Videos
How Rakesh Roshan transformed from flop Actor to blockbuster filmmaker
Rakesh Roshan's journey from a struggling actor to one of Bollywood's most successful filmmakers is nothing short of inspiring! Discover who suggested he name all his films with the letter 'K,' and why he traveled the world before beginning Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai with his son, Hrithik Roshan. Watch as Roshan shares his story of triumph and how he became a visionary director who shaped the careers of some of Bollywood's biggest stars.
13 February,2025 12:15 PM IST
Sheeba Sabir & Akashdeep’s Secret to a Happy Marriage | Valentine's Day 2025
Sheeba Sabir & Akashdeep are one of the cutest couples with a truly filmy love story. Almost 28 years into their marriage, Sheeba and Akash got candid with us in this Valentine’s Day special and poured their hearts out in this hilarious conversation. From struggling with Gen Z lingo to sharing what has kept them growing together, watch the full video to discover Sheeba & Akashdeep’s secret to a happy marriage.
10 February,2025 06:19 PM IST
Gauahar Khan Guides Vicky Jain with Acting Tips on Fauji 2 Set
Shah Rukh Khan's Fauji is being rebooted with Vicky Jain and Gauahar Khan in the lead roles. On set, Vicky shared that his friendship with Gauahar made it easier for him to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and she was a great help in his acting journey. When discussing the original 'Fauji' starring Shah Rukh Khan, both actors acknowledged it is his legacy and expressed hopes for the reboot’s success. Vicky also expressed gratitude toward his wife, Ankita Lokhande, calling her his pillar of support.
28 January,2025 10:48 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2025: Kite markets in Mumbai gear up for the festival
Makar Sankranti 2025 is almost here and Mumbai’s kite markets are busy with kite lovers thronging to get a hold of their favourite kite designs. Dive into the vibrant world of Makar Sankranti in Mumbai, where the skies come alive with colourful kites! From traditional paper kites to trendy designs like Spiderman and Tweety, discover the best kite collections starting at just ₹1 and going up to ₹500. Learn about the essential firkis that make kite flying a true sport and hear from Mumbai’s top kite sellers about new trends and timeless traditions. However, the festive fun also highlights a serious issue - the use of illegal Chinese and Glass-coated Manjhas. These dangerous materials harm innocent birds and even cause fatal injuries to humans. Despite the ban, they continue to be in demand. In this video, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores the joy, business, and challenges of kite flying during Makar Sankranti. Celebrate this festival responsibly and keep the tradition alive for future generations!
11 January,2025 05:01 PM IST
Mira-Bhayander Illegal Horse Racing: PETA India wins interim custody of horses
In recent court proceedings, the 9th Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Thane granted interim custody of six horses to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India following their use in illegal racing on a highway. PETA India filed an application seeking interim custody of the six horses on 8 October after the Kashigaon police station registered an FIR and seized the horses under Sections 291, 281, 125, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. The court, acting in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017, notified under the PCA Act, 1960, was pleased to allow PETA India’s application seeking interim custody of the horses and rejected the application for custody of the horses filed by the accused owners in the matter.
11 November,2024 12:26 PM IST
BTS Stars ft Casting Director Aditya Surana
Casting direction is a fairly new profession in the film world. In this episode of BTS Stars, casting director Aditya Surana explains how he finds the right actor for films and TV shows. He explains how the process is different for films than for television. The process also gets tedious when you have to narrate the same role to 40-45 actors before one is finalised. Dive into interesting tidbits and behind-the-scenes insights into this fascinating profession in showbiz.
02 October,2024 02:38 PM IST
Retirement Planning: Want to retire early? Will FIRE strategy really help?
At one point of time, 60 years was the base retirement age. But times have changed now and youngsters want to retire by their 30’s. FIRE method has emerged as a very famous tool to achieve that. Choose FIRE to RETIRE! This has been the mantra given by many finance gurus when it comes to early retirement. But will this really work for you? In this episode of Money Matters, SEBI Registered financial advisor Kalpesh Ashar in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor breaks the myth of the FIRE strategy and where it is flawed when it comes to retirement planning. Take a look.
22 September,2024 08:42 AM IST
Struggling to sleep? Here are tips to improve sleep quality
Have you been struggling to have a good night’s rest? If this is true, you are not alone. According to the studies, one in four Indians is affected. The overall estimate for the prevalence of insomnia was 25.7 per cent. If you are one among them, worry not. In this interview, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Krishna Melnattur, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Biology, Ashoka University on how to improve sleep quality. Professor talks about the elements of a good quality sleep and how to have one. Take a look.
10 September,2024 07:53 PM IST
Dating App Scam Expose: Young girls luring men for expensive dates explained
Think twice before swiping right! Mid-day's dating app scam expose has brought to the forefront one of the murkiest nexus between some young girls and a few Mumbai nightclubs who are implicating men to shell out hefty bills. Following the complaints by Mid-day readers, a sting operation conducted by Mid-day reporters Samiullah Khan and Shirish Vaktania has exposed manipulative techniques being used by nightclubs to bring business through a well-curated plan by their PR. In this episode of Mid-day explains, we bring to you what this expose is all about and went behind the scenes of this Mid-day sting operation.
01 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
How will your Mutual Fund investments save taxes? Financial coach answers
Mutual Funds are considered to be one of the most popular investment avenues. If you have been planning to invest in Mutual Funds and wondering about its implication on your taxes, worry not. In this episode of Money Matters, Kamal Jeswani - Certified Financial Success Coach talks about the implications on taxes of the Mutual Fund investments and the best ways to saves taxes through Mutual Funds. Take a look.
27 August,2024 06:35 PM IST