Lately, actress Riddhi Dogra has been making waves for her powerful performance in ‘Kull’. In this interview, she opens up about the biggest lessons she’s learnt from working with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Riddhi worked with Shah Rukh and Salman in Jawan and Tiger 3 respectively. She also shares her dream of collaborating with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and what makes his storytelling so powerful. Riddhi speaks about her role as Kavya in Kull and how it challenged her as an actor. Take a look.
10 May,2025 04:11 PM ISTRumours were rife that iconic screenwriter duo Salim-Javed’s last collaboration, Mr India (1987), was originally penned with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in mind. However, things didn’t materialise, and Indian cinema witnessed the end of a prolific partnership in 1981. While many assumed Big B had a part to play in it, Javed Akhtar, on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, clears the air once and for all.
10 May,2025 12:00 AM ISTAs India responds to Pakistan’s recent drone and missile attacks with Operation Sindoor, celebrities across the country are voicing support for the armed forces like Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Shraddha Kapoor and Manushi Chhillar. From Jammu and Kashmir, Hina Khan, Aly Goni, and Samay Raina offered prayers for their homeland. Others like Mouni Roy, Raveena Tandon, Angad Bedi, and Sonal Chauhan also stood in solidarity with the Indian Army.
09 May,2025 05:48 PM ISTActors Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi are doing the promotional rounds for their upcoming movie ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’. Rao shared that he liked the script of the film. It is a fresh and unique concept of the time, he also added that his biggest milestone was landing his first film, highlighting the struggle of breaking into the industry as an outsider.
09 May,2025 12:16 PM ISTImagine an angry, not-so-young man standing up for his rights. That was Javed Akhtar in 2012, as he had the Copyright Amendment Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha – a move that drew the ire of Bollywood producers and music labels. In a tell-all chat on Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, the noted scriptwriter recalls how he rescripted the future of Indian musicians by fighting for their royalties. Full episode to be out on May 10.
09 May,2025 10:32 AM ISTKesari Veer is a landmark film for both its leads. While Sooraj Pancholi makes his long-awaited comeback following the turbulence of the Jiah Khan case, debutante Akanksha Sharma steps into Bollywood with this historical drama set against the backdrop of the Somnath temple. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Sooraj opened up about the emotional strength it took to face the public again, while Akanksha recalled how Suniel Shetty’s warmth and support helped her feel at ease on set. Watch the video for more.
09 May,2025 10:28 AM ISTDue to rising cross-border tensions post 'Operation Sindoor' and national security drills, the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, has been cancelled. Directed by Karan Sharma, the film will now premiere directly on Prime Video on May 16.
08 May,2025 04:43 PM ISTAnupam Kher and Nimrat Kaur praised ‘Operation Sindoor,’ thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and commended the Indian Armed Forces for their unwavering dedication. 'The Kashmir Files' actors expressed pride in Col. Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh for leading the briefing, calling it a symbolic tribute to widows of fallen soldiers. Nimrat Kaur, drawing from her army background, shared a deep sense of pride and solidarity with the forces.
08 May,2025 12:31 PM ISTDoing the rounds of studios with only the shirt on his back, being paid less than a peon in a job, and not knowing where his next meal would come from – that was Javed Akhtar’s life between 1965 and 1970. What kept him going? The belief that success would be his. Join the multi-hyphenate on Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist series, as he chronicles his journey from arriving at Mumbai Central station with Rs 27 to owning a Bandra bungalow. Full episode to release on May 10.
08 May,2025 12:00 AM ISTFollowing the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated military response involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation has drawn strong reactions from several public figures. Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support, while BJP leader Manoj Tiwari also lauded the armed forces. Pawan Kalyan, actor-politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, praised the military for their "precise and powerful" action, commending their courage and commitment to national security.
07 May,2025 05:34 PM ISTSharad Kelkar recently discussed his new Hindi song, "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji," which pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Known for his portrayal of the legendary warrior in the film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Kelkar expressed pride in his Maharashtrian roots and emphasised the importance of promoting the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on a global scale
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