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'Sam Bahadur' movie review: Played it too straight, Sam?

`Sam Bahadur` movie review: What the film does best, or at best, is take you through times that were changing. And how things don’t change, really... [Read More]

01 December,2023 11:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

'Animal' movie review: Tight script more essential than tight slap, no?

`Animal` movie review: There’s Ranbir, with long hair and motorbike, in this man-child role, think of him as Sanju (2018)—except, not in a comedy, which is what Raju Hirani turned that alpha-male story into. Let’s say, these are chapters left over from that film, if you may... [Read More]

01 December,2023 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

How to value money, I wanna know

May I start a conversation on how you view wealth, because I can’t wrap my head around it. I’m wondering if you can!... [Read More]

29 November,2023 04:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

Farrey Movie Review: Keen teen scene

What about such a movie in a theatre? Can’t recall. I think we’re still stuck on Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)! And that, foremost, makes Farrey worth the ride... [Read More]

24 November,2023 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

Light at the end of tunnel is a train!

Why The Railway Men, Yashraj’s sparkling OTT debut on Netflix, deserves a more direct call to action... [Read More]

22 November,2023 04:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

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IN PHOTOS: Lake levels in reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai at 99.46 pc

The collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai is now at 99.46 pc, as of Thursday, October 5 (Representative images)... [Read More]

05 October,2023 02:46 PM IST

In Photos: Over 4,600 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath

A batch of more than 4,600 Amarnath pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Thursday morning amid tight security (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

21 July,2023 12:55 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Top 5 performers of Duleep Trophy 2023

Duleep Trophy, a prestigious tournament in Indian domestic cricket, concluded on Sunday with South Zone overcoming the defending champions West Zone to clinch their 14th title in tournament history. Duleep Trophy 2023 saw some noticeable performances by international-level players as well as new comers. We take a look at top five performers of the tournament. (Pics: PTI)... [Read More]

16 July,2023 06:49 PM IST

Highest partnerships forged by Australia against India in Tests

The Men in Blue found themselves in a difficult situation with the early loss of their openers after Australia posted a commendable 469 in their first innings of the World Test Championship final on Thursday. Australia added 142 runs to their overnight total with the loss of seven wickets before being bowled out one hour into the afternoon session. (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]

08 June,2023 10:53 PM IST

In Photos: China facing large income gap between its rich and poor, says report

China is facing a large income gap between its rich and poor, shows China`s income distribution statistics, according to The Times of Israel. China`s Gini coefficient has grown sharply to 0.466 points in 2021, which is above the warning level set by the United Nations of 0.4. By comparison, countries such as Germany, Canada, and Japan all have estimated Gini coefficients that hover at just over 0.3. All represetative pictures: Istock... [Read More]

25 May,2023 04:17 PM IST

In Photos: BJP National President JP Nadda visits Atal Smruti Udyan in Mumbai

BJP National President JP Nadda on Wednesday visited the Atal Smruti Udyan at Borivili in Mumbai along with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other party leaders. Photos/Satej Shinde... [Read More]

17 May,2023 06:32 PM IST

It's an awards night in 'Bigg Bulletin with Shekhar Suman' on ‘Bigg Boss 16'

It`s an awards night in `Bigg Bulletin with Shekhar Suman` on ‘Bigg Boss 16`s latest episode. ... [Read More]

05 February,2023 04:09 PM IST

Ringside view for Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan greets fans on birthday

Singh, a football enthusiast, among global celebrities invited to attend the FIFA World Cup final on December 18 in Qatar. Midnight treat: Shah Rukh Khan greets fans with his `signature pose` on his birthday. Watch: Makers of `Pathaan` give 84-second glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan starrer. Sushmita Sen posts emotional note for niece Ziana amid Rajeev Sen, Charu Asopa`s divorce. Bigg Boss 16 watch video! Shekhar Suman believes this couple may truly be in love! ... [Read More]

02 November,2022 07:10 PM IST

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Ranbir Kapoor & Vicky Kaushal Decode Their Acting Methods! | Sit With Hitlist

