Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
Late actor Irrfan’s wife Sutupa Sikdar at Lucknow’s Kabir Festival
The highlight of this year’s Kabir Fest will be a discussion titled Kya Gazab Kirdaar Tha Wo, Jo Humara Yaar Tha with Irfaan’s wife and writer Sutapa Sikdar
Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:27 AM IST
Countdown to Black Friday begins in Lucknow! Here’s where and how to shop
Black Friday (Nov 29) isn’t just a shopping day; it’s a global celebration of unbeatable deals. For shoppers, it’s the perfect time to tick off wishlist items!
Published on Nov 28, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Singer Master Saleem: Papa ki maar ka nateeja hai, main aaj gaa raha hoon
Master Saleem goes back to memory lane and tells how strict measures taken by his father Sufi singer Ustad Puran Shah Koti have made him a popular singer today.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Javed Akhtar, Prateek Kuhad to headline Repertwahr Festival in Lucknow
Gaurav Kapoor, Harsh Gujral, Ravi Gupta, Azhar Iqbal, Priya Malik, Laksh, Raman Negi, Eishita Chaturvedi, Rahgir, Agnee and Thaikkudam Bridge will also perform
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Exclusive: Bulleya singer Amit Mishra marries Kriti Thakur in Lucknow
Singer Amit Mishra is now a married man. The Lucknowite tied the knot with Kriti Mahendra Singh Thakur at the ceremony held in his hometown on Friday.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 11:41 AM IST
Master Saleem and Nandesh Umap to headline Deshaj folk art event in Lucknow
With Mahakhumbh as theme, Kerala’s Garudan Parava, Assam’s Bhaona, nautanki, Pai-Danda and other folk art to be highlight this year at Deshaj event in Lucknow.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Lucknow concerts: A Galaxy of singers set to raise the music temperature
Lucknow is all set to witness some of the biggest stars from the world of music performing in the city
Published on Nov 13, 2024 02:55 PM IST
Reeta Sanyal writer Amit Khan: A hattrick of hit shows led to flood of offers
After the OTT series Bicchoo Ka Khel and Commander Karan Saxena this year, UPite and author Amit Khan hit a hattrick with the series Reeta Sanyal.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Shahbaz Khan: At this stage of career can’t start making reels for social media
Actor Shahbaz Khan, who will be seen in The Real Encounter, says, “Instagram ke followers, hits on reels and whether you are trending now guides your prospect.”
Published on Nov 09, 2024 08:05 PM IST
Gulzar Saab author Yatindra Mishra to come up with a poetry book after 13 years
Thirteen years after the release of his poetry book Vibhas, author Yatindra Mishra is set to launch Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke, which includes 100 poems.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Divya Dutta: Lucknow bachpan aur Ludhiana ki yaad dilata hai
National award-winning actor Divya Dutta says shooting in Lucknow reminds her about hometown Ludhiana. The actor has shot in the state capital multiple times.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Harshit Saxena releases bhajan in Ayodhya, wants youth to connect with the genre
Singer Harshit Saxena has been busy composing bhajans for quite some time now & he recently came up with two songs that were released at Hanuman Ghari, Ayodhya.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Singer Amit Mishra misses not being with elder sister on Bhai Dooj
Singer Amit Mishra enjoys being in his hometown of Lucknow for the festivities, but he feels the absence of his elder sister Sushma Mishra on Bhai Dooj.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Diwali special | Sanjeev Kapoor, Pankaj Bhadouria & Mohsin share flavour of love
To celebrate the festival of lights and make it tastier, we got chefs to divulge their Diwali special recipes for our readers.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 01:00 PM IST
Bollywood singers Javed Ali, Kailash Kher, Aastha Gill share their Diwali faves
On Diwali today, artistes Javed Ali, Kailash Kher, Aastha Gill, Kanika Kapoor and Kavita Seth tell HT City how music adds a dash of cheer to their festivities
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Subedaar Anil Kapoor reports to Lucknow, will begin shoot on Diwali
Actor Anil Kapoor landed in Lucknow ahead of the shoot of his next film Subedaar. The Night Manager actor will shoot in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra and Chambal.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:27 AM IST
28 lakh diyas, aarti by 1100 vedacharyas, all you need to know about Deepotsav
On October 30, two world records will be made during the Deepotsav —28 lakh diyas and aarti by 1100 vedacharyas.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 02:09 PM IST
Lucknowites run for fitness! Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, Anurag Kashyap flag off
Fitness freak Lucknowites joined Lucknow Run event held in the state capital on Sunday morning.
Published on Oct 27, 2024 06:47 PM IST
Diwali market lights up spirits in Lucknow!
With only a few days left before Diwali, customers in Lucknow are actively shopping to avoid the last-minute rush.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Maati Kala Utsav in Lucknow: Get your clay goodies for Diwali at this mela!
One of the most sought-after humble fairs in Lucknow, the Maati Kala Mela is back on the premises of Khadi Bhawan in Dalibagh locality.
Published on Oct 24, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Olympian Neeraj Chopra is game for a biopic, would love Randeep Hooda to him
Two-time Olympian Neeraj Chopra says he’d love his career to be captured on screen, but only after he has brought all the glory he can to India
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Karwa Chauth special|Classic red saree with gold zari work, is a timeless choice
Fashion designers suggest traditional Banarasi, evergreen reds and contemporary Anarkali to ace the regal look
Published on Oct 20, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Anurag Kashyap: After Bombay Velvet, I have stopped talking about my films
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is currently shooting second part of his film, earlier titled Nishanchi, in Lucknow thesedays.
Published on Oct 20, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Piyush Mishra: I used to get affected with trolls but no more
Singer-actor-writer Piyush Mishra says, “Sometimes, main zyada bol jata hoon jissey takleef bhi hoti hai but I speak directly from my heart.”
Published on Oct 18, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Sculptures from Shail Utsav to beautify different locations of Lucknow!
An eight-day All India Contemporary Sculpture Camp titled Shail Utsav got underway at AKTU, Lucknow in which ten sculptors are preparing their artwork.
Published on Oct 18, 2024 11:27 AM IST
100 years of Kakori Train incident: Bringing the ‘Action’ on stage in Lucknow
To commemorate 100 years of Kakori Train incident, theatre enthusiasts have come up with play Kakori Action that will be staged in Lucknow on October 15.
Published on Oct 14, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Navratri special | Puja pandals in Lucknow ready to welcome Maa Durga
The puja pandals in Lucknow are all set to welcome Maa Durga starting Wednesday. Celebrations have already kicked off, and stunning pandals are being set up.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:35 PM IST
Kavita Kaushik on enacting Maa Durga: My spirituality has made me calmer
Actor Kavita Kaushik talks about making her directorial debut with a dance production dedicated to Maa Durga and her various forms
Published on Oct 07, 2024 09:29 AM IST
Star-studded Ayodhya Ki Ram Leela begins with Vindu Dara Singh and Avtar Gill
The sixth edition of Ayodhya Ke Ram Leela started at Shri Ram Auditorium on the banks of River Yamuna in Ayodhya on Thursday.
Published on Oct 04, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Navratri special | Chefs in Lucknow add modern twist for fasting delights
Traditionally, several dishes are prepared in our homes, but chefs and food lovers in Lucknow are innovating with ingredients to prepare delectable delights.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 02:29 PM IST