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
In an inspiring journey of fan-driven philanthropy, the 'Mai Bhi Sonu Sood' campaign, launched on November 4, 2023, from New Delhi, has successfully traversed over 100 cities, uniting people across India. From Ghaziabad to Jaisalmer, this initiative embraced major towns and cities, spreading the values of goodness and unity. The campaign's final destination: Mumbai. Along the way, Sonu Sood, discussing his upcoming film 'Fateh,' based on cybercrime, added a layer of excitement to the cause
16 December,2023 05:21 PM IST
After nearly three years, Indian cinema halls are witnessing a resurgence in audience numbers, thanks to films like Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' and a slew of other releases.The main highlight of this video is Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming release, 'Jawan,' directed by Atlee. With a whopping 7.5 lakh tickets sold in India, 'Jawan' is breaking records in advance sales, and we discuss the box office predictions for this highly anticipated movie. We also shed light on 'Jawan's' unique feat in the history of Hindi cinema—early morning shows starting at 5 AM on the film's opening day. Kolkata will be the first city to host this special screening, and fans across India are clamoring for similar opportunities. Additionally, we explore Shah Rukh Khan's foray into the southern film territory, with 'Jawan' featuring stars like Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Deepika Padukone makes a special appearance in this vigilante drama where SRK's character fights for the country alongside a gang of girls. Join us as we discuss the exciting developments in the world of Bollywood and the extraordinary buzz surrounding 'Jawan.'
06 September,2023 04:33 PM IST
Pankaj Tripathi is undoubtedly one of the stalwarts of the film industry. With his exceptional acting talent, he has excelled in both comedy and serious roles. Hailing from a village in Bihar, Pankaj Tripathi has proven that stardom hasn't compromised his humility. In a recent interview, he was asked about the 'Hindi vs. English’ debate, and his response was nothing short of brilliant. Watch this video to discover Pankaj Tripathi's insightful perspective and how he handled the question with grace and wisdom.
06 September,2023 03:15 PM IST
August 2023 has probably been the most successful month for Hindi cinema at the Box Office. Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Dream Girl 2' has contributed to this success and given the actor his biggest opening ever. Talking to mid-day.com, Ayushmann Khurrana speaks about why he did Dream Girl 2, what Box Office success means to him and his love for Malayalam cinema #ayushmannkhurrana #dreamgirl2 #interview #entertainment #fahadhfaasil #exclusiveinterview
05 September,2023 08:16 PM IST
Independence Day 2023 | Indian cinema's origin traces back to the pre-Independence era, with Dadasaheb Phalke pioneering it after being inspired by 'The Life of Christ.' His silent film 'Raja Harishchandra' (1913) marked its start, later transitioning to 'talkies' with 'Alam Ara' (1931). Mumbai emerged as a filmmaking hub, birthing hits like 'Devdas' and 'Anarkali.' Cinema became a platform for anti-British sentiment during the freedom struggle. The Golden Era (1940s-1960s) brought parallel cinema, e.g., Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy,' and Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa.' From silent origins to a social, nationalist, and artistic force, Indian cinema's journey, epitomized by Phalke's vision and diverse narratives, shaped its impactful cultural legacy.
16 August,2023 10:47 AM IST
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday talked at the inauguration ceremony of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, which was also attended by West Bengal Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, actors Rani Mukerji and Shatrughan Sinha, and leading personalities of the Bengali film industry.They talked about the issue of free speech, and censorship in the film industry over the years, and the “narrowness” driving social media. Recalling the journey of Indian cinema amid various stages of censorship, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke about civil liberties and freedom of expression being in question in the country. “Even now, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression,” Amitabh Bachchan said. Showing his positive stance amid the ‘Pathaan’ controversy, Bollywood legend and superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke on his take on the role of social media in Cinema. The superstar also appreciated and called out for all the people staying positive amid the negativity. “Social media is often driven by a certain narrowness of view that limits. human nature to its baser self. I read somewhere that negativity increases social media consumption. Such pursuits enclose collective narrative making it divisive and destructive,” the actor said. Both the actors steered clear of direct reference to any contemporary controversy. But, read between the lines while giving the statements at the inaugural event of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Netaji Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, in her vote of thanks, appealed that Bachchan, who turned 80 this October, be conferred the Bharat Ratna. She also stressed that Bengal fights for and will continue to “fight for unity”.
16 December,2022 02:31 PM IST
The 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India kickstarted in Goa on 20th November. Several celebrities including Kartik Aryan, Ajay Devgan, varun Dhawan, Sunil Sheity were present at the ceremony.
21 November,2022 11:40 PM IST | Mumbai
After Pushpa and RRR, KGF: Chapter 2 takes the box-office by storm; trade surprised as Yash-starrer mints money despite the IPL season. Anil Kapoor reveals why the south films are doing good business all over India.
19 April,2022 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Indian cinema to turn 100, directors fraternity plans celebration
09 December,2011 02:10 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
