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
The star-studded annual award ceremony, held in Mumbai, saw a dazzling turnout of celebrities. From Kartik Aaryan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ananya Panday to Tamannaah, Rasha Thadani, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol, and Shanaya Kapoor, and many other stars lit up the purple carpet, bringing glamour and style to the grand evening.
18 May,2025 07:21 PM IST
Actor and producer Manasi Parekh recently won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She was honoured for her role in the Gujarati film ‘Kutch Express’ (2023). Manasi admits that the win only sunk in while she was walking on stage at the Vigyan Bhawan. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day.com, Manasi gets candid about her journey in showbiz and why she chose the regional route instead of pursuing the typical Bollywood dream.
19 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra Part One: Shiva achieved significant recognition at the 70th National Awards 2024. On Tuesday, producer Karan Johar and director Ayan Mukerji were honored with the National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. The film also received awards in several categories: Best Male Playback Singer, awarded to Arijit Singh for the song "Kesariya," Best Film in AVGC, and Best Music Director (Songs), which went to Pritam.
09 October,2024 06:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
