RJ-turned-actor Malishka Mendonsa, who essays the role of Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu in the web series Freedom at Midnight, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her stint in showbiz. She discusses the challenges in her career and her controversial song on Mumbai potholes. Malishka has also dabbled into the dubbing space and voiced for popular animated characters like Anxiety in Inside Out 2 and Mona in The Incredibles. Watch the video for more.
22 November,2024 08:29 PM IST
At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni shared a heartfelt tribute to Indian cinema's golden era, reminiscing about the timeless work of legends like Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, and Tapan Sinha. The event kicked off with Nagarjuna leading a ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by his wife Amala, son Naga Chaitanya, and his fiancée Sobhita Dhulipala, who was seen dressed in a peach organza suit set while Naga Chaitanya was dressed in a navy blue suit.
22 November,2024 12:37 PM IST
Bollywood actress Sheeba Sabir who made her Bollywood comeback with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about working with Karan Johar, and reuniting with Alia Bhatt in Jigra. She also recalls her time in showbiz and dabbling into new opportunities going forward. Watch the video for more
21 November,2024 07:00 PM IST
In a candid revelation, Rakesh shares that Hrithik had to travel with the unit by train, stay in shared rooms with four people, and experience a different kind of work life during the early years of his career. Watch the full story about Hrithik's journey and the father-son dynamic in filmmaking
21 November,2024 06:12 PM IST
Agni Trailer Launch: The cast and crew came together to celebrate the film’s theme and its significance. Actors Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, and Udit Arora, along with director Rahul Dholakia, shared their thoughts on the project. The team praised the story, emphasising how the untold lives of firefighters—who risk their lives daily—deserve to be recognised and celebrated. The cast acknowledged that, before working on Agni, they knew very little about the challenges and sacrifices these brave individuals face. 'Agni' also marks the second collaboration between Pratik Gandhi and Divyenndu, who joked and shared light-hearted camaraderie during the event, reflecting their strong on-screen chemistry. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, 'Agni' will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting December 6.
21 November,2024 05:45 PM IST
Being a producer's son, it was probably only a matter of time before Arjun Kapoor followed in father Boney Kapoor's footsteps and turned a producer. Mid-day caught up with the actor at the Indian Racing Festival in Coimbatore, where he shared the plan is still at a nascent stage. The owner of the team, Speed Demons Delhi, also talked about his passion for motorsports and how a film on racing could totally be made in India. And of course, how his role as Danger Lanka in Singham Again has been loved by all.
21 November,2024 05:37 PM IST
Maharashtra went to polls today. More than 1 crore voters registered to vote for the ongoing Maharashtra Election 2024 today. Salman Khan and his family members were spotted exercising their right to vote. Salman Khan was spotted leaving the polling booth after voting. Also spotted were father Salim Khan, Mother Salma Khan, and brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan at the polling booth. The family has voted amid security concerns that have escalated after death threats in recent times.
20 November,2024 07:02 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan was spotted at a travel event, where the actress spoke about travelling for mindfulness and peace and her deep commitment to wellness. She shared her vision of creating a wellness retreat for young people, stressing the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. Sara also revealed plans to possibly open a meditation centre in the Himalayas, a place she's incredibly passionate about. She further expressed her special connection to Kedarnath, explaining why she always returns to the region for personal rejuvenation and spiritual solace.
19 November,2024 05:46 PM IST
At a recent women-centric award show, Bollywood divas including Taapsee Pannu, Huma Qureshi, Shefali Shah, and American-born rapper Raja Kumari graced the red carpet, celebrating female empowerment. Taapsee, known for her candidness, shared her thoughts on the overuse of biopics in cinema, acknowledging the pressure of portraying real-life figures. She also revealed her inspiration and named four women whose pictures she keeps close. Shefali Shah, famed for her role in 'Dil Dhadakne Do,' revealed her favourite role to date. Meanwhile, Raja Kumari teased her upcoming Telugu song, a collaboration with A.R. Rahman, calling it an ode to female icons everywhere.
19 November,2024 05:34 PM IST
Ananya Panday, in a recent chat with Mid-day on 'Sit With Hitlist,' opened up about her media training. She revealed that while Karan Johar, who launched her career with 'The Student Of The Year 2,' didn’t provide much formal training, his only advice was to "be herself." She noted that today’s new generation of actors is much more media-savvy and better trained to handle public attention. On her relationship with 'Gehraiyaan' co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi, when the latter took a jibe at her with his nepotism comment in an interview panel back in 2019, Ananya joked that he “probably wrote his comeback in a book and came prepared,” but stressed there’s no bad blood between them, highlighting their friendly rapport despite what the media portrayed of the fiasco.
19 November,2024 03:24 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
