Manoj Bajpayee's latest film, "Silence 2," premiered on ZEE5 on April 16. Reflecting on his career during an interview, Manoj Bajpayee revisited his role in the 1998 film "Satya," where he played gangster Bhiku Mhatre. The role marked his entry into mainstream cinema and remains iconic. He revealed that due to uncertainties in the film industry at the time, he did not disclose his involvement in "Satya" to his family or friends until the release date was confirmed, fearing the project might be shelved
22 April,2024 04:25 PM IST
The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 18. Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that and in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”
19 April,2024 06:47 PM IST
Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who is set to come out with her new directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', revealed how Aamir Khan was keen on enacting the role essayed by Ravi Kishan and had even auditioned for it. Kiran Rao said, “Aamir loved the character, he auditioned as well. But I felt that since he is a star there will be expectations for the character. Aamir was bringing a star baggage. So, we wanted someone so fit in the role that you cannot make out what happens he does next. Ravi Kishan is amazing, I felt that there cannot be a better 'Manohar' than him.”
07 February,2024 11:08 AM IST
Aditi Saigal, aka Dot, who made her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ shared her experience of working on the Netflix film and collaborating with some of the top guns of the industry. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, she also shared the story behind her stage name ‘Dot’. 'The Archies', a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton takes audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom love, heartbreak and rebellion. It is currently streaming on Netflix. Watch the full video to find out why is 'The Archies’ a special film!
27 December,2023 12:28 PM IST
During Mid-day's latest Sit With Hitlist conversation, Vishal Bhardwaj opened up on how Aamir Khan was excited about the character of Langda Tyagi. But later, Vishal asked Saif Ali Khan to play the character in 'Omkara' which is one masterpiece by Vishal Bhardwaj that people will probably never tire of watching. Let's listen in to the director narrate the whole story about how the character of Langda Tyagi was a reference Vishal Bhardwaj took from a person he knew in real life and also how did he end up casting Saif Ali Khan for the role
22 December,2023 06:00 PM IST
Animal fever is refusing to die down. As the film continues its winning streak at the box office, we spoke to Saurabh Sachdeva, who played Bobby Deol’s brother in the film. The actor reveals his first reaction, when he was approached by director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and also the experience working with Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol. Sachdeva also starred as Kareena Kapoor’s husband in Jaane Jaan. Watch the actor talk about his experiences working in both films, the never-made third part of Sacred Games, and more
19 December,2023 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Siddhant Karnick who was recently seen in 'Animal' spoke to Mid-day.com in an exclusive interview where he talked about being paid the most for his role in 'Animal' in his career. He also stated that working with big stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor and others was a professional and family-like experience. Siddhant mentioned that he never auditioned for 'Animal'. Rather, the director of 'Animal' Sandeep Reddy Vanga offered the role to him directly after a meeting. Watch the full video for more!
08 December,2023 01:00 PM IST
Gaurav Chopra in an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com talked about how he felt a burden while working for 'Gadar 2' given he was playing the role of an army officer in a movie with Sunny Deol that too 'Gadar 2' which has a legacy. Gaurav Chopra talked about how Sunny Deol and Tara Singh are the same. Gaurav Chopra even revealed why the ending of the movie was changed. Watch the full video for more!
19 October,2023 08:08 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces said it struck over 200 targets of the terrorist group in the Al Furkan neighbourhood of Gaza Strip. Times of Israel reported that IDF bombed the house of the father of Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing. In what was its third aerial assault in the area, Israeli fighter jets struck 450 Hamas targets in the neighbourhood. As the war entered its fifth day, IDF informed that over 4,500 rockets have been fired, so far, from Gaza. Over 770 Palestinians have also been killed in the air raids as part of the ongoing counter-offensive. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has given a stern warning to Hamas and has vowed to finish the war. The surprise attack on Israel by the Hamas terrorist group on October 07 initiated the war. Thousands of rockets were fired into the southern and central parts of the country combined with ground assault. In retaliation, the Israeli Air Force wreaked havoc in Gaza Strip destroying several Hamas hideouts.
11 October,2023 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Hamas launched the deadliest militant attack in Israel’s history. Hamas militants were roaming in Be'eri Kibbutz on motorcycles, vehicles. They were brandishing guns in Be'eri Kibbutz and the video was captured on CCTV. The Hamas militants pulled a dead body from a parked blue Mazda. They loaded it into a white vehicle before leaving along with 3 more bodies. It is a nightmare situation for the civilians after the war between Israel, Hamas. Gaza's health ministry said Israel's counterstrike had killed at least 770 people, wounded more than 4,000.
11 October,2023 02:34 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
