Today, as we remember the legendary Shyam Benegal, we’re revisiting an insightful interview where Mayank Shekhar caught up with him and Anurag Kashyap to discuss the past 40 years of cinema. Shyam Benegal shared his views on the term "parallel cinema," while Anurag Kashyap recalled their first meeting in 1993 when he arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay). From Bollywood's evolving trends to social media trolls, the directors got candid during this fascinating conversation with Mid-Day.
24 December,2024 04:28 PM IST
During the debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. He demanded that Amit Shah apologize for his remarks. Kharge further stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly respects Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, then Amit Shah should be removed from the Cabinet by midnight. He emphasized that Shah had no right to stay in the government. Kharge warned that if this action is not taken, the public will protest, as many people are deeply committed to Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and are ready to fight for it, even to the point of sacrificing their lives.
19 December,2024 11:55 AM IST
On the centenary of Raj Kapoor's birth anniversary, let's revisit a clip from Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, where his grandson and superstar Ranbir Kapoor shared how Yash Chopra once expressed interest in making a biopic on the legendary filmmaker. Ranbir revealed that the Kapoor family would not allow anyone to make a biopic on Raj Kapoor, explaining that such a project would require access to many confidential files. Watch the video for more
13 December,2024 08:03 PM IST
On the 13th Anniversary of the Parliament Attack 2001, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and others paid tribute to the fallen Jawans, at the Parliament.
13 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
Amidst ongoing sloganeering by Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha, Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his frustration. He said, “This chamber is more than just a place for debate. Constant parliamentary disruption weakens our democracy.” His remarks came after repeated interruptions from the Opposition, which were disrupting the smooth functioning of the House. The Speaker’s patience wore thin as the session continued to be disrupted, and in response to the chaos, he angrily adjourned the House midway. Dhankhar’s decision to end the proceedings was a direct reaction to the Opposition's behavior, which he believed was harming the democratic process and the integrity of parliamentary discussions.
28 November,2024 02:59 PM IST
The Winter Session of Parliament 2024 has begun, and on the third day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar addressed the Rajya Sabha. During the session, he took a dig at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Dhankar made a comment about Ramesh’s outspoken nature, saying, "Your vocal cords are good when used with permission." This remark was made in response to Ramesh's active participation in the debates and discussions. Dhankar’s comment highlighted the importance of following parliamentary procedures and speaking with proper approval, reminding members of the rules for maintaining order in the House during debates and discussions.
27 November,2024 02:58 PM IST
The 2024 Winter session of Parliament has begun, and it seems that tensions are already rising. On the first day of the session, a verbal clash took place between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The heated exchange between the two leaders occurred on November 25, marking a dramatic start to the session. This confrontation has drawn attention, as it highlights the growing political tensions in the Parliament at the beginning of the session. The disagreement between Dhankhar and Kharge reflects the intense political environment as the session gets underway. Watch the video for more
25 November,2024 01:07 PM IST
The nine-day celebration of India’s cultural and cinematic heritage—the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)—has kickstarted in Goa. Many prominent celebrities like Nagarjuna, Sunny Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Bhumi Pednekar, Shekhar Kapur, Prasoon Joshi, & many others graced the event. Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, addressed the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 20, highlighting the festival's growing success each year. He emphasised the strong connection between IFFI and Goa, calling it a key calendar event for both national and international guests. Sawant also mentioned ongoing efforts to upgrade the festival's infrastructure. The event, which began on November 20, will run until November 28 in Goa.
21 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
Ananya Panday, in a recent chat with Mid-day on 'Sit With Hitlist,' opened up about her media training. She revealed that while Karan Johar, who launched her career with 'The Student Of The Year 2,' didn’t provide much formal training, his only advice was to "be herself." She noted that today’s new generation of actors is much more media-savvy and better trained to handle public attention. On her relationship with 'Gehraiyaan' co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi, when the latter took a jibe at her with his nepotism comment in an interview panel back in 2019, Ananya joked that he “probably wrote his comeback in a book and came prepared,” but stressed there’s no bad blood between them, highlighting their friendly rapport despite what the media portrayed of the fiasco.
19 November,2024 03:24 PM IST
As Sushmita Sen celebrates her 49th birthday, we revisit her Sit With Hitlist episode, where she shared insightful and emotional memories of her journey. The former Miss Universe opened up about the challenges she faced. She revealed how her decision to enter the Miss Universe pageant initially disappointed her father. The 'Aarya' actress also spoke about her initial reluctance to pursue acting. She admitted that it was Mahesh Bhatt who played a pivotal role in launching her Bollywood career. Bhatt, who was adamant about casting her in his film, wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Eventually, she gave in, and the rest, as she says, is history. A true trailblazer, Sushmita Sen continues to inspire with her grace, talent, and unapologetic individuality.
18 November,2024 06:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
