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 ISTImagine 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 ISTAccording to Anil Kapoor, his superhit movie 'Mr.India' was exceptionally slow in its first half but it was much more human and organic than the second part of the movie. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitist, Anil Kapoor spoke about how Sridevi was magnificent in the movie. Sridevi's presence, sexuality, and innocence make the movie stand out, he said. Watch this video for more insights into 'Mr. India' from Anil Kapoor.
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22 July,2010 01:47 PM ISTRumours have it that the 'Mr.India' sequel might have the original starcast of Sridevi and Anil Kapoor pairing up together after years. And Sonam might be roped in for the movie..
22 July,2010 01:46 PM ISTProducer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Anil Kapoor-Sridevi starrer 1987 hit movie, Mr. India is being converted into 3D and will be re-released in 2014. Video courtesy: NDTV
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