What if we told you that one of Bollywood’s gifted filmmakers had no intention of foraying into movies? That he would have rather been on the cricket pitch? Vishal Bhardwaj tells us how an injury took him from the world of sports to celluloid. He also talks about how possible collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan were discussed but never materialised.
15 December,2023 12:49 AM IST
It’s impossible to imagine anyone except Saif Ali Khan as the shrewd Langda Tyagi. But did you know that Vishal Bhardwaj had first discussed Omkara’s idea with Aamir Khan? Ruskin Bond wrote Susanna's Seven Husbands as a novella on special request from Vishal Bhardwaj. Join the filmmaker as he takes us from Meerut to Mumbai, from Shakespeare to showbiz
14 December,2023 07:01 AM IST
54th IFFI: American Actor & Producer Michael Douglas on November 27 was conferred the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th IFFI. His wife and Actor Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Dylan Douglas also attended the grand event. Both, Michael and Catherine lauded Indian Cinema and its rich history.“It is always a pleasure to be in India...We are looking forward to our time in the South…Well, the Festival is ending tomorrow. We are here at the end of the festival but I think it is so exciting. It is an international festival. You have over 78 countries represented here...You have a big history here in India, with the movies..." said Michael Douglas. "...I love the country and the people so very much...My children were brought up watching 'Om Shanti Om' on a loop...There are so many great movies that I have been able to watch...A movie that I love is 'The Lunchbox'. It was one of my favorite movies and it still is one of my favorite movies of all time. It touched me, it was so well acted, so well directed..." said Welsh Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.
28 November,2023 03:05 PM IST
Fukrey 3 Exclsuive: Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadha, and Manjot Singh are back with the laugh riot, titled Fukrey 3. They reprise their roles as Honey, Bholi Punjaban, and Lali in the Mrigdeep Singh Lamba directorial which releases on September 28 in theatres. In an exclusive interview with Mid-Day.com, the trio sheds light on staying with the franchise for 10 years, retaining the essence of their characters after a long gap, being stereotyped by filmmakers, and whether the Fukreys could make it to Hollywood
26 September,2023 06:30 PM IST
During the trailer launch event for Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film 'The Vaccine War,' actor Nana Patekar shared his thoughts on his involvement in the project. He humbly expressed that he lacks the sophistication often associated with actors and mentioned his perceived limitations in English fluency. Nana Patekar stressed that regardless of the project, whether it's a comedy like 'Welcome' or 'The Vaccine War,' the effort required for acting remains consistent. He also acknowledged that perhaps the makers of 'Welcome' no longer consider him suitable for the film due to his age. He highlighted the film industry's enduring support for actors and their appreciation for quality work.
13 September,2023 05:41 PM IST
Dive into the intriguing world of Raj and DK's latest show, "Guns and Gulaabs," as they engage in a fun-filled game of "Who is more likely to..." Get to know the dynamic duo behind the hit series and their distinct personalities through this revealing game. From workaholic tendencies to handling stress before a release, find out which traits each filmmaker possesses. Uncover their approaches to planning, attention to detail, and their perspectives on the bigger picture. Plus, discover who takes on the roles of good cop and bad cop in this captivating behind-the-scenes interview. Don't miss this exclusive peek into the minds of Raj and DK!
20 August,2023 01:53 PM IST
Mid-day's Mayank Shekhar talks to Neeraj Ghaywan about Made in Heaven 2, and his own struggle with his Dalit identity. Director Neeraj Ghaywan opens up on the conversation-starter episode of Made in Heaven that spotlights owning your Dalit identity. "Pallavi Menke is me,” filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan confesses, before apologising for emotionally choking up, during a video call with mid-day, along with Alankrita Shrivastav, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, writer-directors of the second season of the Emmy-nominated series, Made in Heaven (MIH), on Amazon Prime Video. Neeraj Ghaywan is referring to Radhika Apte’s Ambedkarite Dalit, upper-class, lead-character, in the fifth episode of Made in Heaven 2, titled The Heart Skipped A Beat, directed by him. That’s singularly turned into a conversation-starter online.
20 August,2023 01:48 PM IST
Addressing the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the presence of Indian Americans elected in the United States Congress or at top leadership positions. “There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber and one of them is behind me (US Vice-President Kamala Harris). I have been told that the ‘samosa caucus’ is now the flavour of the House. I hope it grows and brings the full diversity of Indian cuisine here,” said Prime Minister Modi at the joint session. ‘Samosa Caucus’, named after the popular snack, refers to a group of elected officials in the US Congress who have South Asian ancestry, particularly Indian.
23 June,2023 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai
Indian film actor and ‘Shaktiman’ fame Mukesh Khanna expressed his anger on Om Raut’s ‘Adipurush’ and said that if the people of the country don’t stop this, then he will think that 100 crore Hindus have not awakened yet.
21 June,2023 12:55 PM IST
Adipurush controversy is trending yet again and this time it is due to its poor filmmaking. The mythological drama has sparked a fresh debate in India. Citing the movie’s “pedestrian dialogues,” Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi sought a public apology from the filmmakers. Meanwhile, Adipurush’s ‘inappropriate’ dialogues and ‘weak’ visual effects have triggered a meme fest on Twitter. Helmed by Om Raut, and Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana and features Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan. The movie has been released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
18 June,2023 01:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
