Get ready for a candid, unscripted conversation with the brilliant actor and director, Konkona Sensharma! In this episode of Sit with HitList, Konkona opens up to Mayank Shekhar about her accidental journey in cinema, from being St. Stephen's College alumna to becoming a National Award-winning artist. The acclaimed actress, known for her powerful roles in Page 3, Wake Up Sid, and Luck by Chance (the famous Bombay Trilogy), discusses why she never saw herself as a mainstream star and what it means to be an outsider in the Bollywood industry. She candidly defines her own "snob" label, shares her mother Aparna Sen's influence, and reveals details about her process working with directors like Rituparno Ghosh and Vishal Bhardwaj (Omkara). Konkona also reflects on the early days of her career, getting her famous nickname Koko from Shabana Azmi, and the prep for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.
03 November,2025 12:17 PM IST
A helicopter crashed near Huntington Beach, California, triggering a major emergency response and leaving multiple people injured. The incident occurred near the Pacific Coast Highway during midday, with the crash site located close to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Wreckage was lodged between trees and building frontage, prompting authorities to secure the area and launch a full-scale investigation. The crash happened amid a busy weekend crowd near the Cars 'N Copters on the Coast event, intensifying the response effort. Emergency teams rescued two occupants from the downed helicopter and assessed their medical conditions on site. WATCH
12 October,2025 12:54 PM IST
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui launched Hindi Mid-day.com on October 8, 2023 in Mid-day office in Bandra, Mumbai. At the launch event, Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared insights on why hindi is so important as a language to the nation and why every Indian should give it the importance and respect that it deserves. "Hindi is our language," said Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He also mentioned that he is proud of his mother tongue 'Hindi'. Nawazuddin praised Mid-day for taking this initiative of bringing out Hindi Mid-day.com. Watch the full video for more!
09 November,2023 05:08 PM IST
The highly anticipated fifth season of the "mid-day Showbiz Icon Awards" delivered an unforgettable night of glitz and glamour. Esteemed personalities from the entertainment industry graced the event, creating an atmosphere of sheer magnificence. Among the distinguished attendees were Subhash Ghai, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajpal Yadav, Sobhita Dhulipala, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sunny Leone accompanied by Daniel Weber, Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Paudwal, and Adah Sharma, among a plethora of other prominent stars. Their collective presence elevated the event to new heights of prestige and excitement. With their remarkable talent and charisma, these icons shone brightly, captivating the audience with their performances and creating an unforgettable evening that celebrated the best of the showbiz industry. The show was a true testament to the star power and allure that these esteemed individuals possess.
06 July,2023 03:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
