Actors Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao tied the knot on November 15, 2021. Patralekhaa speaks exclusively to mid-day.com on how she felt about being addressed just as Rajkummar’s girlfriend despite being a seasoned actor herself. She also sheds light on her upcoming film ‘Phule’ with Pratik Gandhi, where she plays the role of Savitribai Phule. Watch the video for more.
14 November,2024 10:30 PM IST
In a recent exclusive interview on 'Sit with Hitlist,' Ananya Panday opened up about the impact of social media influencers, especially her cousin, Alanna Panday, being one of the most well-known personalities in the online space. Alanna, who runs a popular couple's YouTube channel with her American husband, Ivor, has made their lives a public affair for millions of followers. Ananya shared that she drew inspiration from Alanna's channel for her role in the film 'CTRL,' which revolves around the lives of an influencer couple. Ananya expressed her concerns, admitting that the life of an influencer can be "scary" and is, in many ways, a full-time job.
11 November,2024 12:16 PM IST
In a recent episode of Mid-day's exclusive interview series 'Sit With Hitlist,' Ananya Panday sat down with host Mayank Shekhar and shared candid insights about her school days with Sara Ali Khan. Despite being in different classes, Ananya confessed that she was often terrified of Sara's bold and outspoken nature, and jokingly recalled how the ‘Kedarnath’ actress didn’t even know her name. However, their friendship blossomed over the years, especially after both made their mark in the film industry, debuting one after the other.
04 November,2024 01:30 PM IST
Actor and pet parent Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir is the mom to seven Shih Tzu pups named Falafel, Bubble, Sunshine, Sparkle, Boston, Sky, and Diego. To her, loving pets is an integral part of her life. Sheeba works with rehoming and rescuing pets and working with several NGOs. She speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her fur babies and pleads for an animal-friendly Diwali. Watch the video for more.
30 October,2024 07:27 PM IST
Ananya Panday birthday: Growing up as Chunky Panday's daughter, with Suhana Khan and Janhvi Kapoor as her besties, Ananya Panday was a hardcore "Bollywood bachcha". On Mid-day's 'Sit With Hitlist' with Mayank Shekhar, the 'Liger' actress got candid about her journey and the inspirations that fueled her Bollywood dreams. She shared how she was always eager to perform for the cameras and audiences, confidently knowing every Bollywood song's hook steps by heart. Ananya shared heartfelt memories of her early days facing the camera with a wholesome story that includes her father, Chunky Panday, and her first father-daughter dance with him at the Paris Debutant Ball. Ananya couldn’t help but gush over her favourites—Kareena Kapoor and Preity Zinta. She revealed she’s been a huge fan of Alia Bhatt since watching 'Student of the Year' in 2012. Plus, her vanity van is a tribute to her icons, with posters of Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan plastered all over.
30 October,2024 12:30 PM IST
On the controversy over carrying an expensive handbag, Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori said, "One does not use brands just by looking at them. You go somewhere and if you like something, you buy it. I have some principles, one of which is that I do not use leather, I have never used it. But if I like something and I can buy that then I buy it... I want to say that you should work hard and earn money so that you can have a good comfortable life for yourself and your family... It is purely a customized fabric bag..."
29 October,2024 03:24 PM IST
In a tragic incident, more than 150 people have been injured and 8 are in serious condition, in a fireworks accident in Neeleswaram. The incident of Kerala Firecracker Tragedy occurred around midnight. The injured have been shifted to hospitals. 154 people injured in fireworks accident during 'Theyyam' celebration in Veerarkavu Temple. A case has been registered against 8 temple committee members under non-bailable sections for conducting fireworks without permission and violating guidelines. The FIR states that the careless display led to a fire in the fireworks storage area.
29 October,2024 03:13 PM IST
An ’80s star, who became popular in Bangladesh and is now among Bollywood’s funniest men – that’s Chunky Panday for you. Join Ananya Panday on the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist as she discusses learning about the fickle nature of fame from her father’s journey and going to mom Bhavana for script advice. From fangirling over Alia Bhatt to her bond with Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor, the actress gives a candid insight into her life in Bollywood.
26 October,2024 12:01 AM IST
Sure, she shares the Koffee couch with Sara Ali Khan now. But during her school days, Ananya Panday used to hide from her as she was scared of her moohfat nature. On Mid-day's latest Sit With Hitlist episode, Ananya recalls how Sara didn’t even know her name in their growing-up years and would refer to her as ‘Ae’. She also talks about Charlie's Angels - the WhatsApp group she shares with Shanaya Kapoor, Suhana Khan and Navya Nanda. Find out more about Ananya Panday's childhood and friends when the full episode is out on October 26.
25 October,2024 12:01 AM IST
How do you impress an "intellectual" like Shakun Batra? By talking world cinema, thought Ananya Panday. On the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, the actor hilariously recalls how she was nervous about meeting her Gehraiyaan director and watched a few foreign films to break the ice. She also refers to the famous "struggle" jibe she was subjected to during a roundtable. Full episode out on October 26.
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