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This Mother's Day, actress Dia Mirza gets candid with mid-day.com on her journey to motherhood and how she found strength in the most trying times with her son Avyaan, who was born prematurely and had to be kept in the NICU. Dia recalls having a very strong maternal instinct for as long as she can remember, with her friends and family enjoying the benefits of it. “My co-stars have always called me Ammi Jaan,” she laughs. Dia, who is married to Vaibhav Rekhi, had a tough wait though regarding her being a mother. Watch the full video.
17 April,2025 06:25 PM IST
Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, currently seen in the Anubhav Sinha directorial web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his Paris Olympics-themed Bappa for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations. We visited his Mumbai home where he explained how the decor consisted of medals won by his daughter, a football player, and also treated us to the bhog he cooked himself. Watch the video for more.
09 September,2024 06:16 PM IST
As Akshay Kumar turns 57, here's looking back at Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist conversation with the Bollywood superstar. He reflected on his incredible rise to fame. Akshay candidly shared how veteran actor Danny Denzongpa became his greatest inspiration and mentor and how he would like to replicate his life's trajectory. He shared some of the behind-the-scenes stories of his early days, including the surprising moment when he was replaced by Ajay Devgn in the classic film 'Phool Aur Kaante.' From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors, learn about the ups and downs of Akshay's illustrious career from the star himself.
09 September,2024 05:54 PM IST
Thalapathy Vijay's film 'GOAT' was released in theatres on September 5. A huge crowd of fans gathered at cinemas in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli to watch the movie. In Chennai, fans celebrated by pouring milk on the posters and setting off fireworks. Their joy was contagious as they danced and celebrated his release like a colorful festival, spreading happiness and love all around the city.
05 September,2024 07:43 PM IST
Join ace director Imtiaz Ali on an episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he opens up about his fondness and love for late actor Rishi Kapoor and how their mutual affection for food got them closer on the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal.' Imtiaz Ali recalls working with the legendary Rishi Kapoor, a man whose charisma and talent left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In a heartwarming anecdote, Ali shares a humorous incident that perfectly encapsulates Kapoor's larger-than-life personality. Watch the video for more.
03 September,2024 07:00 PM IST
Today marks the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. Temples across India are abuzz with vibrant festivities. At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, a special Bhasm Aarti was performed, while Mumbai’s ISKCON temple hosted a grand ‘aarti’ to honor the day. In Delhi, devotees gathered in large numbers at both the Laxmi Narayan and ISKCON temples, seeking blessings and partaking in the celebrations. The Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple in Mathura, Krishna's birthplace, witnessed a fervent Morning Aarti as the curtains were drawn to reveal the deity. In Ahmedabad and Telangana, ISKCON temples were filled with enthusiastic devotees, marking the event with prayers and joy. The entire nation is immersed in the celebrations, with temples beautifully adorned with lights and flowers, as followers of Lord Krishna come together to commemorate this sacred day. Janmashtami 2024 is being celebrated with great vigour across India.
26 August,2024 11:15 AM IST
Check out a compilation of the funniest moments from Saif Ali Khan's Sit With Hitlist interview. From partying the night away in Delhi to hanging out with directors Abbas-Mustan while filming 'Race', the actor shares some of the most amusing stories from his life. The 'Omkara' actor also talks about how he prepared for the Haryanvi dialect in the film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Saif also reveals why he did Homi Adajania’s film 'Cocktail' with Deepika Padukone. Watch the video to enjoy these entertaining anecdotes
16 August,2024 01:25 PM IST
In conversation with Mayank Shekhar for Mid-Day's Sit with Hitlist, Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan discusses her journey to becoming an actress. She sheds light on how actors can learn on the job and the importance of unlearning. Sara also talks about her films Ae Watan Mere Watan and Murder Mubarak. On a personal note, she shares how she's a Juhu girl who rarely crosses the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Watch the full video to know more.
12 August,2024 07:24 PM IST
On Suniel Shetty's birthday, we look back at when the Bollywood actor, affectionately known as 'Anna' (brother), spoke to Mid-day.com about his long journey in the Hindi film industry. Suniel discussed his experience taking a break, feeling disconnected from his work, his childhood, fitness and diet practices, biohacking, and his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan's drive. Watch this video to learn more about the actor!
11 August,2024 05:40 PM IST
Arbaaz Khan celebrated his 57th birthday recently, and the actor threw a bash for his close friends. While Sanjay Kapoor, Chunky Panday, Raveena Tandon, and Rasha Thadani were snapped, Arbaaz Khan's wife Sshura Khan decided to give it a miss. Watch the video for more
06 August,2024 05:33 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
