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."
26 November,2025 04:59 PM IST
Actor Sai Tamhankar, who played the role of a cop in Netflix’s Dabba Cartel speaks exclusively to Mid-day about working on the series created by Shibani Akhtar. She also sheds light on her choice of roles when it comes to Hindi content, and her experience working with Gajraj Rao and Anjali Anand.
25 April,2025 05:45 PM IST
Zoya Akhtar was among the few who hosted a grand Christmas party for their friends. The star-studded party saw the who's who of the industry gather to make each other's day a lot more merrier. From Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan, to Suhana Khan, Shahid Kapoor with his wife Mira Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Kapoor, and several other Bollywood celebrities were seen at Zoya Akhtar's lively Christmas gathering, marking a festive celebration with friends and family. Watch the full video to see who all marked their presence at the starry party
25 December,2024 09:37 PM IST
Aditi Saigal, known by her stage name Dot, has been sharing her musical talent on YouTube for quite some time, gaining a steady following with her singing videos. Her big break came with a debut like no other in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. In an exclusive interview with Mid-Day.com, she shared the exciting story of how she landed the role, her upcoming performances at Lollapalooza and Bandland in 2025, and much more. Watch the full video to dive into Aditi’s journey!
22 October,2024 06:10 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
