Sooraj Barjatya reflected on how Vivah became a silver jubilee success through powerful word of mouth, holding its ground even against Dhoom 2, which was a blockbuster. He emphasised that while audiences may be drawn to different genres, they always return to family-centric stories for their emotional resonance and enduring charm. Barjatya also drew parallels with films like Kedarnath and Chhaava, highlighting how their emotional core and rooted storytelling contributed to their success.
01 May,2025 02:49 PM IST
Sooraj Barjatya reflected on why Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon didn’t work for him, admitting it was a wake-up call for stepping out of his comfort zone. Despite full support from stars Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Abhishek Bachchan, the film became a box office failure. Barjatya also shared an anecdote involving Govinda post-release and stressed how, over time, marketing had started overshadowing creativity in filmmaking
28 April,2025 05:20 PM IST
Did you know that Rajshri Productions’ rule book dictates that a fight scene cannot have more than 14 punches? Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya during his appearance on Sit With Hitlist, elaborated on his banner’s working, beyond its songs and shaadis.
26 April,2025 01:43 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Philip Barantini, the director of Adolescence, reflected on its unexpected global success, driven by universal themes like social media’s impact on youth. The show’s one-take format was chosen to fully immerse viewers, creating an intense, uninterrupted experience. Despite technical challenges, the approach added authenticity. The opening credits feature childhood photos of characters and highlight human fragility and innocence lost. The director expressed pride in the project and its powerful storytelling.
04 April,2025 04:08 PM IST
As Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 39th birthday, we revisit one of her most loved and viral interviews on Mid-Day's Sit With Hitlist. In this candid conversation, the Emergency actress opened up about her early days in Mumbai and her inspiring rags-to-riches journey. Kangana recalled her life in Mandi, Himachal, and the culture shock she experienced when she first arrived in Mumbai in 2005. She also shared a fascinating story about her debut film, which she found "sleazy" and ultimately ghosted the makers due to its uncomfortable demands, leading to its never being released. Additionally, Kangana spoke about her role in Gangster, the film that marked her Bollywood debut, and how it changed her career trajectory.
22 March,2025 09:11 PM IST
In 2003, Sooraj Barjatya came out with the romantic musical Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon starring Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Sooraj sheds light on the film that became a meme material with the advent of social media. He also delves into the legacy of Rajshri films and his blockbusters with Salman Khan like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.
22 March,2025 12:00 AM IST
As Rani Mukerji turns 47, we revisit a gem from our Sit With Hitlist vault. In this throwback, she opened up about how motherhood has transformed her, her initial insecurities about her voice, and a memorable story about Aamir Khan asking her to dub for 'Ghulam.' She also shared how Aamir later regretted it when Karan Johar made Rani use her own voice in the iconic superhit movie Kuch 'Kuch Hota Hai.'
20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya shares interesting anecdotes from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, following the Rajshri rulebook for no drinking or violence. He also reveals visiting the nightclub Fire N Ice in the early aughts, only to be told by Farah Khan and the regulars that he was too susheel for it. Join in as the director recalls little-known anecdotes about his movies and life.
20 March,2025 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
A huge uproar unfolded in the Rajya Sabha after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge made controversial remarks. BJP MP JP Nadda was visibly furious and demanded an immediate apology from Kharge, accusing him of making inappropriate statements. The exchange sparked intense exchanges, further escalating the disruption in the House as members from both sides engaged in a heated war of words. The situation grew tense as the controversy surrounding Kharge’s remarks dominated proceedings.
11 March,2025 03:19 PM IST
Legendary filmmaker Rakesh Roshan reveals how he mortgaged his house and car to make Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, launching Hrithik Roshan into superstardom. In this exclusive conversation with Mayank Shekhar on Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Story Podcast, he shares untold stories about Bollywood's evolution, the rise of Hrithik Mania, and the changing dynamics of film financing. #hrithikroshan #kahonapyarhai #rakeshroshan #entertainment #bollywood
23 February,2025 06:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
