The Bombay Film Story

Mid-day

A series of candid conversations between host Mayank Shekhar and people of Mumbai and movies, sharing anecdotes, pop culture history, and trivia served with a side of some drama.

  1. Jun 1

    Episode 24 : Bhagyashree's Unbelievable Confession About Her First Meeting With Sooraj Barjatya

    When Sooraj Barjatya first came to offer her 'Maine Pyar Kiya', Bhagyashree genuinely presumed he was a prospective groom coming with a marriage proposal! Fast forward 37 years later, when Riteish Deshmukh approached her for 'Raja Shivaji', she said yes without even waiting for a narration. In this exclusive episode of Mid-Day Entertainment presents The Bombay Film Story, Bollywood's OG national crush charts her incredible 37-year journey in cinema. From her iconic debut alongside Salman Khan to playing royalty on screen and off it, Bhagyashree opens up about life, fame, and her upcoming historical epic.

  2. Apr 8

    Episode 23 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Avinash Tiwary

    From the heartbreak of Laila Majnu to the gritty madness of Vishal Bhardwaj's O'Romeo, Avinash Tiwary has seen it all. In Episode 23 of Bombay Film Story, he sits down with Mayank Shekhar to map out his incredible journey. Avinash reveals the "Kashmir Cafeacute" storymdashthe grassroots movement that turned a 2018 box-office struggle into a 2024/25 cult phenomenon. He also gives us a masterclass on playing a villain, explaining how his character Jalal in O'Romeo draws inspiration from legendary icons like Mogambo and Langda Tyagi.

  3. Jan 21

    Episode 22 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Neha Dhupia

    Did you know that Neha Dhupia was almost named Nirvana, until her parents decided to name her after Deepti Naval's character in Chashme Buddoor? Or that she made her acting debut in a Japanese film way before she forayed into Bollywood? Plug in as Dhupia - no filter, no bullsh*t, and all fun - talks about hustling her way from Miss India winner to an actor to a podcaster, and acing every role.

  4. 12/26/2025

    Episode 21 : The Bombay Film Story Ft. Shilpa Rao

    Why did Shilpa Rao change her name from Apeksha at 15? How did a scratch recording of Tose Naina turn into a timeless Hindi film song? From growing up in Jamshedpur to meeting Hariharan at 13, plug in as the Grammy-nominated singer traces her journey to becoming one of Bollywood's most distinctive voicesmdashand explains why music, for her, is connected to maths too!

  5. 09/12/2025

    Episode 20 Ft. Abhishek Banerjee

    It's impossible to imagine anyone other than Abhishek Banerjee as Janaa of Stree. But what if we told you the actor was initially rejected for the role? Or that his goofy act in the comedy made Sudip Sharma cast him as the violent Hathoda Tyagi in Paatal Lok? Plug in as Banerjee talks about taking the long route to success, from an aspiring actor to casting director to an unconventional hero in Stolen.

  6. 07/25/2025

    Episode 19 : The Bombay Film Story ft Ali Fazal

    Did you know that Ali Fazal wore his own shirt in the 3 Idiots song and asked the film's team to "raffu" it? Or that he lost out on Homeland to do a forgettable Hindi film? In a freewheeling chat, the actor takes us from Mirzapur to Hollywood, from being launched by Shah Rukh Khan to working with Gerard Butler and his buddy Judi Dench

  7. 07/04/2025

    Episode 18 : The Bombay Film Story ft Ishaan Khatter

    Why did Ishaan Khatter make a short film of sorts as an audition for filmmaker Majid Majidi's Beyond The Clouds? Why did his half-brother Shahid Kapoor refuse to rope him in as an intern for Udta Punjab? Plug in as Khatter breaks down how he went from being A Suitable Boy to a thirst trap in The Royals, and hustled from Hindi cinema to Hollywood, all in seven years!

  8. 05/30/2025

    Episode 17 : The Bombay Film Story ft Gajraj Rao

    Did you know that Gajraj Rao initially worked as a journalist, interviewing Yash Chopra and Mehmood? Or that the actor, who became Internet's favourite father thanks to TVF's Tech Conversations with Dad, wanted to abandon the shoot midway? Plug in as Rao charts his journey, from being a little-known actor who would be mistaken for Loy of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy fame to becoming hero, post Badhaai Ho.

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A series of candid conversations between host Mayank Shekhar and people of Mumbai and movies, sharing anecdotes, pop culture history, and trivia served with a side of some drama.

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  • Creator
    Mid-day
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 530244
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    The Bombay Film Story