In this candid episode of Sit With Hitlist, Randeep Hooda opens up about the life-changing audition that landed him a role in Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding. From recovering after a major accident to nervously auditioning with no idea who Mira Nair was, Randeep takes us through the serendipitous series of events that launched his film career. Watch as he reflects on theatre, working with Naseeruddin Shah, and the defining moment with Mira that changed everything.

In a major political shake-up, 33-year-old Indian-American democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. If confirmed, he will become the city’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor. Born in Uganda and raised in NYC, Mamdani ran on bold progressive ideas. His historic win marks a generational shift in urban politics.