In this candid episode of Sit With Hitlist, Randeep Hooda opens up about the life-changing audition that landed him a role in Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding. From recovering after a major accident to nervously auditioning with no idea who Mira Nair was, Randeep takes us through the serendipitous series of events that launched his film career. Watch as he reflects on theatre, working with Naseeruddin Shah, and the defining moment with Mira that changed everything.
25 June,2025 07:52 PM IST
Sonu Sood made his directorial debut with the action thriller Fateh, released on January 10. The film, inspired by real-life cybercrime during the COVID-19 pandemic, has garnered attention for its gripping storyline and action sequences. In an interview, Sood shared his journey as a filmmaker and discussed working with legendary actor Naseeruddin Shah for the first time as a director. Sood praised Shah's incredible discipline and cinematic approach, noting that working with him on set was a valuable learning experience.
21 January,2025 03:43 PM IST
A prayer meet was held on Saturday evening to honour legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away on December 23 at the age of 90. The event saw several film industry members, including Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Javed Akhtar, Sudhir Mishra, Naseeruddin Shah, Kunal Kapoor, Ila Arun, and Divya Dutta, gather to pay their respects. Shabana Azmi delivered an emotional tribute, recalling her long association with Benegal and the invaluable lessons she learned from him, describing him as her "guru, mentor, and friend." Javed Akhtar and Naseeruddin Shah also paid their tributes to the late filmmaker.
30 December,2024 05:49 PM IST
The success party of 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' was a star-studded event celebrating the critical acclaim of the series. The cast and crew, including Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Huma Qureshi, Aditya Srivastav, Rajkummar Rao, and director Anubhav Sinha, gathered to mark the show’s success. The event was filled with excitement as the team reflected on the intense performances and hard work that went into bringing the gripping story of the 1999 hijacking to life. The celebration highlighted both the emotional depth and the powerful storytelling that made the series a standout success.
17 December,2024 04:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
