Where are the songs, where is the scale, wondered Katrina Kaif when she was offered New York. But working with Kabir Khan turned out to be a transformative experience. On the new episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, the actor looks back at one of her most definitive films, and some that did not materialise, like her character as the fourth girl in Bachna Ae Haseeno, which got cut even before the film was made. Watch the full intervew on March 2
01 March,2024 12:00 AM IST
After completing 20 years of direction in the entertainment industry, Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani gave credits for his achievements to directors Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra for giving him bigger opportunities in Bollywood. Nikkhil Advani said, “I always feel that somewhere someone was looking out for me and I got the right breaks and the right opportunities. Of course, my breaks with Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra allowed me to have a so-called footing in the industry where all the actors felt that this person has some ability. I'm celebrating these 20 years as a director, 10 years before that I was an associate director. Actually speaking, I'm celebrating 30 years in the industry.”
04 November,2023 01:03 PM IST
25 Years Of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar's directorial debut, 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', completed 25 years on October 16. A special fan screening was hosted in Mumbai at a suburban theatre on October 15. The director along with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji surprised the audience but Kajol gave it a miss. SRK shared that now he doesn't know if he should still do a love story and it's better if the younger stars of the industry do them. SRK, Karan Johar & Rani Mukerji were thankful to each other for their careers and making each other a star that they are today. Karan Johar talked about how no one do romance the way King Khan does and also that SRK is the real 'Jawan'. Watch the full video for more!
16 October,2023 11:20 AM IST
Tiger 3 Teaser: Salman Khan is returning to reprise his beloved role as super agent Tiger, also known as Avinash Singh Rathore, in Yash Raj Films' upcoming release, Tiger 3. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, this spy-thriller is scheduled to hit the screens during the festive Diwali season this year. Aditya Chopra, the producer, unveiled a video titled "Tiger Ka Message," revealing that Tiger is wrongly framed as 'Enemy Number 1,' setting the stage for the film's plot. Tiger embarks on a perilous mission to clear his name, driven by patriotism and family loyalty. This video serves as the film's promotional campaign kickoff, coinciding with YRF's Foundation Day, honoring the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. Watch the full video for more!
27 September,2023 01:44 PM IST
Sit With Hitlist: In an exclusive conversation with Midday, Karan Johar shared significant insights from the time when he was preparing for the release of his debut directorial venture, 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.' During this period, he faced a daunting challenge when he was under threat from the underworld. Karan Johar flew off to London with his parents. He recounted talking to producer Aditya Chopra from a telephone booth, who advised him to return to Mumbai and purchase the most extravagant house, since 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' had become a massive blockbuster. Johar also delved into his deep friendship with Shah Rukh Khan, who had once assured him that he would even take a bullet for him if necessary. Johar also touched upon his brief acting career, which commenced with a television series called 'Indradhanush' and culminated with the film 'Bombay Velvet.' Watch the full video for more! #karanjohar #adityachopra #kuchkuchhotahai #shahrukhkhan #kajol #ranimukherjee #sitwithhitlist #entertainment #interview #mayankshekhar
26 September,2023 10:00 AM IST
'The Great Indian Family': Actor Vicky Kaushal is eagerly awaiting the release of his family drama 'The Great Indian Family.' He's excited about the film's exploration of small-town Indian life, where simplicity and resilience shine through in the face of joys and sorrows. Kaushal reflects on the universal theme of family conflicts and resolutions. He also shared a glimpse into his own life, revealing how his culinary preferences and shared experiences with his wife, Katrina Kaif, have enriched their bond. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the movie, set in the heartland of India, delves into the chaos that unfolds within Vicky's family. It's scheduled to hit theaters on September 22, with Vicky playing the role of Bhajan Kumar, a local singing sensation. Beyond this project, Vicky's future includes 'Sam Bahadur,' portraying India's war hero Sam Manekshaw, and an untitled film alongside Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virk, set to release on February 23, 2024. Vicky Kaushal's versatile roles continue to captivate audiences, promising more compelling cinematic experiences ahead. Watch the full video for more!
15 September,2023 05:39 PM IST
Legendary filmmaker, Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed away today at the age of 74. She was admitted at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital for the past 15 days and was on ventilator but her health deteriorated. Details of the funeral are yet to be shared by the family
20 April,2023 02:15 PM IST
Filmmaker Smriti Mundhra who has been receiving rave reviews for her docu-series on Yash Chopra and YRF 'The Romantics,' joins mid-day.com for a conversation. Find out how she convinced Aditya Chopra to face the camera, acquired Yash Chopra's wedding footage, got the biggest starts to making revelations that they hadn't shared for years and much more. #TheRomantics #Netflix #ShahRukhKhan
18 February,2023 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai
As Rani Mukerji celebrates her 44th birthday today, we bring a fun and candid conversation of the actress with Entertainment Head, Mayank Shekhar where she opens up about motherhood, resuming work after giving birth and parenting. Rani also spills some beans on Adhira and her resemblance with Aditya Chopra.
22 March,2022 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai
In this exclusive interview with mid-day, Vaani Kapoor reveals how life has been like post Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, dissecting her character of Maanvi, the gaze of disdain around a trans-gender, how Hrithik Roshan’s compliment meant a lot to her, and recalling Aditya Chopra’s polarising Befikre that she acted in.
28 January,2022 10:22 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
