Directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru dropped Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane from the 'Sanam Teri Kasam' sequel over her silence on a Pakistan-backed terror attack. Lead actor Harshvardhan Rane refused to return if the old cast was involved. Mawra hit back, accusing him of exploiting the conflict. The move reflects Bollywood’s firm patriotic shift amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
12 May,2025 11:36 PM IST
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 IST
Rumours 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 IST
As 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 IST
Actors 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 IST
Imagine 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 IST
Kesari 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 IST
Due 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 IST
Sharad 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
07 May,2025 05:28 PM IST
Emraan Hashmi discussed his love for crime films and books at a book launch event, reflecting on his role as Dawood in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. He explained his attraction to grey characters, viewing crime movies as inspired fiction rather than documentaries. Emraan also shared how love stories and music added a fictional charm, joined by filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for further insights
06 May,2025 04:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
