Get ready for a candid, unscripted conversation with the brilliant actor and director, Konkona Sensharma! In this episode of Sit with HitList, Konkona opens up to Mayank Shekhar about her accidental journey in cinema, from being St. Stephen's College alumna to becoming a National Award-winning artist. The acclaimed actress, known for her powerful roles in Page 3, Wake Up Sid, and Luck by Chance (the famous Bombay Trilogy), discusses why she never saw herself as a mainstream star and what it means to be an outsider in the Bollywood industry. She candidly defines her own "snob" label, shares her mother Aparna Sen's influence, and reveals details about her process working with directors like Rituparno Ghosh and Vishal Bhardwaj (Omkara). Konkona also reflects on the early days of her career, getting her famous nickname Koko from Shabana Azmi, and the prep for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.
03 November,2025 12:17 PM IST
Amidst the glitz and glamour of Mumbai’s bustling entertainment hub, the eagerly anticipated movie CREW’s trailer was launched on March 16. The movie is directed by Rajesh A Krishnan and stars three leading ladies of Bollywood Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon along with musician Diljit Dosanjh and the comedic maestro, Kapil Sharma. The trailer launch event witnessed all three divas of Bollywood along with the captain of the ship Rajesh A Krishnan. The ‘CREW’ movie follows three resilient women as they navigate through life’s twists and turns, finding themselves entangled in unexpected circumstances. In the press conference, the leading ladies spoke about the experience of working in the film, and in a fun banter with the host, they also shared some anecdotes during the filming of the movie. While joking Tabu said, “Directors take me in their film to scold only because I seem to do that well.” Kareena spoke about the honour she felt after sharing screen space with both Tabu and Kriti. On the other hand, Kriti teased director Rajesh Krishnan and asked how he felt about working with three ladies.
17 September,2025 05:02 PM IST
From being stopped on Dhadak sets to navigating life in Hollywood with no luxuries, Ishaan Khatter opens up like never before! On mid-day’s podcast The Bombay Film Story, the actor shares behind-the-scenes moments — like how Majid Majidi kept him isolated during Beyond the Clouds, what it was like travelling in Mumbai locals for a year, and cooking his own meals while shooting abroad. Catch this honest, heartfelt conversation that traces Ishaan's evolution from an indie debut to the international stage.
05 July,2025 06:56 PM IST
Shanaya Kapoor, who is making her Bollywood debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, sits down for an exclusive chat with mid-day alongside her co-star Vikrant Massey, as they gear up for its release on July 11. Helmed by Santosh Singh, the romantic drama takes inspiration from Ruskin Bond’s acclaimed short story The Eyes Have It.
01 July,2025 11:26 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
