In 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 IST
Madhuri Dixit Nene reveals the untold secrets behind her iconic 'Dhak Dhak' song, the hilarious reason her U.S. neighbors almost called the cops, and her brand-new avatar in 'Mrs. Deshpande.' In this exclusive episode of 'Sit With Hitlist,' the legendary Madhuri Dixit joins Mayank Shekhar to take a deep dive into her journey from being India’s ultimate sweetheart to her life in Denver and her big return to the screen.
14 January,2026 01:03 PM IST
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
Indian cinema's roots lie deep in India’s freedom journey. As we celebrate Independence Day 2025, let’s look back at how films became more than entertainment—they became a voice of resistance, social awareness, and cultural identity.
07 August,2025 03:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
