On the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, several top leaders paid tribute to him in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar gathered at the Sadaiv Atal Memorial to honor his memory and contributions. Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and other leaders also paid floral tributes to Vajpayee. The gathering highlighted the lasting legacy of the former PM, who is remembered for his leadership, vision, and dedication to the nation. His influence continues to inspire people across the country even today.
25 December,2024 12:19 PM IST
Raj Kapoor's centenary celebration in Mumbai was a grand affair, bringing together his children and grandchildren, including Randhir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and filmmaker. The event also saw the presence of numerous industry luminaries, such as Rekha and Simi Garewal, with celebrated filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Anand L Rai. Bollywood stalwarts like Prem Chopra, Anupam Kher, Jitendra Kapoor, and Sanjay Khan. Other prominent figures spotted at the celebration included Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Seal, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Agastya Nanda, Vedang Raina, Vijay Varma, Sharvari Wagh, Huma Qureshi, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Terence Lewis. The event not only celebrated Raj Kapoor's legacy but also showcased the strong ties within the film industry and the lasting impact of his cinematic contributions.
14 December,2024 08:09 PM IST
The Kapoor family, often called Bollywood’s "first family," gathered in Mumbai to celebrate the birth centenary of legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The event also marked a special film festival showcasing his iconic films. Senior members of the Kapoor family, like Randhir Kapoor, Babita Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Rima Jain, marked their presence alongside younger members and stars of the family, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt, graced this monumental event. The celebration paid tribute to Raj Kapoor's immense contribution to Indian cinema and highlighted the Kapoor family's enduring influence across generations in Bollywood.
14 December,2024 02:48 PM 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
Veteran Bollywood actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon organised a musical tribute to Raj Kapoor on his centenary birth anniversary, sharing personal stories about the legendary actor and his lasting influence on the film industry. Poonam Dhillon highlighted the industry's collective effort to celebrate Raj Kapoor and mentioned how Padmini Kolhapure even encouraged her family, including niece Shraddha Kapoor, to join in the tribute. They also spoke about the Kapoor family's support for the event and recalled Kapoor's recent visit with PM Narendra Modi, where the Prime Minister discussed promoting Indian cinema in the way Raj Kapoor had. When asked if anyone today could match his legacy, both actresses agreed that no one could replace or replicate the legendary Raj Kapoor.
13 December,2024 07:22 PM IST
Members of the Kapoor Khandan, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor, flew out of Mumbai on Tuesday to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Their visit comes ahead of the late Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary on December 14. The Kapoor family, regarded as the first family of Bollywood, is marking this milestone with a special celebration of the legendary actor-director’s legacy.
10 December,2024 07:08 PM IST
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birth anniversary, or as we fondly call it, Gandhi Jayanti, let’s take a moment to celebrate the films that reignite our faith in his powerful ideologies and awaken a sense of patriotism. These cinematic pieces not only depict his life and struggles but also inspire us to reflect on the values he stood for. Here’s a look at some must-watch films that pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.
02 October,2024 12:00 PM IST
On Gandhi Jayanti 2024, we bring back Karan Johar's conversation with Midday, where he shared a really special memory—watching Gandhi at home with director Richard Attenborough. He talked about how his father, Yash Johar, was one of the line producers for the film’s Indian parts, which made the whole experience even more meaningful. Karan recalled his family had watched the movie before it made its way to the world stage and received a lot of praise and accolades. It’s a cool story about his family’s connection to such an iconic film. Watch the full video for more.
01 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
On Yash Chopra’s 92nd birth anniversary, we take a look back at Midday’s Sit With Hitlist interviews of Ranbir Kapoor and Rani Mukerji remembering the legendary director. Ranbir recalls how Yash Chopra wanted to make a biopic on his grandfather, the late Raj Kapoor, but unfortunately, the project never came to life. Rani Mukerji shares how her late father-in-law always insisted that heroines should look pretty in all situations.
26 September,2024 10:30 PM IST
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
