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
Did you know that Rajshri Productions’ rule book dictates that a fight scene cannot have more than 14 punches? Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya during his appearance on Sit With Hitlist, elaborated on his banner’s working, beyond its songs and shaadis.
26 April,2025 01:43 PM IST
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya remembers his first impression of Salman Khan – a short boy who couldn’t dance. But place him in front of the camera and his swag would come alive! Join the filmmaker as he recounts Salman’s audition for Maine Pyar Kiya as well as feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he worked in Uunchai.
21 March,2025 09:56 PM IST
Legendary filmmaker Rakesh Roshan reveals how he mortgaged his house and car to make Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, launching Hrithik Roshan into superstardom. In this exclusive conversation with Mayank Shekhar on Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Story Podcast, he shares untold stories about Bollywood's evolution, the rise of Hrithik Mania, and the changing dynamics of film financing. #hrithikroshan #kahonapyarhai #rakeshroshan #entertainment #bollywood
23 February,2025 06:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
