Paromita Vohra

She is an award-winning Mumbai-based filmmaker, writer, and curator working with fiction and non-fiction. Email:paromita.vohra@mid-day.com

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Dev Anand’s dreamy modernity

Simultaneously exuberant and moody, he was made up almost entirely of style... [Read More]

24 September,2023 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra

Trends that ain’t your friends

As we grew older, we even developed a jaunty relationship with trends... [Read More]

17 September,2023 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra

Who’s your daddy?

His name Azad, recalls Amitabh Bacchan’s Main Azad Hoon. A Sanjay Dutt cameo recalls Munna Bhai... [Read More]

10 September,2023 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra

Sisterhood acts

The newspaper has now grown into a digital platform that reaches a few million in rural India each month, with reporters across UP, MP and Bihar... [Read More]

03 September,2023 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra

Kya aapke mercury mein retrograde hai?

My flight was delayed. I arrived too late for the event I meant to attend. Ah well, you know, Mercury... [Read More]

27 August,2023 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra

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Bollywood film families: Kapoor khandan through the ages

Several families have contributed to the advancement of Indian cinema over the years, across sectors, languages, and communities. The Kapoors are the most famous family in Hindi cinema, with five generations of directors, stage artists and actors. They span nearly eighty years of Indian filmmaking, from the 1920s to the present. They are also related to other prominent cinema families. Surinder Kapoor, Bollywood producer and father of actors Anil, Boney, and Sanjay Kapoor, was Prithviraj Kapoor`s cousin. Kareena Kapoor`s marriage to Saif Ali Khan has linked them to the Pataudis, and Shweta Bachchan`s mother-in-law was Raj Kapoor`s daughter, the late Ritu Nanda. Here`s a look at the Kapoor family tree, which spans 93 years and 5 generations of direct descendants, with Prithviraj Kapoor as the patriarch.... [Read More]

09 September,2023 04:03 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Two iconic trains complete 111 and 93 years of service on June 1

Two Indian Railways iconic trains will complete 111 and 93 years of service on June 1. The iconic Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen train completes 93 years of public service and the Punjab Mail completes 111 years on June 1, the officials said. Pics/Central Railway via Rajendra Aklekar... [Read More]

31 May,2023 07:32 PM IST

On Ruskin Bond’s 89th birthday, these rare pictures give a glimpse into his life

Ruskin Bond is a popular and much-loved author among people of all ages. He was born on this day in 1934 and turned 89 today. On this day, we bring to you some rare pictures of him that take us straight into his world... [Read More]

19 May,2023 06:11 PM IST

Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour: All you need to know about the members

The Backstreet Boys are synonymous with harmonious vocals, peppy tunes and some really smooth dance moves. Formed in 1993, they have managed to captivate audiences over 30 years and till this day are doing what they do best. As they come to Mumbai this evening, here’s what you should know about the five members of the band... [Read More]

04 May,2023 09:16 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Backstreet Boys land in Mumbai ahead of their DNA World Tour gig

The Backstreet Boys were spotted arriving at Mumbai airport today. The American vocal group comprises of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. The world-renowned boyband is in India for their Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour. They are in the country in a two-city tour, making a stop at the entertainment capital, Mumbai and the national capital, New Delhi. For the India leg, Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour will play at Jio World Gardens, Mumbai on May 4th and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on May 5th 2023.... [Read More]

03 May,2023 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai

IN PICS: 30 years of Mumbai 1993 blasts, people in Worli recall horrific attacks

30 years ago, on this day, Mumbai still remembers the horrific attacks when a series of bomb blasts ripped through the city, leaving 257 dead and more than 800 seriously injured. It was also the first time that Mumbai, witnessed a terror attack in the form of serial bomb blasts, changing the Mumbai Police’s perception of terror forever. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]

12 March,2023 05:26 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: HSC exams begin today across Maharashtra

The Higher Secondary Certificate examination of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education are all set to begin from Tuesday (February 21) across Maharashtra. A total of 14,57293 candidates have registered for the examination. Pic/Mid-day Photo Team... [Read More]

21 February,2023 01:15 PM IST

Remembering the heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan war

Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Pic/PTI... [Read More]

16 December,2022 11:52 AM IST

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Watch: 93 year Old Freedom Fighter Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra

A 93 year old freedom fighter Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra. She participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942 & today participated in t Bharat Jodo Yatra near Balapur Maharashtra. ... [Read More]

18 November,2022 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai

PM Modi’s Special Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar On Her 93rd Birth Anniversary

On the occasion of her 93rd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a special tribute to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Lata Mangeshkar`s lifespan is depicted by 92 white lotus of marble in the chowk complex. He said, “The huge Veena of Maa Saraswati installed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya will become a symbol of musical harmony. “On this occasion, I, on behalf of my countrymen, pay my heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Lata Ji. I have a lot of pleasant memories with her, her voice used to mesmerise me every time. She called me in happiness when Bhoomi Poojan of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple got completed,” he added.... [Read More]

28 September,2022 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai

Chitrangada Singh on Arpan Vohra designs

Chitrangada Singh speaks about Arpan Vohra's designs for whom she walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week... [Read More]

23 September,2010 12:00 PM IST

Teaser Dhoom 893 Comic YOMICS

Teaser: 'Dhoom' 893 Comic - YOMICS. Video courtesy: Yash Raj Films... [Read More]

26 July,2012 04:41 PM IST

1993 Mumbai blasts Supreme Court verdict on Sanjay Dutt today

The Supreme Court will on Thursday give its verdict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case and decide if actor Sanjay Dutt, who was convicted in an arms case, will go to jail or be freed. Video courtesy: NDTV ... [Read More]

21 March,2013 09:36 AM IST

1993 Mumbai blasts case Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Yakub Memon

Court reduces death sentence of 10 others to life imprisonment. Video courtesy: NDTV... [Read More]

21 March,2013 12:20 PM IST

Sanjay Dutt gets 5 years in jail for 1993 Bombay blasts case

Actor Sanjay Dutt has been convicted by the Supreme Court today in the Arms Act case that he was booked under in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. He has been given a 5 year sentence. He has served 18 months in jail already. Video courtesy: NDTV ... [Read More]

21 March,2013 12:29 PM IST

The black Friday of March 1993 that changed Mumbai forever

12 blasts on March 12 1993 killed over 250 people in the city remains the deadliest terror strike the country has even faced. Perhaps, a precursor of things to come, including the 26/11 attacks almost a decade and half later. Video courtesy: NDTV ... [Read More]

22 March,2013 11:49 AM IST

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