Yash Johar birth anniversary: In a heartfelt conversation as part of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist series, filmmaker Karan Johar remembered his father's remarkable journey - from leaving his family's mithai business in Delhi to struggling in Mumbai as a photographer and eventually making connections in Hollywood!Discover the dreams, struggles, and lessons that paved the way for the birth of Dharma Productions, one of India's leading film production companies. Join us as Karan shares personal anecdotes and reveals the deep bond he shared with his father.
06 September,2024 06:10 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
As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Swantryaveer Savarkar, actor Randeep Hooda sheds light on why he selected this topic for his directorial venture. Additionally, delves into the intriguing differences in ideology between Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Mahatma Gandhi. Watch the video for further insights.
28 May,2024 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of Indian freedom fighter and reformer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s 141st birth anniversary, actor Randeep Hooda visited the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 27. Randeep Hooda who wore the hat of Savarkar in his biopic ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ gave insights about his research and the connection he shared with him during the making of his film. On his visit, Randeep said, “Today we have come here to the Cellular Jail where Vinayak ji was sentenced to 50 years of life imprisonment...All the strong revolutionary people were kept in isolation by the British away from the country and this is the place. I have raised a few questions about him, it’s up to audience now to decide whether he should be called ‘veer’ or not. It is high time he gets his due...”
28 May,2024 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched an all-out attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalling Rajiv Gandhi assassination stating that she has seen several Prime Ministers who have sacrificed their lives for the country including her father whom "she brought back in pieces". Addressing a rally at Dharampur village in Valsad in PM Modi's home state of Gujarat on Saturday, Gandhi said in Hindi," I have seen such Prime Ministers. And I am not saying, that only my family members served. Indira Ji was there. She sacrificed her life for the country. Rajiv Gandhi was a Prime Minister too, I brought him home in pieces, he sacrificed his life for his country."
28 April,2024 04:33 PM IST
Celebrations broke out across Maharashtra on the occasion of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024’ on February 19. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered a garland to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the 394th birth anniversary. On Shivaji’s birth anniversary, people performed ‘Aarti’ and celebrated the occasion. People in Nagpur, Maharashtra, gathered in large numbers on the streets and offered Aarti as a part of celebrations of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Per the Gregorian calendar, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19. Nonetheless, a sizable population of Maharashtrians commemorate the event on the third day of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar.
19 February,2024 11:15 AM IST
One of the most influential leaders in Maharashtra politics for about six decades, Bal Keshav Thackeray, famously known as Balasaheb Thackeray, was born on January 23, 1926. He was a significant political leader who played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra's politics. Balasaheb Thackeray was loved and supported by millions of people for upholding the cause of the local Marathi community. On his 98th Birth Anniversary, Smita Thackeray organised 'Balasaheb Ek Aehsas' event where many celebs & Political leadears paid tribute to the late Balasaheb Thackeray
24 January,2024 01:57 PM IST
Leaders paid homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial on his birth anniversary on December 25. President Murmu paid floral tribute to the former prime minister on his 100th birth anniversary. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid obeisance to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the 10th prime minister of India on his birth anniversary. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, LS Speaker Om Birla, BJP President were also present to celebrate Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday and also paid their tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth Anniversary which is being celebrated today.
25 December,2023 01:12 PM IST
Vinod Khanna Birthday: Vinod Khanna who was a silver screen sensation, was known as one of the best-dressed stars. From trending tight-fit t-shirts to denim jackets, bell-bottom pants to blazers, kurtas, and much more. The OG style icon, Vinod Khanna was known to wear anything to make it work. Vinod Khanna was known to set the fashion bar high. On the occasion of his birthday, let's look at some styles that the actor brought into the trend. Watch the full video for more!
04 October,2023 08:00 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ladakh talked about Chinese intrusion in the area and said as per locals China has entered in the area and have taken away their grazing land. He said, “Here, the concern is of course China has taken away the land...people have said that China's army has entered the area and their grazing land was taken away but PM said that not an inch of land was taken away, but this is not true, you can ask anyone here.”
20 August,2023 01:21 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
