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
Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi, known for Sacred Games and Tehran, spoke about the Iran-Israel conflict, Ali Khamenei’s assassination, and decades of suffering under the regime, asserting that Mojtaba taking power would not change conditions for Iranians. Amid the growing unrest, Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi speaks exclusively to mid-day about the global turmoil, her stance on assassination, and the deep emotional impact of the conflict. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly assassinated on February 28 in a joint strike by the United States and Israel, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region, intensifying the crisis.
06 March,2026 02:33 AM IST
Before she was a star, Bhumi Pednekkar was a star-maker—a casting agent at Yash Raj Films who helped discover the likes of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. In this deep-dive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Bhumi looks back at her life on the other side of the camera and the harsh reality of delivering one of Hindi cinema’s biggest washouts.
13 February,2026 09:31 AM IST
Did you know Neha Dhupia was almost named Nirvana? In this candid "no bullsh*t" conversation, Neha reveals the surprising reason her parents changed her name last minute to honor a Deepti Naval character. She also drops a bombshell about her acting debut—which didn't happen in India, but in a Japanese film! From the Miss India stage to the podcasting throne, Neha talks about the relentless hustle of staying relevant in a changing industry.
22 January,2026 04:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