The biggest movie clash of the year is going to take place on December 1, 2023, with Ranbir Kapoor`s Animal and Vicky Kaushal`s Sam Bahadur. The bookings for Animal opened on Saturday, November 25 and it has already minted more than Rs 14 crore while Sam Bahadur`s booking has minted more than a crore. Let`s go back to listening to the two actors talk about their methods of acting from their Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist interview!... [Read More]

29 November,2023 07:41 PM IST | Mumbai

Was Donald Trump Sushmita Sen’s Boss at some point? The Actress Answers

Speaking at Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist, Sushmita Sen talked about working as an employee for the Miss Universe organization which was then owned by Donald Trump, which was not easy as per the actress. According to Sushmita, “There are some people that leave an impression and not because of their achievements necessarily or their sense of power. It’s just the people that they are that you take from them - inspiration or something - that helps you move forward. He (Donald Trump) is not one of them.” Sushmita Sen admitted she did meet the former US President once. Watch the full video to see the actress` exact reactions!... [Read More]

29 November,2023 06:00 PM IST

When Alia Bhatt Confessed She Fell In Love With Ranbir Kapoor Naturally

Ranbir Kapoor starrer `Animal` is all set to release on December 1. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol and is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Let`s go back to listening to actress and Ranbir Kapoor`s wife Alia Bhatt talk about their love story and how Ranbir and she fell in love naturally and got married whereas Alia never thought she would be married early in life. Alia added that Ranbir asked her why weren`t they together before they started dating each other. Watch the full video for more insights on the love story of two of the most loved stars in the Hindi film industry. ... [Read More]

29 November,2023 10:12 AM IST

Sushmita Sen: My First Boyfriend Has Been My Rock-Solid Supporter Till Date

In the latest episode of Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist, actress and Miss Universe Sushmita Sen opened up about the rumours that she dumped her first boyfriend, Rajat Tara. When she was asked about that, what followed was a revelation about a beautiful relationship the two of them have shared. Sushmita mentioned that Rajat Tara is one of the nicest people who is her rock-solid supporter to date. She added that she was the first man at his wedding. She mentioned that, "A man like that you can’t dump. You just outgrow sometimes." Sushmita stated that she is glad that Rajat was her first boyfriend and that she loves him a lot. Watch the full video for more insights on the same.... [Read More]

28 November,2023 06:00 PM IST

Ranbir Kapoor opens up on family ties and unseen persona | Sit With Hitlist

In this earlier recorded uncut interview, Ranbir Kapoor talks about his personal relationships and much more on Sit With Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar. Ranbir Kapoor talks to us about his relationship with his parents and about his never-before-seen avatar!... [Read More]

26 November,2023 12:00 AM IST

Sushmita Sen: Philippines Is Like My Second Home After India! | Sit With Hitlist

In an exclusive chat with Mid-day`s `Sit With Hitlist` segment, Sushmita Sen unravelled the journey to becoming Miss Universe. She spoke about the surprising cultural imprint she left in the Philippines. Sushmita mentioned how her victory cemented a legacy not just for India but also left a mark on the people of the Philippines. Sushmita revealed that there are girls in the country named after the actress! She stated `This name is a Filipino name now` where girls are named like - Sushmita Sushmita Chagalung Mang and Sushmita Sen Chagalung Mang. The actress also mentioned that after India, Philippines is her second home. ... [Read More]

25 November,2023 05:00 PM IST

Sushmita On Memes: You're calling me a gold-digger, but I like diamonds | SWH

Sushmita Sen clarified that marriage was never on the cards in a past relationship during Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist latest episode. Sushmita said that a man needs to love himself first to love a woman like her. When asked about her relationship with a known business tycoon and whether she was to marry him, the actress revealed, "I prefer diamonds, not gold… And if I was going to marry, I would be married to them, love. I don’t try. I do it or I don’t.” Watch the full episode for all of Sushmita Sen`s candid replies. ... [Read More]

