India bids an emotional farewell to legendary singer Asha Bhosle as her final rites take place at Shivaji Park with full state honours. From massive crowds flooding the streets of Mumbai to emotional tributes by Bollywood stars and political leaders, the nation comes together to mourn one of its greatest musical icons.
14 April,2026 12:17 AM ISTAvinash Tiwary on Laila Majnu’s Cult Return & Playing the Ultimate Villain in O'Romeo | Ep 23 From the heartbreak of Laila Majnu to the gritty madness of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo, Avinash Tiwary has seen it all. In Episode 23 of Bombay Film Story, he sits down with Mayank Shekhar to map out his incredible journey. Avinash reveals the "Kashmir Café" story—the grassroots movement that turned a 2018 box-office struggle into a 2024/25 cult phenomenon. He also gives us a masterclass on playing a villain, explaining how his character Jalal in O’Romeo draws inspiration from legendary icons like Mogambo and Langda Tyagi.
06 April,2026 08:20 PM ISTKerala Story 2 brings fresh faces to screen, one of them is Aditi Bhatia who garnered immense love in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actress shared her take on Divya's story in the film, facing rejections and more.
03 April,2026 08:51 PM ISTBefore he was India’s "Ironman," Milind Soman was a supermodel who stumbled into a massive first paycheck. In this exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Milind reveals the story behind his first ₹50,000 shoot and why he’s finally returning to South Cinema with Vijay Sethupathi in 'Kaattaan.' From Sethupathi’s "accountant" past to why Milind refuses to play the same roles twice—this is an unfiltered look at a 35-year legacy.
03 April,2026 08:42 PM ISTHow do you stay relevant for over 20 years in an industry that moves at lightning speed? Mona Singh reveals the one word that saved her career: "No". In this exclusive career reflection with Mid-Day, Mona Singh opens up about the "architecture of waiting." While 2026 is seeing her in everything from a Goan gangster to a math-genius's mother in Maa Ka Sum, the road wasn't built on overnight luck. It was built on the brave decision to reject 90% of the roles that came her way to avoid being boxed into repetitive tropes.
03 April,2026 08:35 PM ISTSaqib Saleem, Siddharth Nigam and Anjumm Sharma come together for an intriguing conversation about their characters, anecdotes from the shoot of Kaptaan and more. Saqib also gets candid about the 8-hour work shift debate being a producer.
03 April,2026 12:30 AM ISTMahabharat’s iconic 'Krishna,' Sourabh Raaj Jain, is finally making his grand OTT debut! In this exclusive interview with Mid-day, Sourabh opens up about his upcoming web series 'Sangamarmar' produced by the legendary Rajshri Productions. Discover why this project is so special to him, his experience playing 'Aditya' across two different age groups (from a medical student to a surgeon), and what it’s like to step into the world of Sooraj Barjatya for the first time.
22 March,2026 04:22 PM ISTIn this episode of Sit with Hitlist, the maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recounts the chaotic journey of making his latest film, Kennedy. He reveals how a chance encounter with Francis Ford Coppola changed his perspective on "masterpieces" and why he believes the current streaming era is killing complex storytelling.
12 March,2026 01:49 AM ISTIranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi, known for Sacred Games and Tehran, spoke about the Iran-Israel conflict, Ali Khamenei’s assassination, and decades of suffering under the regime, asserting that Mojtaba taking power would not change conditions for Iranians. Amid the growing unrest, Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi speaks exclusively to mid-day about the global turmoil, her stance on assassination, and the deep emotional impact of the conflict. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly assassinated on February 28 in a joint strike by the United States and Israel, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region, intensifying the crisis.
06 March,2026 02:33 AM ISTLil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was officially pronounced dead on February 18, 2026, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities confirmed he was declared deceased at 11:23 a.m. local time within the jurisdiction of Atlanta, but no official cause of death has been publicly disclosed. As of now, no statement has been released by his family or official representatives. While online speculation has mentioned possible overdose or suicide, these claims remain unverified and have not been confirmed by officials. WATCH
19 February,2026 09:33 AM ISTBefore she was a star, Bhumi Pednekkar was a star-maker—a casting agent at Yash Raj Films who helped discover the likes of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. In this deep-dive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Bhumi looks back at her life on the other side of the camera and the harsh reality of delivering one of Hindi cinema’s biggest washouts.
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