Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
ADLD Cup in Lucknow: Rudra pips Burak to win the race!
The Indian bred race was won by Rudra won the ADLD Cup and followed by Burak and Night Queen during the event held at Lucknow Race Course recently.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Owners ‘grateful’ as Lucknow's Tunday Kababi becomes 6th top eatery in the world
Lucknow’s pride Tunday Kababi has bagged the sixth spot in the Top 100 Legendary Restaurants in the World list in the travel guide Taste Atlas.
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 06:11 PM IST
Yo Yo Honey Singh, Anuv-Zaeden, Varun Grover & Zakir Khan to perform in Lucknow
Live show platter becoming bigger and better in Lucknow with Satinder Sartaj, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Piyush Mishra, Anuv Jain and Zaeden, Varun Grover & Zakir Khan
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:48 PM IST
Maharaj actor Junaid Khan: I have high hopes for my films releasing in 2025
Actor and son of actor Aamir Khan Junaid Khan talks about his acting debut in 2024 with the OTT outing Maharaj, and how his hands are full with films and plays.
Published on Dec 30, 2024 05:51 PM IST
Lucknowites gear up to welcome 2025: New Year party kahan hai?
Lucknow is set to welcome 2025 in style with city hotels, clubs, restaurants and lounges rolling out a red carpet for partyholics to let their hair down.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:33 PM IST
UPAA Awards in Lucknow: An evening with a galaxy of stars!
A galaxy of celebrities from the entertainment industry arrived in the city for the 31st edition of Uttar Pradesh Artist Academy (UPAA) Awards.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali: Making good films, not sequels, is more important
Franchise films like Stree 2 and Pushpa 2: The Rule emerged as biggest box-office successes, however, Imtiaz Ali feels it’s more important to make a good film.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Baby boom ft. TV celebs: From Drashti-Niraj, Prince-Yuvika to Shraddha-Rahul
This year, we witnessed some of our favourite TV celebs embracing parenthood. Here’s a heartwarming roundup of their joyous announcements and baby moments
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 01:02 PM IST
2024 | Ranveer-Deepika, Varun-Natasha to Richa-Ali: Celebs who became parents
It’s been a year of pure bliss and baby giggles in tinseltown as these celeb couples welcomed their little ones into the world. Take a look
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 12:42 PM IST
Atul Tiwari on Shyam Benegal: He was the last gentleman in the film industry
Actor-writer Atul Tiwari, author of Maestro - A Tribute to Shyam Benegal at 90, is deeply saddened with the demise of his mentor filmmaker Shyam Benegal.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 11:12 AM IST
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Lucknow basks in Agnee’s glow as Repertwahr Festival ends with a bang
The four-day Repertwarh Festival at Janeshwar Mishra Park concluded on a high note with an electrifying performance by the rock band Agnee.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 12:36 AM IST
Prateek Kuhad weaves magic in Lucknow: Jaane Kyun Yeh Pal... Fisal Gaya!
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad weaved magic by performing his popular song Kasoor during the opening concert at the Repertwahr Festival in Lucknow.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 01:08 AM IST
Sudhir Mishra: A good jury can choose the right film
Speaking about the elimination of Laapataa Ladies from the Oscars race, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra feels the focus should be on “India-centric” selections.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 12:48 AM IST
Festive fervour in Lucknow: Christmas joy is in the air!
From concept of ‘snowing’ to special decor to tree lighting ceremonies and Christmas corals the yuletide spirit has set the festive mood for all in Lucknow
Published on Dec 20, 2024 11:58 PM IST
Ravi Kishan on Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars: Sad day but happy with its journey
Actor Ravi Kishan says it's a “sad day” as his film Laapataa Ladies is out of Oscars race, but he is “happy that the film reached so far”.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:27 PM IST
Milind Soman: I am working to create a platform for indigenous sports
As someone who is big on fitness and believes in following a healthy lifestyle, Milind Soman (59) is working on “creating a platform for indigenous sports”.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 05:22 PM IST
Zakir Hussain matlab tabla: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia on Ustad's death
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the legendary classical flautist, is unable to believe that Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at “such a young age”.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Imtiaz Ali on visiting Nishaan-e-Mir: We need to celebrate icons like Mir
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, during his visit to Lucknow for the Metaphor Lucknow LitFest, paid tributes at the grave of poet Mir Taqi Mir
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Bazm-e-Virasat: A star-studded tribute to art and culture of Prayagraj
Director-actor Tigmanshu Dhulia is set to bring musicians, actors, authors and filmmakers at the Bazm-e-Virasat festival to held in Parayagraj from December 20.
Published on Dec 14, 2024 06:21 PM IST
Panchayat actor Aasif Khan marries Zeba in Mumbai: “Walima today,” he says
Aasif Khan, best-known for his portrayal of Damad Ji in the web series Panchayat, has found his begum in real life. He got married to Zeba in Mumbai on Tuesday
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 02:57 PM IST
International artistes to perform at dance festival in Lucknow
Artistes from the US, the UK, Canada and India are set to share the stage during the fifth season of LIFPA concert at UP Sangeet Natak Academy on Sunday.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:31 PM IST
Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, Imtiaz Ali and Sudhir Mishra to grace Lucknow LitFest
Literary giants and Bollywood stars to grace the two-day Metaphor Lucknow LitFest from December 14 at the Confederation of Indian Institute premises in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Arts meets technology at this exhibition at Novembre Numérique in Lucknow
To promote digital art and culture, Alliance Française Network has come up with an exhibition titled Novembre Numérique at Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 12:16 AM IST
Chandrika Devi Heritage Run: Vintage beauties shine at heritage ride in Lucknow
Vintage beauties were on the roll during The Chandrika Devi Heritage Run held in the state capital on Sunday morning in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 11:43 PM IST
Jai Ho actor Santosh Shukla: It’s a blessing to shoot in your home state
Lucknow lad and actor Santosh Shukla recently wrapped the shoot for a six-episode web series Bhakshan 1.0 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 11:42 PM IST
Run-up to Christmas: Cake-mixing ceremonies in Lucknow ring in Yuletide spirit!
The Yuletide spirit is catching up with restaurants, hotels and bakeries in Lucknow all gearing up to attract patrons and make the festivities special.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Author Yatindra Mishra: Biopics gave me fame but poetry is for the soul
The author of the biography Gulzar Saab, Yatindra Mishra, hosted a book-reading session for his book of poetry, Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Sutapa Sikdar: Babil pe bahut zyada pressure hai, almost depression mein hai
Late actor Irfaan’s wife writer-producer Sutapa Sikdar is worried about her actor-son Babil Khan due to the constant comparisions with his legend father
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:55 PM IST
KR$NA, Fotty Seven and Bali enthral Lucknowites
Rapper and musician KR$NA enthraled Lucknowites with his rocking performance at a concert held in Lucknow. Singers singers Fotty Seven and Bali also performed.
Published on Dec 01, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Akanksha Sethi: Working with Amit Trivedi was a life-changing experience for me
Riding high on the success of her recent song, Sajaniya, with singer-composer Amit Trivedi and singer Armaan Malik, she is hopeful for the coming year
Published on Nov 29, 2024 06:18 PM IST