As Hrithik Roshan celebrates 25 years in Bollywood, his father, Rakesh Roshan, opens up about the challenges Hrithik faced during his early days in the industry. In a heartfelt reflection, Rakesh shared how Hrithik's journey to stardom was filled with hardships and setbacks, including facing criticism and overcoming personal battles before he made his mark with his debut film, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.
08 January,2025 03:44 PM IST
From playing Bhiku Mhatre in Satya to delving into the crime world as Joy Bag in Despatch, Manoj Bajpayee has nailed the Mumbaikar onscreen more than once. However, despite living in Mumbai for 3 decades, he still doesn't feel at home here. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s podcast series The Bombay Film Story, Manoj, who has set an example of how an outsider can survive in the industry despite various challenges, speaks about his relationship with the city.
08 January,2025 12:00 AM IST
Draped in the national flag, former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains were accompanied by dignitaries, family members, and supporters, reflecting the nation's collective grief and gratitude for his invaluable contributions. His final journey commenced with full state honors, marking a solemn farewell to one of India’s most respected leaders. His mortal remains were also kept at the AICC headquarters in Delhi for people to pay their last respect.
28 December,2024 01:20 PM IST
As soon the news of the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh spread in the political circles, tributes started pouring in for the former PM and visionary. From Lalu Yadav calling him an honest leader to Hamid Ansari highlighting his constructive suggestions, and Asaduddin Owaisi acknowledging his efforts for marginalized communities—leaders across India shared their respects. Take a look as the nation grieves Singh's death remembering his economic reforms, simplicity, and profound impact on the nation.
27 December,2024 01:58 PM IST
Today, as we remember the legendary Shyam Benegal, we’re revisiting an insightful interview where Mayank Shekhar caught up with him and Anurag Kashyap to discuss the past 40 years of cinema. Shyam Benegal shared his views on the term "parallel cinema," while Anurag Kashyap recalled their first meeting in 1993 when he arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay). From Bollywood's evolving trends to social media trolls, the directors got candid during this fascinating conversation with Mid-Day.
24 December,2024 04:28 PM IST
Terence Lewis hosted his grand annual Christmas party, transforming the night into a dazzling celebration with an impressive gathering of B-town and television stars. The exclusive guest list featured a blend of iconic personalities, including Karisma Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur, Ronit Roy, Remo D’souza, Arjun Bijlani, Maniesh Paul, Mandira Bedi, and many more. The event, filled with glitz and glamour, was a perfect opportunity for the who's who of the entertainment industry to come together and celebrate the festive spirit in style with the renowned 'India's Best Dancer' judge.
20 December,2024 05:03 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev spoke at a private event hosted by the Adani Group in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on December 19. He shared his thoughts on Indian cricketer R. Ashwin's career and the success of prominent industrialists. Kapil Dev mentioned that he has known Ashwin for 30 years and praised his achievements. He also highlighted the hard work and dedication of people like Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, and Ratan Tata, who have built successful businesses and contributed to India's growth. Kapil Dev expressed pride in their accomplishments, saying that even though people sometimes criticize successful individuals, we should appreciate the hard work that leads to such success.
19 December,2024 05:45 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
Madhuri Dixit's special appearance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was one of the crowd-pulling points for the film. She talks about shooting the iconic Ami Je Tomar 3.0 with Vidya Balan, and how she enjoyed playing a ghost for a change. Having completed 40 years in the industry, Madhuri opens up on what it takes to survive for so long, and how things are different for actresses now with the constant pap attention and social media exposure. She also lets us in on her secret to 25 years of marital bliss with Dr Shri Ram Nene.
15 November,2024 08:06 PM IST
Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.
08 November,2024 06:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
