Doing 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 IST
Actor Sai Tamhankar, who played the role of a cop in Netflix’s Dabba Cartel speaks exclusively to Mid-day about working on the series created by Shibani Akhtar. She also sheds light on her choice of roles when it comes to Hindi content, and her experience working with Gajraj Rao and Anjali Anand.
25 April,2025 05:45 PM IST
Dabba Cartel producer Farhan Akhtar, creator Shibani Dandekar, director Hitesh Bhatia and Monika Shergill (VP - Content, Netflix India) share their experiences of making the series. The brains behind the scenes opened up about their vision for a show fronted by a bunch of unassuming women, led by Shabana Azmi, who run a drug cartel out of Thane. Watch the full interview for insights into the making of this Netflix series.
11 March,2025 09:28 PM IST
Mid-day Powerful Women S3
Actor-author Divya Dutta recently garnered praise for her role as the matriarch Rajmata Soyarabai in Chhaava. On Mid-day’s Powerful Women season 3, she speaks exclusively about her confrontational scene being deleted from the period drama. Besides that, Divya, who has shown her acting prowess for over thirty years in showbiz also opens up on the traits she looks for in a significant other, bond with veteran star Shabana Azmi, and more.
06 March,2025 12:17 PM IST
Aamir Khan hosted a special screening for his son Junaid Khan's upcoming film Loveyapa with Khushi Kapoor. Veteran actors Dharmendra, Rekha and other celebs attended the screening. Rekha looked elegant in an off-white saree. Other celebs who attended the screening were actress Shabana Azmi, filmmaker Kabir Khan with wife Mini Mathur, and Laapata Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel. Loveyapa, a romantic comedy, is the second release in the careers of Junaid and Khushi.
06 February,2025 12:51 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
At Manish Malhotra's star-studded Diwali bash, Bollywood celebs brought their fashion A-game. Rekha dazzled as always with her timeless charm, while Kiara Advani and her husband Sidharth Malhotra turned heads with their stylish looks. Sobhita Dhulipala, even amidst her wedding preparations, made a stunning appearance. Watch the full video to catch all the glitz and glam and see who wore what!
23 October,2024 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Bollywood assembled to watch Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s docuseries ‘Angry Young Men’. Directed by Namrata Rao, the docuseries promises an in-depth look into the legendary creative duo's impact on the film industry. Popular lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar marked his presence with his wife and actor Shabana Azmi. Salman Khan’s father and screenwriter Salim Khan graced the premiere in a casual yet stylish avatar. Riteish Deshmukh arrived in his casual yet comfy outfit. Sobhita Dhulipala also arrived at the venue in style. She flaunted her voluminous hair in a denim jumpsuit. Watch the video for more.
20 August,2024 01:12 PM IST
Dharmendra birthday 2023: Bollywood icon Dharmendra turns 88 today. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, who recently worked with the veteran actor in the film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani', showered a lot of praise on him. Ranveer said, "Dharam Ji is a walking, talking ball of love." He added that Dharmendra is a man with the biggest heart and he is a very emotional person. Alia Bhatt mentioned that the senior actor always came on set fully prepared.
08 December,2023 01:22 PM IST
The highly anticipated film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, has finally graced the theaters, creating a stir of excitement. With its grandiose sets, dazzling musical sequences, and heartwarming emotions, it has emerged as a 'paisa vasool' treat for fans of both Alia and Ranveer. Notably, the presence of veteran actors Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan in significant roles adds a touch of class to the film. Making a remarkable comeback after seven years, director Karan Johar showcases his expertise in storytelling, reminiscent of his previous hit, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Public reception has been overwhelmingly positive, applauding this cinematic extravaganza.
28 July,2023 02:43 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
