What if a celebrated Bollywood film almost never saw the light of day? Farhan Akhtar recently opened up about how the script of Luck By Chance — written in the early 2000s by Zoya Akhtar — lay dormant for seven years. Even though the story was ready, they couldn’t find a willing lead actor. Multiple stars rejected it. Finally, after years of struggle and uncertainty, Farhan decided to don the lead role himself — turning a stalled dream into a film that went on to resonate deeply with those who understand the harsh realities of making it in Bollywood. Here’s why the film’s journey to release was as dramatic as the struggle it portrayed. He also opened up about his very first date with Shibani Dandekar. Here’s how a painfully still first date turned into one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love stories."
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Huma Qureshi joins Mayank Shekhar on Sit With Hitlist for a candid, no-filter conversation about her journey in Mumbai, from being a Delhite to carving her space in Bollywood with films like Maharani and Monica, O My Darling. In this episode, Huma opens up about rejection, bias, and what it truly means to stay authentic in a world obsessed with perfection.
12 November,2025 02:11 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
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.
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