India is mourning the loss of Dharmendra, the beloved He-Man of Bollywood, who has passed away at 89. From a small village in Punjab to becoming one of India’s most iconic superstars, Dharmendra’s life was a journey of raw struggle, grit, passion, and an unbreakable dream.
24 November,2025 09:21 PM IST
Was Amitabh Bachchan the original choice for Mr. India? What was the reason that Javed Akhtar and Amitabh Bachchan didn’t work together for 10 years? In this episode of Sit With Hitlist, legendary writer Javed Akhtar spills the never-before-heard stories. From Amitabh Bachchan as an inspiration for Mr. India to the split with Salim Khan, catch the exclusive details here.
24 May,2025 04:00 PM IST
Rumours were rife that iconic screenwriter duo Salim-Javed’s last collaboration, Mr India (1987), was originally penned with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in mind. However, things didn’t materialise, and Indian cinema witnessed the end of a prolific partnership in 1981. While many assumed Big B had a part to play in it, Javed Akhtar, on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, clears the air once and for all.
10 May,2025 12:00 AM IST
Imagine an angry, not-so-young man standing up for his rights. That was Javed Akhtar in 2012, as he had the Copyright Amendment Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha – a move that drew the ire of Bollywood producers and music labels. In a tell-all chat on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, the noted scriptwriter recalls how he rescripted the future of Indian musicians by fighting for their royalties. Full episode to be out on May 10.
09 May,2025 10:32 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
