Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
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
Onkar Nath Mishra: Aadi Shankaracharya’s next season to be shot in UP
Filmmaker Onkar Nath Mishra will be shooting the second season of his web show Aadi Shankaracharya in his home state.
Published on Sep 30, 2024 06:06 PM IST
Banwari Ki Amma director OP Srivastava: Releasing indie films is tough
Banker-turned-filmmaker OP Srivastava has two films — Banwari Ki Amma and Mangalachar: The Welcome Song — slated to be premiered in Lucknow today.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:06 PM IST
National Book Fair: Perfect Sunday outing for book lovers in Lucknow
Rain and bad weather couldn’t dissuade book lovers to flock to the ongoing National Book Fair Lucknow underway at Balrampur Gardens. The fest will end on Oct 8.
Published on Sep 30, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Birthday girl Divya Dutta: Glad I am finally getting titular roles
Divya Dutta has taken a day off from her shoot schedule in Lucknow to spend time with her family and friends today, as she turns “sweet 16, once again”.
Published on Sep 25, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Gopal Datt on Zakir's show going off air: Shuru hone se pehle hi bandh ho gaya
The actor, who was enjoying his stint on comedian-actor Zakir Khan’s show Aapka Apna Zakir, is clueless about why it went off air in less than a month.
Published on Sep 25, 2024 09:55 AM IST
Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma writer Santosh Anand: Mere saamne banao, tab gaana doonga
Veteran lyricist Santosh Anand says composers have been approaching him for songs and a few things are in the pipeline too, but nothing has been finalised yet.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Bakeries, food joints in Lucknow gear up to make Daughter's Day special
As the city gears up to celebrate Daughters’ Day in style, we finds out what all is available to make the day for your princesses a bit more special.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 09:47 AM IST
Amit Sial: Our film confused people, ‘Aree yeh toh yeh bhi kar sakta hai!’
Tikdam actor Amit Sial says, “Bahut ho gye intense and gali-galuj, ab thoda family-oriented, comedy roles that can reach larger audience is my priority.”
Published on Sep 20, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Vijay Varma: I’ve had stints with ensemble casts, now I want central roles
Vijay Varma feels that even though he’s had the opportunity to learn a lot from his co-actors (in IC814…), his time to headline projects has arrived.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Amateur singers in Lucknow rock RD Burman’s compositions
Music lovers from the state capital came together for a musical gala which was held as a tribute to legendary composer Rahul Dev Burman at Mahomed Bagh Club
Published on Sep 17, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Cricketer Deepti Sharma: Want to win T20 World Cup in the same year as men
Team India all-rounder Deepti Sharma says that the women's squad is all charged up and determined to win the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Published on Sep 17, 2024 10:02 AM IST
UP Premier League delivers surprise on the last ball!
The 21-day cricketing extravaganza Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League reached its crescendo during the finals held in Lucknow.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 06:33 PM IST
Witness new avatars of Bollywood hits Zindagi Ka Safar, Phoolon Ke Rang Se
Classical songs and ghazals with improvised lyrics and fresh voices is the concept of the concert Dil Ki Kalam Se, which will be held in Lucknow on Sunday.
Published on Sep 14, 2024 06:44 PM IST
Malini Awasthi, Yatindra Mishra and Salim Arif: The Hindi poets we like
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, three personalities from the Hindi heartland share their beloved poets and what drew them to their works.
Published on Sep 14, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Kumud Mishra: It’s very special to bring Kaumudi to Lucknow
Theatre lovers in Lucknow are set to witness playwright Abhishek Majumdar’s masterpiece Kaumudi that is set to revive its touring to various cities from Lucknow
Published on Sep 13, 2024 10:09 AM IST
Framing old Lucknow: Photo walk through a social lens
Heritage lovers and storytellers will get to witness the alleys of Old City during the Photo walk Social Documentary with lensman Sudhakar Olwe.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Nato: Never thought indie music could get me so much love
Singer Neha Tomar aka Nato says independent music has given her the kind of identity that she thought was only possible with playback singing.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Exhibition in Lucknow: Lithography masterpieces display colours of India
After years of hard work and efforts, students at the College of Arts got to showcase their collection at they created in March 2022.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Ganesh Utsav begins today: All set to welcome the Raja in Lucknow!
Several theme-based pandals have come up for the 10-days Ganesh Utsav festivities that begins today
Published on Sep 07, 2024 11:53 AM IST
IC-814 Kandahar Hijack director Anubhav Sinha: Remained truthful with the script
Despite the uproar surrounding his latest web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Anubhav Sinha, remains largely unfazed. He with happy the love he is getting.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Armed Forces Festival in Lucknow: Bravehearts rule the city skies
The Armed Forces Festival got a grand start in the city, as all the three defence forces opened one of the biggest festivals in the series with fanfare
Published on Sep 04, 2024 11:22 AM IST
Jayantimala says students in North India are more dedicated to classical dance
Kathak legend Sitara Devi’s daughter and Kathak guru Jayantimala Mishra talks about the latest workshop in Lucknow and why traditional dance form is important.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 11:02 AM IST
Indian football clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal mark Lucknow debut for CM Cup
With India’s oldest football clubs playing for the first time in the state capital at the Chief Minister Cup, football takes centre stage
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Ali Fazal on fatherhood: Abhi sab itna naya-naya hai, seekh hi raha hoon
Ali Fazal, who became father to a daughter one-and-a-half-months back, says the feeling of parenthood is still sinking in and he's exploring something new daily
Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:18 PM IST
UP Warriorz cricketers, Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi connect with Lucknowites
UP Warriorz team members Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor and Anjali Sarvani with actors Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi Sharma visited schools and colleges in Lucknow
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 02:17 PM IST
Badshah, Ayushmann and Kriti Sanon add Bollywood takda to UP Premier League
Singer Badshah, and actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon added glamour to the opening ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League held in Lucknow.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 11:24 PM IST
After Stree 2 success, Rajkummar Rao starts shoot for Pulkit’s next in Lucknow
With Stree 2 running successfully in theatres, actor Rajkummar Rao is now focusing on his next, Malik, directed by Pulkit. Rao began shooting in Lucknow.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 11:02 PM IST
Janmashtami special | Kanika Kapoor: Singing a Radha Krishna bhajan was my dream
Singer Kanika Kapoor foraying into bhajan and a Radha-Krishna one, before the Janmashtami, has been a long desire for the singer.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 05:50 PM IST
Rajniesh Duggal on playing Lord Krishna: My bond with my isht dev has deepened
After playing Krishna in the TV show Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, the actor says he started getting deeper in the spiritual world and understanding the deity more
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:03 PM IST