He is the Indian film industry’s ever-reliable elder brother, the affectionate ‘Anna’. But how did Suniel Shetty actually end up with the moniker? ​In this episode of Mid-Day Presents Sit with Hitlist, host Mayank Shekhar sits down with Suniel Shetty as he takes a trip down memory lane. From Amitabh Bachchan coining the iconic title ‘Anna’ on the sets of Kaante to Sanjay Dutt popularising it, the actor shares the story behind his famous nickname. ​Plus, Suniel Shetty opens up about his early passion for cricket and how he now lives that dream vicariously through his son-in-law, cricket star KL Rahul. From fanboy moments to deep admiration for Rahul’s humility, this candid chat is filled with heart, nostalgia, and untold Bollywood stories!

Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan has come under intense scrutiny over several clips shared on social media. The footages have triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders and members of the public. Critics have questioned the minister's conduct, while the BJP has accused the ruling alliance of remaining silent on the issue. Viswanathan has defended himself, saying he was merely participating in celebrations after being invited by young attendees.