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Kangana Ranaut Shares Her Rags-to-Riches Story, Struggles in Mumbai, & Gangster
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
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran Unveil Exciting Details About L2: Empuraan
In a recent statement about his upcoming film L2: Empuraan, actor Mohanlal highlighted the film's large budget and two years of preparation, calling it a significant project for the Malayalam industry. He expressed confidence that if successful, it would be a major hit, as the story requires grand locations and actors. Director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran acknowledged the high expectations for the film but emphasised that while he hopes it engages the audience, he remains focused on making an honest film. He encouraged viewers to watch the film on March 27.
22 March,2025 09:07 PM IST
Janhvi Kapoor to Tejasswi Prakash, Divas Shine at the Trailblazing Women Event
A star-studded red carpet event was graced by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, celebrating the incredible achievements of trailblazing women from across the country. Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Diana Penty, Janhvi Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kusha Kapila, Dino Morea, Farhan Akhtar with Shibani Dandekar, Zeenat Aman, Konkana Sen, and Tejasswi Prakash, among many others, dazzled on the red carpet.
22 March,2025 09:04 PM IST
Nyra Banerjee, Eisha Singh, & TV Celebs Grace Sara-Afreen Khan’s Iftar Bash
Sara and Afreen hosted a lavish Iftar party for their close friends and family, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. During the event, the couple also held a mini press conference, where they shared their thoughts on Bigg Boss 18, discussing how they believe the game has concluded. Sara opened up about facing trolling when meeting former contestants, like Kashish. They also emphasised how Iftar is a beautiful tradition of reconnecting and sharing a meal together. The celebration was graced by several TV celebrities, including their fellow Bigg Boss 18 housemates Nyra Banerjee, Muskan Bamne, Eisha Singh, Shehzada Dhami, and more
22 March,2025 08:56 PM IST
Sooraj Barjatya: I was not myself during Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
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
Sooraj Barjatya on casting Salman Khan, feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya remembers his first impression of Salman Khan – a short boy who couldn’t dance. But place him in front of the camera and his swag would come alive! Join the filmmaker as he recounts Salman’s audition for Maine Pyar Kiya as well as feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he worked in Uunchai.
21 March,2025 09:56 PM IST
Jacqueline Fernandez on 'Housefull 5', 'Kick 2', & Her Global Hit 'Yimmy Yimmy'
Jacqueline Fernandez opened up about her upcoming projects, including Housefull 5, and addressed the speculation around Kick 2, stating that its confirmation rests with Salman Khan. She also spoke about her global viral hit Yimmy Yimmy with Tayc, sharing how the song made her recognizable among French audiences, with many even singing the Hindi lines. She was joined at the event by singer Shilpa Rao and music composer duo Sachin-Jigar.
21 March,2025 07:00 PM IST
Neetu Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Tina Ambani Celebrate 45 Years Of Karz
Subhash Ghai’s cult classic Karz, the romantic thriller starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani, Simi Garewal, Pran, Prem Nath, and more, was screened at the Red Lorry Film Festival, marking its 45th anniversary. The special screening in Mumbai saw Subhash Ghai, Neetu Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Tina Ambani in attendance. Tina wore a multi-colored co-ord set, Neetu opted for a white blazer with blue jeans, Ghai chose a black shirt and jacket, while Simi stunned in a white pantsuit.
21 March,2025 06:54 PM IST
Kartik Aaryan Grooves to 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Title Track Hook Step With His Fan
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan danced to the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' title track with a young fan who praised him and proudly called himself Kartik's biggest admirer. Touched by the gesture, Kartik shared that moments like these are incredibly special for artists, as being appreciated by young fans makes their work even more meaningful.
21 March,2025 06:40 PM IST
Rani Mukerji on Motherhood, Her Voice, & Aamir Khan's Request to Dub | Birthday
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