In this exclusive interview with Mid-day, Siddhant Chaturvedi dives into his action-packed role in Yudhra, shedding light on how the film challenges stereotypes through Malavika Mohanan’s powerful character. Siddhant talks about the importance of creating a safe environment on set, especially for women, and emphasizes the responsibility of the entire crew in ensuring comfort. Meanwhile, Malavika reveals why she chose Yudhra as her Bollywood debut, despite not being an action-film enthusiast, and shares her experience stepping into the world of Hindi cinema!
19 September,2024 11:20 AM ISTAfter a spectacular evening of performances, disputes, and disagreements, Bigg Boss OTT 3 came to an end. Rapper Naezy, who showed his honest side in the show was declared as the first runner-up of the show. The rapper became the first runner-up while Sana Makbul took home a bike and a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh. Naved Shaikh, better known as Naezy, is a prominent Indian rapper from Mumbai who gained mainstream recognition with the hit song "Mere Gully Mein" featuring DIVINE. Naezy is known for his popular tracks like "Aafat," "Haq Hai," "Bombay 70," and "NY Se Mumbai." Watch the video for more.
03 August,2024 04:46 PM ISTOne of the most famous writing pairs in the Hindi film industry is Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar who have given more than 20 hits together. In terms of success stories among screenwriting pairs, none beat Salim-Javed in Bollywood still. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti were asked about being a duo like that of Salim-Javed to which Zoya replied that this comparison freaks her out. Watch the full video for more details!
03 February,2024 06:00 PM ISTDescribing the beginning of her long-term association with Zoya Akhtar, Reema narrated during Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist how she bumped into Zoya. This happened during the auditions for 'Bombay Boys' (1998), where Reema was already an AD. Zoya had dropped in for the same position. Zoya also mentioned how the director Kaizad, wanted Zoya to test for Tara Deshpande’s part in 'Bombay Boys'. Watch the full video to find out!
31 January,2024 06:00 PM ISTWith 15 years of 'Luck By Chance', let us go back to listening in to Zoya Akhtar talk about how the movie turned out to be and what would the theme would be if made in the current times. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Zoya Akhtar also spoke about how times have changed and the Hindi film industry has been through changes too. Watch the full video for more!
30 January,2024 07:01 PM ISTDuring the latest episode of Sit With Hitlist, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti revealed that the character of Safeena, played by Alia Bhatt in Gully Boy, was initially written as part of another movie by Reema. On the topic of Gully Boy, they were also asked if they considered casting Farhan Akhtar in the lead role, played by Ranveer Singh. “No, it didn’t occur to me because it was written… it was another vibe. I think it was just Ranveer,” Zoya insisted. Watch the full video for more details on 'Gully Boy'
24 January,2024 08:02 PM ISTTogether, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have given us some of the most loved films in Hindi cinema. But where’s the joy in writing a movie without some dramatic creative differences? In a tell-all interview, the filmmakers recall how they battled it out while writing Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. We also dive deeper into the life of Reema Kagti, who moved from Assam to Mumbai to pursue her dreams and has been Zoya's work partner for the longest time, after meeting as ADs during an audition. Watch the full video for more about this filmmaking partnership.
20 January,2024 12:00 AM ISTIf Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti had to define their roles in the partnership, what would it be? Did they model the main leads in Made in Heaven on their real-life professional relationship? If Reema Kagti had her way, Tiger Baby Films wouldn’t be called so. But Zoya Akhtar reveals how they turned around Anurag Kashyap’s nickname for her into the perfect name for their production house. Join the filmmaker duo as they talk about production and their distinct filmmaking process
19 January,2024 12:00 AM ISTSit With Hitlist: How did Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara come about? From Zoya Akhtar’s desire to do a ‘small film’. Join Akhtar and Reema Kagti as they recount how Bollywood’s favourite road-trip drama started out as a small ensemble film before becoming the lavish movie that we know it as today. We also delve into the bond long-time collaborators Reema and Zoya share, and the challenges of making The Archies. Watch the full video on January 20
18 January,2024 12:00 AM ISTDive into the compelling life and journey of Naezy, the baa in this exclusive interview. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of the rap game, Naezy opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped his career. Join us for an intimate conversation as he shares insights, personal anecdotes, and the inspiration behind his chart-topping hits. This is a must-watch for fans and anyone curious about the man behind the mic. Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more.
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