Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
Singer Pawandeep Rajan meets with an accident in UP, now stable, confirms team
Singer Pawandeep Rajan, best-known as the winner of Indian Idol 12, met with an accident on Monday. His team confirmed that the accident took place in Amroha.
Updated on May 05, 2025 05:23 PM IST
Anant Joshi ‘flattered’ as he plays UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in biopic
While he admits that biopics are demanding, actor Anant V Joshi is thrilled to play the lead role in the upcoming biopic on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 01:19 PM IST
50 plays in 17 days: Story festival celebrates 35 female authors in Lucknow
Lucknow is hosting a distinctive story festival showcasing stories penned by female authors. 55 stories by 35 writers are being stated in 17 days at the UPSNA.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:03 PM IST
Violinist L Subramaniam on his Padma Vibhushan feat: My father must be smiling
Violinist-composer Dr L Subramaniam dedicates his Padma Vibhushan to the violin, the instrument that has earned him global recognition.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Pandit Ronu Majumdar: I dedicate my Padma Shri to families of Kashmir victims
Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. He dedicated his award to the families of the Kashmir victims.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Lucknow-based The Secret of Devkaali writer Neha Soni to debut with direction
Writer Neha Soni, known for feature film The Secret of Devkaali, is set to make her directorial debut. “Have pitched my film Hasrat to Sanjay Mishra,” she says.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 12:45 AM IST
Ravi Kishan calls it ‘fortune’ as he joins Madhuri Dixit Nene in Ma Behen
Basking in the success of Laapataa Ladies and his popular OTT show Maamla Legal Hai, actor and parliamentarian Ravi Kishan is all set for his next big project.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Actor Pranav Sachdeva: Micro-dramas can become a parallel eco-system
Actor Pranav Sachdeva, last seen in OTT series Pyar Ka Professor playing the title role, says the trend of micro-drama can be the next big thing.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 12:23 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Lucknow tour operators, tourists rejigging travel plans
The Travel Trade Association of UP estimates that 1,000-odd bookings have been cancelled following the killing of 26 tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:12 PM IST
IPL 2025 | LSG-DC face-off or is it Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul?
An exciting clash awaits as the Lucknow Super Giants, captioned by Rishabh Pant, gear up to face the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 01:13 PM IST
Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’
Indian Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, chosen for Axiom mission, is set to become the first Indian to visit International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST
Back-to-the-roots wedding for British MP in Lucknow
Navendu Prabhat Mishra has a strong Uttar Pradesh connect - his father hails from Kanpur, mother from Gorakhpur and maternal uncle is based in Lucknow-Gorakhpur
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Actor Shefali Shah: I would like to shoot in Lucknow and explore its culture
On her first visit to Lucknow, actor Shefali Shah expressed her desire to shoot for a film here. “Tagline 'Muskuraiye ki aap Lucknow mein hain' fits so well.”
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 09:32 PM IST
Easter Sunday | Chefs and bakers dish out egg-citing delights in Lucknow
It's Easter Sunday, and Lucknow is buzzing with delectable delights for everyone. Chefs and bakers of the city have curated a number of egg-licious delicacies…
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 06:21 PM IST
Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu: South stars should acknowledge Hindi belt's support
Actor-filmmaker Vishnu Manchu believes artistes from the south should be actively promoting their films in the Hindi-speaking belt — as a gesture of gratitude.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:56 PM IST
Zakir Khan and Himanshu Bajpai celebrate Kamal Khan's legacy
Comedian Zakir Khan will perform at a tribute show Rang-e-Kamal at Dilkusha Kothi in Lucknow tomorrow (April 19).
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 10:27 AM IST
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi @ 20 | The film crossed the test of time: Sudhir Mishra
As Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi clocks 20 years, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra reflects on its cult status now. It had Kay Kay Menon, Chitrangada Singh and Shiney Ahuja
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 12:03 PM IST
Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh Shrivastava marks music debut with song Ji Huzoor
Actor Sparsh Shrivastava talks about his journey into music, desire to do playback and mix his love of acting, dancing and singing on screen
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 05:44 PM IST
Nawabi welcome as CSK's MS Dhoni is in Lucknow! Will LSG continue to rejoice?
With three consecutive wins, the Lucknow Super Giants will aim to defeat Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in their fourth home match on Monday.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 08:13 PM IST
IPL 2025 | Confident Rishabh Pant's LSG ready for face-off with Gujarat Titans
The current table-topper, Gujarat Titans, is set to face off against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 10:28 AM IST
IPL fever takes over Lucknow: Cricket themed menu, big screens and big discounts
Cricket lovers in the country are revelling in the excitement of the ongoing IPL. Restaurants and bars in Lucknow are offering great deals and discounts.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 03:47 PM IST
College of Arts and Crafts students showcase printmaking and sculpture skills
A group art exhibition featuring printmaking and sculpture by students of the College of Arts and Crafts, opened at Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow on Sunday
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 05:47 PM IST
Playful weekends are back for theatre lovers in Lucknow!
Repertwahr Weekends is making a comeback after six months with plays Bade Miyan Deewane and Phir Se Shaadi at UP Sangeet Natak Academy on April 12 and 13.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:08 PM IST
LSG vs Punjab Kings in Lucknow: It's playtime for Pant & Co on hometurf!
Lucknow Super Giants is set to play its first home match on Tuesday as they take on a spirited Punjab Kings. Singer Mika Singh is set to perform in Lucknow.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur share their Eid delicacies
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur give HT City a peek into their favourite festival delicacies
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 11:49 AM IST
Roza Iftars and food walks are the highlights of Ramzan in Lucknow
Eid is just around the corner, and Roza Iftars and food walks are in full swing. Ramzan delicacies are the flavor of the season and foodies are making the most.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 05:28 PM IST
Akbari Gate, Aminabad and Chota Imambara hubs are foodie delights during Ramzan
During Ramzan, Akbari Gate, Nakkhas Road, Aminabad, City Station Road, Daliganj, Chota Imambara circuit and Husainabad Food Court are the favourite food hubs.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 04:25 PM IST
Kavita Kaushik: Passing away of Bhabiji... writer Manoj Santoshi is a big loss
Actors Kavita Kaushik, Yogesh Tripathi, Shubhangi Atre, Ishteyak Khan, Shilpa Shinde and others mourn demise of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai writer Manoj Santoshi
Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Artists express their creativity with mix-medium at art exhibition Abhivyakti
The group art exhibition Abhivyakti by 12 artists from Vadodara opened in Lucknow on Monday. During the show, 41 paintings are being showcased at The Centrum.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:13 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants, how’s the josh? High sir! Rishabh Pant-led team is all set
The LSG squad spent the last few days sweating it out at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium that will host seven IPL matches
Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:45 PM IST