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Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
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.
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
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Poet and actor Priya Malik: Understand maa ka pyaar more after becoming a mother
Poet, actor and author Priya Malik brought alive the nostalgia of ’90s and emotions of motherhood during the Chai aur Kavitayein session in Lucknow.
Published on May 13, 2024 11:41 PM IST
Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Now, I am ready for OTT shows
Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala is looking now forward to joining the OTT, something which she wanted to do for long but has been restraining herself.
Published on May 13, 2024 11:07 PM IST
