Sooraj Barjatya reflected on how Vivah became a silver jubilee success through powerful word of mouth, holding its ground even against Dhoom 2, which was a blockbuster. He emphasised that while audiences may be drawn to different genres, they always return to family-centric stories for their emotional resonance and enduring charm. Barjatya also drew parallels with films like Kedarnath and Chhaava, highlighting how their emotional core and rooted storytelling contributed to their success.
01 May,2025 02:49 PM IST
Sooraj Barjatya reflected on why Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon didn’t work for him, admitting it was a wake-up call for stepping out of his comfort zone. Despite full support from stars Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Abhishek Bachchan, the film became a box office failure. Barjatya also shared an anecdote involving Govinda post-release and stressed how, over time, marketing had started overshadowing creativity in filmmaking
28 April,2025 05:20 PM IST
Did you know that Rajshri Productions’ rule book dictates that a fight scene cannot have more than 14 punches? Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya during his appearance on Sit With Hitlist, elaborated on his banner’s working, beyond its songs and shaadis.
26 April,2025 01:43 PM IST
As Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 39th birthday, we revisit one of her most loved and viral interviews on Mid-Day's Sit With Hitlist. In this candid conversation, the Emergency actress opened up about her early days in Mumbai and her inspiring rags-to-riches journey. Kangana recalled her life in Mandi, Himachal, and the culture shock she experienced when she first arrived in Mumbai in 2005. She also shared a fascinating story about her debut film, which she found "sleazy" and ultimately ghosted the makers due to its uncomfortable demands, leading to its never being released. Additionally, Kangana spoke about her role in Gangster, the film that marked her Bollywood debut, and how it changed her career trajectory.
22 March,2025 09:11 PM IST
In 2003, Sooraj Barjatya came out with the romantic musical Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon starring Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Sooraj sheds light on the film that became a meme material with the advent of social media. He also delves into the legacy of Rajshri films and his blockbusters with Salman Khan like Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.
22 March,2025 12:00 AM IST
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya remembers his first impression of Salman Khan – a short boy who couldn’t dance. But place him in front of the camera and his swag would come alive! Join the filmmaker as he recounts Salman’s audition for Maine Pyar Kiya as well as feeling scared of Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he worked in Uunchai.
21 March,2025 09:56 PM IST
As Rani Mukerji turns 47, we revisit a gem from our Sit With Hitlist vault. In this throwback, she opened up about how motherhood has transformed her, her initial insecurities about her voice, and a memorable story about Aamir Khan asking her to dub for 'Ghulam.' She also shared how Aamir later regretted it when Karan Johar made Rani use her own voice in the iconic superhit movie Kuch 'Kuch Hota Hai.'
20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, ace filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya shares interesting anecdotes from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, following the Rajshri rulebook for no drinking or violence. He also reveals visiting the nightclub Fire N Ice in the early aughts, only to be told by Farah Khan and the regulars that he was too susheel for it. Join in as the director recalls little-known anecdotes about his movies and life.
20 March,2025 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
In this exclusive interview from Mid-Day's Mayank Shekhar – The Bombay Film Story Podcast, Rakesh Roshan opens up about Krrish 4, Hrithik Roshan’s journey, the evolution of Bollywood, and past struggles with the underworld. He shares insights on superstardom, filmmaking, and why the South Indian industry is thriving. Plus, a special moment where he reenacts his iconic CUT. Watch till the end for big revelations.
22 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal is back in the action genre with his upcoming film Chhaava. After his stellar performance in Uri: The Surgical Strike, fans have been eagerly waiting to see him in another action-packed role. Watch this exclusive throwback to his insights from the Sit With Hitlist interview where he discussed the challenges of performing intense action scenes. Don’t miss this sneak peek into his exciting journey.
23 January,2025 05:01 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
