Videos
Sooraj Barjatya on casting Salman Khan, feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya remembers his first impression of Salman Khan – a short boy who couldn’t dance. But place him in front of the camera and his swag would come alive! Join the filmmaker as he recounts Salman’s audition for Maine Pyar Kiya as well as feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he worked in Uunchai.
21 March,2025 09:56 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan on Mortgaging His House for Hrithik's Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Legendary filmmaker Rakesh Roshan reveals how he mortgaged his house and car to make Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, launching Hrithik Roshan into superstardom. In this exclusive conversation with Mayank Shekhar on Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Story Podcast, he shares untold stories about Bollywood's evolution, the rise of Hrithik Mania, and the changing dynamics of film financing. #hrithikroshan #kahonapyarhai #rakeshroshan #entertainment #bollywood
23 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
How Rakesh Roshan transformed from flop Actor to blockbuster filmmaker
Rakesh Roshan's journey from a struggling actor to one of Bollywood's most successful filmmakers is nothing short of inspiring! Discover who suggested he name all his films with the letter 'K,' and why he traveled the world before beginning Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai with his son, Hrithik Roshan. Watch as Roshan shares his story of triumph and how he became a visionary director who shaped the careers of some of Bollywood's biggest stars.
13 February,2025 12:15 PM IST
Anurag Kashyap on Bollywood Struggles: Making Black Friday & Gangs of Wasseypur
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been making headlines for his candid critique of Hindi filmmakers and his admiration for the South Indian film industry. Recently, Kashyap reiterated his harsh stance on modern Hindi cinema, claiming that Bollywood filmmakers lack the "brains" to create movies like Pushpa: The Rise or its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule. In a flashback interview with Mid-Day, Kashyap spoke about the market pressures of making and releasing films in the Hindi film industry. He also shared his experiences from his early days in Mumbai and the journey of creating iconic films like Black Friday and Gangs of Wasseypur. Delivered in his trademark candid style, the interview provides valuable insights into the challenges of making bold, unconventional cinema
02 January,2025 03:50 PM IST
Veteran Filmmaker Shyam Benegal on 'parallel cinema' and meeting Anurag Kashyap
Today, as we remember the legendary Shyam Benegal, we’re revisiting an insightful interview where Mayank Shekhar caught up with him and Anurag Kashyap to discuss the past 40 years of cinema. Shyam Benegal shared his views on the term "parallel cinema," while Anurag Kashyap recalled their first meeting in 1993 when he arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay). From Bollywood's evolving trends to social media trolls, the directors got candid during this fascinating conversation with Mid-Day.
24 December,2024 04:28 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan Made Hrithik Uncomfortable During Karan Arjun Filming
In a candid revelation, Rakesh shares that Hrithik had to travel with the unit by train, stay in shared rooms with four people, and experience a different kind of work life during the early years of his career. Watch the full story about Hrithik's journey and the father-son dynamic in filmmaking
21 November,2024 06:12 PM IST
Exclusive Interview with Director Homi Adajania | Murder Mubarak Location Tour
Director Homi Adajania sits down for a quick conversation with mid-day’s Mayank Shekhar after taking him around the location of Murder Mubarak in New Delhi. Get insights into the making of the movie and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the director himself.
16 March,2024 12:00 AM IST
Naseeruddin Shah Returns to Direction With Short Film Man Woman Man Woman
Naseeruddin Shah returns to direction: The veteran actor who recently directed the short film, Man Woman Man Woman, talks about what it takes to make a good film. Over 17 years since his maiden directorial venture, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006), the senior actor has picked up the directorial baton again for Man Woman Man Woman. The short film features his actor-wife Ratna Pathak Shah, son Vivaan Shah, Tarun Dhanrajgir and Saba Azad.
27 August,2023 05:08 PM IST
‘Will Quit Filmmaking If Proved Wrong’: Vivek Agnihotri
Amid the recently stirred controversy pertaining to the remarks made at the 53rd International Film Festival of India on the film ‘The Kashmir Files’ by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri on November 29 in Mumbai, released a self-made video and said that he would quit filmmaking if any scene from the film is proved to be fabricated
30 November,2022 07:12 PM IST
Subhash Ghai On Teaching Filmmaking, South Indian Film Industry and More
Recently, actor Swapnil Joshi & filmmaker Subhash Ghai were snapped at a press conference in Mumbai. While interacting with the media, the ace filmmaker spoke about modern filmmaking, the role of languages in films and more
03 May,2022 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai