Articles by Deep Saxena
Akshita Namdev: Using my skills to create opportunities for myself
Coming from a small town and after spending nine years in Mumbai, film Infantry actor Akshita Namdev says that the city tests patience of outsiders
![Akshita Namdev Akshita Namdev](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/LKO_Akshita1_1719731365486_1719731393910.jpg)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Shishir Sharma on playing Vasishtha: No one can fathom the magnitude of Ramayana
Actor Shishir Sharma is amazed with the grandeur of Nitish Tiwari’s Ramayana, where he plays Rishi Vasishtha. Actor Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram in the film.
![Shishir Sharma on his visit to Lucknow Shishir Sharma on his visit to Lucknow](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/LKO_Shishir-2_1719722842807_1719722855451.jpeg)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:51 AM IST
Heeramandi actor Nivedita Bhargava: When destiny works, things fall in place
Lucknowite Nivedita Bhargava on starting to act at 50 and working in projects like Heeramandi, Scam 2003 and The Railway Men.
![Nivedita Bhargava at Lucknow Short Film Festival Nivedita Bhargava at Lucknow Short Film Festival](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/148x111/LKO_NiveditaBhar2_1719319842753_1719319864994.jpeg)
Published on Jun 25, 2024 06:31 PM IST
RRR actor Mark Bennington: Not playing a token white guy is very satisfying
Actor Mark Bennington says that after spending seven years in the Indian film industry, makers have started casting him in diverse roles on streaming platforms
![Mark Bennington(Instagram) Mark Bennington(Instagram)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/LKO_MarkBennigton2_1719033310499_1719033328506.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Activating mind, body and soul with yoga and music!
It might be a coincidence that the International Day of Yoga and the World Music Day fall on the same day but at the core, both yoga and music blend well.
![A yoga session underway in Lucknow(Instagram) A yoga session underway in Lucknow(Instagram)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/21/148x111/Yoga_at_a_city_gym_-_Photo-Instagram_1718956731715_1718956765661.jpg)
Published on Jun 21, 2024 01:35 PM IST
International Day of Yoga | More than craze, yoga is becoming a way of life!
The state capital is set to witness mass yoga events all over the city on the International Day of Yoga on Friday (June 21).
![Yoga enthusiasts performing Iyengar yoga at a city gym Yoga enthusiasts performing Iyengar yoga at a city gym](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/148x111/YogaDay_1718906573024_1718906598277.jpeg)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Bakrid platter by Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur, Ishtiyaque Qureshi
Top chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur, and Ishtiyaque Qureshi share their favourite recipes with our readers
![Keema Hara Dhaniya by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Keema Hara Dhaniya by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/148x111/Keema_Hara_Dhaniya_1718610016969_1718610031804.jpg)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 01:20 PM IST
John Abraham likely to lead Sanjeev Rajput’s film on Blind T20 World Cup triumph
Manihar director Sanjeev Kumar Rajput is looking forward to shooting his fifth project World Cup, and for the first time in Lucknow, his home state.
![Sanjeev Kumar Rajput on his recent visit to Lucknow Sanjeev Kumar Rajput on his recent visit to Lucknow](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/148x111/IMG_1468_1718608893631_1718608907981.jpg)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 01:06 PM IST
Raid actor Saurabh Shukla: Jolly LLB was a humble start, became a big franchise
Saurabh Shukla says that instead of making a blockbuster, makers should come up with good films that the audience love and that become a box office phenomenon.
![Saurabh Shukla recently shot for two projects in Lucknow(Instagram) Saurabh Shukla recently shot for two projects in Lucknow(Instagram)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/LKO_SaurabhShukla113_1718475765939_1718475776668.jpeg)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:01 AM IST
Father's Day Special | Paritosh Tripathi: Pita poem changed my life overnight
Paritosh Tripathi says his rendition of the poem Pita roti hai, kapda hai, makaan hai changed his career graph and established him as a “serious kalakaar”.
![Paritosh Tripathi with his father late Prof Ramayan Tiwari Paritosh Tripathi with his father late Prof Ramayan Tiwari](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/promo-Pari_1718456879777_1718456896579.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 07:00 PM IST
Did Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal delay dates of next film for their wedding?
Film producer Sarvesh Goel, who is producing Sinha-Iqbal’s next project titled Tu Hai Meri Kiran, is the latest to share that he was surprised by the news.
![Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha (Photo: Yogen Shah) Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha (Photo: Yogen Shah)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/yogen_shah_1718211801650_1718211834752.jpg)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 12:17 PM IST
Zindagi Ek Mehak actor Karan Vohra: Can't control content but can be selective
Actor Karan Vohra says that working less and being selective has helped him avoid the repetitive and regressive content being showcased on TV.
![Karan Vohra on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT) Karan Vohra on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/LKO_Karan1_1718177789512_1718177810729.jpeg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Panchayat actor Faisal Malik: Popularity scares me; I still have a lot to prove
Actor Faisal Malik, best known as Panchayat's deputy pradhan Prahlad ‘Cha’ Pandey, says: ‘yeh jo ho raha hai, sapne ke barabar hai’.
![Faisal Malik on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT) Faisal Malik on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/LKO_Faisal1_1718173512100_1718173543069.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 12:58 PM IST
UP Mango Festival: Field day in mango belt!
Mango lovers in the state capital visited an orchard in the Mall locality, en route Malihabad, the mango capital of the world.
![Mango lovers participating at mango eating competition (HT Photo) Mango lovers participating at mango eating competition (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/150x84/Mango-lovers-participating-at-mango-eating-competi_1718114146189.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Writer-director Ravi Singh: Colours you get in UP, we don’t get it anywhere
Ravi Singh, known for short films The Lust Iccha and Behrupia, has shot three films in Varanasi region of Uttar Pradesh including Battle of Chhuriya Chapter 1.
![Writer-director Ravi Singh recently wrapped shoot of his film Battle of Chhuriya Chapter 1 in Chunar near Varanasi Writer-director Ravi Singh recently wrapped shoot of his film Battle of Chhuriya Chapter 1 in Chunar near Varanasi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/IMG_5278_1718004450218_1718004466680.jpg)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:01 PM IST
India-Pak tie: A perfect Sunday evening in store
It’s a Sunday evening and an India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match all set to happen, what more can a cricket lover ask for!
![India and Pakistan match will begin at 8 pm. (Photos: Adobe Stock( For Representational Purpose Only)) India and Pakistan match will begin at 8 pm. (Photos: Adobe Stock( For Representational Purpose Only))](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/09/150x84/India-and-Pakistan-match-will-begin-at-8-pm---Phot_1717936889030.jpg)
Published on Jun 09, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Mirzapur and Maharani actor Amit Sial: Developing projects, I want to do
From playing character roles to protagonist, Raid actor Amit Sial does not want to sit back feeling content and plans to take his craft a notch up!
![Actor Amit Sial on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT) Actor Amit Sial on his recent visit to Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/148x111/07LKO_AmitSial4_1717837451105_1717837483394.jpeg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Bigg Boss fame Priya Malik: I want to push my boundaries with penning lyrics
Having turned lyricist with the song Parinda in Nitya Mehra’s OTT series Big Girls Don’t Cry, song writing is Priya Malik’s new-found love.
![Priya Malik on her recent visit to Lucknow Priya Malik on her recent visit to Lucknow](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/DSC07150_1717745877093_1717745900001.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:50 PM IST
World Bicycling Day: Pedalling their way to fitness
Lucknowites are going back to the cycling days be it as a hobby sport or embracing the traditional method as the simplest tool of fitter self.
![Pedalyatri Cycling Association members during a ride at 1090 crossing Pedalyatri Cycling Association members during a ride at 1090 crossing](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/03/148x111/Pedalytari_Cycling_Association_1717420541814_1717420549764.jpeg)
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Illegal actor Ritisha Khaund: Hands-on training a blessing for a teen like me
Actor Ritisha Khaund started as child artiste and just 18 she is getting to play a lead in the feature film Kooki.
![Ritisha Khaund recently walked the red carpet during the Cannes Film Festival Ritisha Khaund recently walked the red carpet during the Cannes Film Festival](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/03/148x111/IMG_3887_1717415053034_1717415080669.jpg)
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Bulleya singer Amit Mishra: I don’t discriminate between film and indie songs
Amit Mishra has aced the art of balancing between playbacks and singles. His song in Chhota Bheem… got released and next in line Chandu Champion's title track
![Amit Mishra next song is title track of film Chandu Champion with Arijit Singh (Instagram) Amit Mishra next song is title track of film Chandu Champion with Arijit Singh (Instagram)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/01/148x111/Amit_Prakash_Mishra_1717214128380_1717214128647.jpg)
Published on Jun 01, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Doobara actor Rahul Bhat: It’s the best phase for me
Actor Rahul Bhat says his upcoming projects will reveal a new version of him. “Starting with my next film Kennedy, the audience will see Rahul 2.0,” he says.
![Rahul Bhat at Hazratganj, Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT) Rahul Bhat at Hazratganj, Lucknow(Deep Saxena/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/148x111/LKO_RahulBhat5_1717158202112_1717158231381.jpeg)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:21 PM IST
Khuda Haafiz actor Aahana Kumra: Lucknow mere jigar ka tukda hai
The Accidental Prime Minister actor Aahana S Kumra soaks in the magic of her hometown by indulging in shopping and Laknavi food
![Aahana S Kumra checking out fruits at a stall in Aminabad Aahana S Kumra checking out fruits at a stall in Aminabad](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/27/148x111/AahanaLKO-Street_1716800858790_1716800892827.jpeg)
Published on May 27, 2024 04:41 PM IST
Sidhant Kapoor’s tribute to Hollywood composer John Ashton Thomas
After his indie song Beparwah on Ruskin Bond, singer-composer Sidhant Kapoor is looking forward to the release of the international album Gateway to India
![Sidhant Kapoor in Abbey Road Studio, London during the recording of Gateway to India album Sidhant Kapoor in Abbey Road Studio, London during the recording of Gateway to India album](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/25/148x111/Sidhant_Kapoor_in_Abbey_Road_Studio_1_1716661074959_1716661096651.jpg)
Published on May 26, 2024 10:07 AM IST
LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes: Health and fitness is not about Bollywood
The LSG fielding coach says for him, fitness is not about hitting the gym and having six-pack abs
![Jonty Rhodes during a workout session(Instagram/LucknowSuperGiants ) Jonty Rhodes during a workout session(Instagram/LucknowSuperGiants )](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/25/148x111/Jontysss_1716664282226_1716664282450.jpg)
Published on May 26, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Rang De Basanti actor Kunal Kapoor to shoot OTT series in Lucknow soon!
Rang De Basanti actor Kunal Kapoor will be shooting for his next web show in the state capital soon. The series will be directed by Jay Sheela Bansal, a UPite.
![Kunal Kapoor in old Lucknow(Deepak Gupta/HT) Kunal Kapoor in old Lucknow(Deepak Gupta/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/25/148x111/LKO_Kunal3_1716663496298_1716663515865.jpeg)
Published on May 26, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Tanaav director Sudhir Mishra: I am not content with any of my works
Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra made three OTT series Hostages, Tanaav and Jehanabad - Of Love & War. Now, he wishes to make a series of films in his signature style.
Updated on May 22, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections in Lucknow | Poll day mood: Voting zaroori hai!
The scorching heat did little to deter enthusiastic voters from turning up to exercise their franchise. Voters from all fields flocked to booths in Lucknow.
![Singer Amit Mishra with mother Geeta Mishra and father Devendra Prasad Mishra in Lucknow Singer Amit Mishra with mother Geeta Mishra and father Devendra Prasad Mishra in Lucknow](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/21/148x111/VotersAmitMishra1_1716275373374_1716275407681.jpg)
Published on May 21, 2024 12:50 PM IST
Article 370 actor Raj Arjun: I am in the best phase of my career
Last seen in Article 370 and Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad, actor Raj Arjun is enjoying the kind of roles and projects he is getting to do.
![Actor Raj Arjun at La Martiniere College during his recent visit to Lucknow for the shoot of film Match Fixing Actor Raj Arjun at La Martiniere College during his recent visit to Lucknow for the shoot of film Match Fixing](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/17/148x111/LKO_RajArjun1_1715932732325_1715932746745.jpg)
Published on May 19, 2024 01:05 AM IST
Aiyaary actor Pooja Chopra: Cancelled flight a blessing, Ayodhya darshan ho gaye
Grounded due to Mumbai storm on Monday, actor Pooja Chopra visits Shri Ram Temple, Ayodhya on Tuesday
Published on May 15, 2024 01:05 PM IST