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
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 is officially underway, bringing its signature mix of red carpet glamour and powerful cinema. Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia returned as a jury member. Urvashi Rautela grabbed attention with a colourful outfit and a ₹4 lakh parrot-shaped clutch. On the international front, Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement, presented by Leonardo DiCaprio amid a standing ovation. Bella Hadid made a striking comeback in a bold Saint Laurent gown.
14 May,2025 12:15 PM IST
India is mourning the loss of 26 tourists killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In its aftermath, strong calls emerged to ban the release of Abir Gulaal, marking Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback after nine years. Industry bodies like IFTDA and FWICE have opposed the film's release, vowing action against those working with Pakistani artists. Both Fawad and co-star Vaani Kapoor shared emotional tributes online, with Fawad later disabling comments amid heavy backlash.
25 April,2025 05:55 PM IST
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya shares interesting anecdotes from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, following the Rajshri rulebook for no drinking or violence. He also reveals visiting the nightclub Fire N Ice in the early aughts, only to be told by Farah Khan and the regulars that he was too susheel for it. Join in as the director recalls little-known anecdotes about his movies and life.
20 March,2025 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
