Videos
AR Rahman & Ed Sheeran Perform ‘Shape of You’ x ‘Urvasi’ Mashup in Chennai
Ed Sheeran’s Chennai concert on February 5 featured a surprise collaboration with Indian music legend AR Rahman as they performed a mashup of "Shape of You" and "Urvasi." Fans went wild, and Ed shared the moment on Instagram. Before the show, Ed also spent time with Rahman and his son, AR Ameen and expressed his admiration for Indian artists like Diljit Dosanjh, King, and Armaan Malik. In addition to the performances, Ed shared a fun video of himself getting a head massage, which quickly went viral. With more shows lined up in India, fans are eagerly awaiting what surprises Ed has next in store.
06 February,2025 04:40 PM IST
Big blow to Taliban, Kabul attack kills Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani
A major explosion occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, near a mosque, killing Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban's acting Refugees Minister, along with six others. Haqqani was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers when the blast happened. The Taliban spokesperson accused the Islamic State group of the attack, but ISIS did not claim responsibility. Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, known for carrying out major attacks during the 20-year war. The U.S. had labeled him a "global terrorist" in 2011 and offered a $5 million reward for his capture. The Taliban had taken control of Afghanistan in 2021, but attacks in urban areas continue.
12 December,2024 04:33 PM IST
Neena Gupta returns to Malayalam cinema after 30 years with 1000 Babies I Rahman
Neena Gupta plays a complex character in the recently released Disney+Hotstar series 1000 Babies that also stars Malayalam star Rahman and Sanju Sivram. Directed by Najeem Koya, the psychological crime thriller has been co-written by Arouz Irfan. The twisted tale will leave you shocked, promise the team in an exclusive conversation with mid-day.com. The team reveals what makes it a stand out show, why Neena Gupta felt lonely on the set, and much more. Watch the full conversation as the team of 1000 Babies dive deep into the show without spoilers.
28 October,2024 07:00 PM IST
Daisy Shah, Jannat Zubair & others at the Gautam Madhavan's Diwali Party
Gautam Madhavan hosted an extravagant Diwali party in the city, celebrating the festival of lights with a star-studded guest list. Telly Stars were glammed up for the pre-Diwali party at Gautam Madhavan's residence. Celebrities like Jannat Zubair, Ayaan Zubair, Roshni Walia, Sreerama Chandra, Daisy Shah, and Siddharth Kanan were present
25 October,2024 10:10 PM IST
National Film Awards 2024: A.R. Rahman, Mani Ratnam and others express gratitude
National Film Awards 2024: A.R. Rahman, Karan Johar, Rishab Shetty, and Mani Ratnam expressed their happiness and gratitude after winning the National Film Awards. They shared their thoughts on their journeys and the hard work that brought them to this important moment. In an emotional moment, Manasi Parekh broke down in tears while accepting the Best Actress award. Sharmila Tagore even gushed about Mithun Chakraborty's Dadasaheb Phalke Award win, she expressed how well deserved it was and how much she enjoyed his heartfelt speech
09 October,2024 04:12 PM IST
Taal celebrates 25 years: AR Rahman and Subhash Ghai reunite
A.R. Rahman and Subhash Ghai reunited at a screening to celebrate 25 years of 'Taal'. Director Subhash Ghai and music director A.R. Rahman spoke about their collaboration on the film. Both AR Rahman and Subhash Ghai reminisced about the journey of creating music for Taal. Rahman mentioned how people still love the live performances of the title track of the film. The event was a memorable one as the team of the film went down memory lane and raised laughs.
23 September,2024 05:18 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali spills the beans on how Rockstar was born Ranbir's real personality
In 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.
31 August,2024 08:35 PM IST
Ankita Lokhande, Jannat Zubair, Karan Kundra attend Vicky Jain’s Birthday Bash
Ankita Lokhande’s husband and former Bigg Boss contestant Vicky Jain turned 38 on August 1, 2024. To celebrate, Ankita hosted a grand birthday bash for him three days later in Juhu, Mumbai. The event was attended by celebrities like Jannat Zubair, Faisal, Karan Kundra, and others. Ankita and Vicky tied the knot on December 14, 2021, in Mumbai. Vicky Jain, who owns a grand estate in Bilaspur, oversees the family businesses and has also made notable investments in sports. Ankita hosted a grand birthday bash for her husband Vicky in Juhu, Mumbai. The event was attended by celebrities like Jannat Zubair, Faizal, Karan Kundra, and others.
05 August,2024 03:59 PM IST
Bangladesh Protests: Former Foreign Secretary hints at ISI involvement
Massive protests in Bangladesh have escalated into violence, with clashes between students, pro-govt supporters and armed police. Former Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla expressed concerns over ongoing violence stating possibilities of Pak’s ISI and others being involved in protests. New protests defied an order barring public meetings after nearly two dozen people were killed in earlier violence. Shringla hinted at Pakistani radical elements being involved in the blood-soaking violence. Several people died in fresh Bangladesh protests, despite authorities cutting mobile telephone services to quell unrest initially sparked by student anger. The protests have been driven by demands for reform of the country's quota system for civil service jobs. Quota reserves positions for specific groups, including descendants of freedom fighters of the 1971 War of Independence against Pak.
20 July,2024 09:57 PM IST
Geopolitical Analyst on how India can tackle China and challenges ahead
As the new NDA 3.0 government has settled in, all eyes are on the major foreign policy moves that the government is poised to take in the times to come. But what are the major diplomatic challenges that India might face? What lies ahead for the global issues looming at large and India’s role in it? In this video, Geopolitical Analyst Vasu Sharma speaks to Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor on the biggest challenges India might face on the diplomatic front.
03 July,2024 02:23 PM IST