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.
06 August,2025 03:32 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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