24 November,2023 06:17 PM IST

How Daughter Alisah’s Curiosity Reignites Sushmita Sen’s Acting Career

Sushmita Sen sat down for a heart-to-heart chat as part of Mid-day`s `Sit With Hitlist` series, talking about her 8-year hiatus from Bollywood. The actress and mother of two, Alisah and Renee, opened up about a momentous question posed by her younger daughter that triggered her return to the industry. The Miss Universe 1994 shared, "One day, she (Alisah) met some paps under the house, and she said, `Maa, why do they take pictures with you?` So I said, `Because I am kind of famous.` So she goes, `Doing what?` I said, `I was Miss Universe.` She said, `That was a long time ago, mom.` `But I am also an actor.` `But you don`t act. You don`t do movies,` Alisah said." That was a reality check for Sushmita. Watch the full video to find out the whole story from the actress itself!... [Read More]

23 November,2023 05:12 PM IST

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Episode 10 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Prosenjit Chatterjee

Which director was the first to call Prosenjit Chatterjee after watching Jubilee? Which Hindi film did he turn down, only for it to be picked up by Salman Khan? Plug in to our Durga Puja special episode where we have an “adda” with Bengal’s biggest star, as he takes us from Kolkata’s Park Street to Chembur’s RK Studios and Juhu’s Sun-n-Sand... [Read More]

22 October,2023 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai

Episode 9 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Smriti Mundhra

How did filmmaker Jag Mundhra’s daughter reveal Yash Chopra’s son, Yashraj scion, Aditya, actually exists? What was it like to be the last to interview Rishi Kapoor, for the Netflix series, The Romantics? How did Oscar nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra find ‘Sima Aunty’ for Indian Matchmaking? Plug in for more!... [Read More]

02 March,2023 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai

Episode No 8 : The Bombay Film Story Ft.Vasan Bala

There are movies, and then there are `B` movies. What`s the difference between the two? Vasan Bala, film-buffs` ultimate filmmaker, and director of docu-series, Cinema Marte Dam Tak, walks us through secret bylanes, the stars, and the auteurs of Bollywood`s C-grade cinema, that peaked in the late 1990s!... [Read More]

08 February,2023 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai

Episode No 7 : The Bombay Film Story with Mayank Shekhkar Ft. Kabir Bedi, India’s first truly international star-actor

One of the very few Indian actors to become an international star, Kabir Bedi engages in a candid conversation about his journey in Bollywood, stardom in Italy, his friendship with the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and more!... [Read More]

14 August,2021 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai

Episode No 6 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Ranjeet

Indian film and television actor Ranjeet indulges in nostalgic stories from the 70s and the 80s and opens up about becoming the most popular villain of Bollywood.... [Read More]

16 July,2021 04:37 PM IST

Episode No 5 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Ravi K. Chandran

Versatile and award winning cinematographer Ravi K Chandran opens up about his journey in making era-defining films like Dil Chahta Hai, Black, Fanaa, Yuva, and more.... [Read More]

14 July,2021 01:40 PM IST

Episode No 4 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Paintal

From being the stock comedian, to training actors across genres/generations, from iconic performances in Rafoo Chakkar, Bawarchi, Satte Pe Satte, to becoming professional dancer and mime, veteran actor Paintal relives 70s Bollywood, and beyond.... [Read More]

18 June,2021 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai

Episode No 3 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Neena Gupta

From playing second fiddle in art and commercial cinema, to a bona fide star at 60 from Gandhi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, `Choli Ke Peeche` in Khalnayak, to Badhaai Ho and Masaba Masaba-Neena Gupta takes you through her personal/career highs and lows!... [Read More]

16 June,2021 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai

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The world at Pat’s feet!

Any cricketer who isn’t inspired by Cummins is in the wrong game. He is also an outstanding fast bowler with a big heart and has the much-admired knack of taking a wicket when it’s really needed

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Plenitude on my plate, in a city to love

As the spirit of the season takes hold, there is soul-searching and celebration in equal measure. What stays overwhelmingly constant is an attitude of gratitude

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