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
Actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has reacted to the Justice Hema Committee report that was recently made public. In a statement to the media, the actor said, "If allegations have been made, thorough investigations need to be followed up with, and if these investigations lead to the allegation being proven right, there has to be exemplary punishments handed out." A redacted version of the Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry was made public. The Kerala Police has registered a case against director Ranjith following Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra's complaint. Actor Minu Muneer accused actors M Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse in the process of filming movies. Watch the video for more.
27 August,2024 07:36 PM IST
Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, Ammy Virk, and Aditya Seal spill the beans on the wildest excuses they use to keep their phones to themselves, the apps they’d gladly get rid of, and the quirks they love about each other. Plus, get the inside scoop on their latest film Khel Khel Mein—a rollercoaster of laughter, drama, and unexpected twists also featuring Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, and Vaani Kapoor. Get ready for laughs and surprises! #KhelKhelMein #AkshayKumar #TaapseePannu #FardeenKhan #AmmyVirk #PragyaJaiswal #AdityaSeal #VaaniKapoor #ExclusiveInterview
15 August,2024 06:40 PM IST
'Khel Khel Mein' centers around seven friends who gather for a dinner party and end up playing a game in a room. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk and Taapsee Pannu in the lead. It is the remake of the popular Italian film 'Perfetti Sconosciuti'. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha and Ajay Rai, 'Khel Khel Mein' is directed by Mudassar Aziz.
15 August,2024 03:13 PM IST
Mudassar Aziz's dramedy starring Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor and others, will be released on August 15. Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu are reuniting again, but in a project unlike what they've done together before. After spy thrillers like Baby and Naam Shabana, and real life-based inspirational stories like Mission Mangal, the duo will next be seen in a dramedy on friendships and secrets. Other cast members include Fardeen Khan, recently loved for his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix India period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and will be seen reuniting with his Heyy Babyy co-star Akshay Kumar. Ammy Virk was recently seen in Bad Newz will be joining the cast along with Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal. Fans were overwhelmed to see Akshay Kumar after a long time. Watch the video to find out what would happen if Twinkle opened Akshay’s phone.
02 August,2024 05:09 PM IST
Akshay Kumar is known for her crazy early call times and Radhikka Madan got a taste of it first-hand while shooting for Sarfira. The actress plays a Marathi woman in the film, which was quite a challenge for the Delhi girl. But she convinced the audience so much, that people started speaking to her in Marathi at a screening in Pune! The actress also talks about the huge age gap with Akshay, and whether it bothered her at all. Find out in this exclusive interview with Mid-day!
01 August,2024 10:25 AM IST
Radhikka Madan opened up about her character Rani in the film "Sarfira," stating that the character's fiery, driven, and independent personality traits drew her to the role. She mentioned that she took up acting to escape boredom and live various lives through her characters. Radhikka also shared her experiences working with Akshay Kumar. Watch the interview to find out who used to reach the set first.
20 July,2024 05:38 PM IST
Katrina Kaif has done 6-7 films each with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. But the two superstars of Hindi cinema have completely different ways of working. Akshay famously wakes up at 4:30am and starts his day before everyone else, while Salman is apparently a night owl. What's it like juggling schedules with them? The actress revealed that, and more, in Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist podcast. On Katrina Kaif's birthday, we bring you some of the best moments from this long, sit-down conversation.
15 July,2024 08:12 PM IST
Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' has finally been released in theatres. Co-starring Paresh Rawal and Radhikka Madan, with a cameo by south superstar Suriya, ‘Sarfira’ is an official remake of the 2020 Tamil movie 'Soorarai Pottru'. Following a preview for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a special screening for family and friends was held in Delhi, and it left a pretty positive impression on the audience. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie is about a common man’s ambition to start his own airline. The Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is often considered as one of the most bankable stars in showbiz.
12 July,2024 06:42 PM IST
In an old conversation on Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist by Mayank Shekhar, Bollywood actor Abhay Deol got candid about working with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on 'Dev D'. He left everyone off-guard by stating that he hadn’t seen any of his films since then. Not even 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Deol explained that Kashyap said a bunch of lies about him in public. Watch the video for more
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