This Independence Day 2025, take a break from the usual flag hoisting and TV parades—step out and step back in time. What was Mumbai (then Bombay) like in 1947? What did freedom feel like on the city’s streets, and which places witnessed history unfold firsthand? In this special video, we take you on a nostalgic walk through iconic locations that have stood tall since India gained independence—from art deco single-screen cinemas in Marine Lines to British-era landmarks in Fort that still whisper stories from a transformative time.
07 August,2025 03:18 PM IST
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
Mahesh Babu’s 2010 film Khaleja was re-released in 4K on May 30, but fan celebrations turned chaotic across theatres in Telangana and Hyderabad. Fans reported missing scenes in the re-release and reacted with outrage. The staff inside the theatres were confronted and shows were halted. In a shocking incident, one fan even brought a real snake into a cinema hall to recreate a scene from the film. Exhibitors issued a clarification, followed by the makers, who confirmed the issue has now been resolved. The full version of Khaleja is now being screened.
31 May,2025 08:26 PM IST
A host of popular television stars including Siddharth Nigam, Sudhanshu Pandey, Anup Soni, Aishwarya Sharma, and Karan V Grover turned out to support the Hindi theatre production Ishwar, written and directed by Atul Satya Kaushik and headlined by veteran actor Punit Issar.
19 May,2025 08:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
