbai potholes. Malishka has also dabbled into the dubbing space and voiced for popular animated characters like Anxiety in Inside Out 2 and Mona in The Incredibles. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 08:29 PM ISTIn an encounter with the security forces, 10 Naxals were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma. The encounter broke out between the DRG and Naxals. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma briefed about the encounter and said that 10 naxal bodies have been recovered. Earlier in the day, IG Sundarraj said that the exchange of fire had been underway since morning and a search operation was underway. Security forces were seen celebrating the major victory with a dance following the encounter. ... [Read More]
22 November,2024 06:04 PM ISTIndia’s ties with Canada have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about anti-India activities in Canada. Canada’s PM Trudeau had claimed that he has “credible allegations” of India’s hand in the killing of K-terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. Now taking a U-turn on the same, Ottawa has officially denied the reports of the Canada-based Newspaper that claimed India’s link in the K-terrorist Nijjar killing. The action came after India strongly objected to a report in Globe & Mail newspaper that drew a connection between Nijjar’s death to PM Modi. On Nov 20, India had strongly refuted the reports and said it should be dismissed with the “contempt they deserve”. The Ministry of External Affairs had emphasised that “smear campaigns” like this only “further damage our already strained ties”.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 05:40 PM ISTRandeep Hooda and Ankita Lokhande discussed their experience at IFFI 2024, where `Swatantrya Veer Savarkar` was the opening film. Randeep expressed pride in representing India at Asia`s biggest film festival, noting the unique experience of attending as a director, producer, and writer. The film marks his directorial debut. The `Highway` actor believes deeply in the film`s message and the hero he portrays. He shared that the movie was specially made for young people and to inspire them. Ankita praised Randeep`s direction, highlighting that the true achievement for both director and actor is when they see their character on screen, not themselves.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 05:28 PM ISTAt the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni shared a heartfelt tribute to Indian cinema`s golden era, reminiscing about the timeless work of legends like Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, and Tapan Sinha. The event kicked off with Nagarjuna leading a ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by his wife Amala, son Naga Chaitanya, and his fiancée Sobhita Dhulipala, who was seen dressed in a peach organza suit set while Naga Chaitanya was dressed in a navy blue suit.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 12:37 PM ISTAmid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 11:49 AM ISTKartik Aaryan, one of Bollywood`s most versatile actors, is celebrated for his magnetic presence and ability to excel in both comedy and drama. As the star of `Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3` turns 34, we take a moment to reflect on his incredible journey. From his debut in `Pyaar Ka Punchnama` to his recent success, Kartik’s career has skyrocketed. His impressive car collection, which includes luxury vehicles like a BMW 5 Series, Lamborghini Urus, McLaren GT, and a Range Rover SV, speaks to his success. Along with his rising stardom, Kartik`s pay cheques have also grown significantly, cementing his place as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 10:55 AM ISTThe iconic Bollywood film `Karan Arjun` will be re-released theatrically on November 22, with a new trailer launched on November 13, sparking nostalgia among fans. Director Rakesh Roshan explained that despite the film being 30 years old, its popularity endures due to the star power of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan and their lasting cultural influence. He also shared how the iconic dialogues "Karan Arjun Aayenge" and "Bhaag Arjun Bhaag" came to be, describing it as a moment of inspiration that perfectly captured the film`s themes of destiny and the bond between the characters. ... [Read More]
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