Mumbai-based Kavita Awaasthi writes on Television, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe
Articles by Kavita Awaasthi
#IndiaAtCannes: Going to Cannes is something I never imagined and I can’t wait to be there: Helly Shah
Actor Helly Shah is looking forward to her Cannes red carpet debut as she walks for a beauty brand and will launch the poster of her debut Hindi film
Published on May 16, 2022 04:00 PM IST
#IndiaAtCannes: This year, Cannes film festival is extra special as India is being honoured: Filmmaker Rahat Kazmi
A Cannes regular, Kazmi says it is the right platform for films that have an international appeal, especially independent ones
Updated on May 13, 2022 10:16 PM IST
Manav Kaul on The Fame Game and success on OTT: Finally, things are working for me
Actor Manav Kaul credits the all-embracing web space for his breakthrough in the entertainment industry
Updated on May 13, 2022 07:29 PM IST
Sudhanshu Pandey: OTT is huge, but difficult to say if OTT actors are becoming stars
The Anupama actor also believes that whether or not these actors will go on to earn the status of stars in the industry is something only time will tell
Published on May 09, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Rithvik Dhanjani: The industry has become more accepting now
The actor shares his experience on OTT and how like actors from TV, he too faced a certain resistance initially
Updated on May 08, 2022 07:04 PM IST
Mother’s Day special: Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Rohit Saraf say: Mum knows best!
They say mothers are our first teachers and we all learn so much from them all our lives
Updated on May 09, 2022 02:47 PM IST
Shruti Haasan: I am a product of a pan-Indian home
Thanks to her parents’ multilingual film outings, Shruti Haasan never felt any difference between regional and Hindi cinema
Published on May 07, 2022 08:25 PM IST
Eijaz Khan, Aly Goni, Rakshanda Khan say Eid Mubarak! Food, fun, family- TV stars share their Eid plans!
TV stars are glad to be able to celebrate Eid with family and friends this year, after two years of the pandemic
Updated on May 02, 2022 09:42 PM IST
Ali Fazal: For me, Eid means being with family
The actor, who plans to have a quiet Eid this year, will celebrate with his granny in Lucknow
Updated on May 02, 2022 04:51 PM IST
Shaleen Bhanot: I was never so big on TV, so I could get a good break on OTT
The actor talks about why it takes time for TV stars to penetrate into OTT and how the struggle helps them
Published on Apr 20, 2022 09:34 PM IST
Aly Goni: The holy month is all about self-discipline
Actor Aly Goni talks about his diet during Ramzan and how he feels the positivity around during the festive month.
Published on Apr 20, 2022 09:14 PM IST
Eijaz Khan: Ramadan’s a beautiful way to detox your mind and soul
After two years of the pandemic and lockdowns, Eijaz Khan is “more than happy” that this year with the curbs lifted, he will be able to meet family and loved ones and “can actually go to a mosque for Iftaari”
Published on Apr 10, 2022 04:11 PM IST
Fans, buzz, big budgets follow stars on OTT
While a number of popular stars are veering towards the digital medium, makers feel their fandom also helps streamers reach more consumers
Published on Apr 08, 2022 09:50 PM IST
Shaheer Sheikh: Entertaining people on TV everyday is not easy
The actor credits the tube for his career, says “it has made me what I am” but is also acknowledges the merits of streamers
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 01:05 PM IST
World Theatre Day: Connect with audience, new writing- theatre veterans hope from gen next
With the pandemic and surge of digital content, the audiences are now exposed to world content
Published on Mar 27, 2022 08:58 PM IST
Varun Kapoor: Nothing can prepare you for life or a Bhansali set
The actor talks about his debut in Gangubai Kathiawadi and how despite personal tragedy, he found his purpose
Published on Mar 23, 2022 04:11 PM IST
Aamir Ali’s worried about his friend who refuses to leave Ukraine
The actor says his close friend Kuldeep Kumar, a Ukrainian resident, doesn’t want to leave the war-torn country
Published on Mar 23, 2022 03:54 PM IST
Manasi Parekh: Marriage and motherhood have added value to my performances
The actor credits writers and audiences who have accepted actors “who are not playing a quintessential, good-looking actress”
Published on Mar 21, 2022 06:09 PM IST
Aparshakti Khurana’s more sure of his musical craft now
Aparshakti Khurana on what acting and singing mean to him and how the love he receives for both humbles himThe actor talks about how acting and singing play in his life and how the love he receives for both humbles him
Updated on Mar 14, 2022 08:00 PM IST
Divya Dutta: It’s lovely to come back home to family
Actor Divya Dutta, who recently shifted to a bigger house, talks about making space for everyone at home
Published on Mar 09, 2022 03:43 PM IST
Rasika Dugal: It felt surreal to travel abroad after two years
The actor is making the most of her first work trip in the UK; admits she realised how much she missed travelling
Updated on Mar 08, 2022 09:15 PM IST
Karan Mehra gets a stay from HC on second FIR; says it’s his second win in the case!
The actor says “it is a win that the court will now decide on the FIR and the police can’t file a charge sheet. Now, we fight the case.”
Published on Mar 07, 2022 08:42 PM IST
Strong casting choices ups the OTT game
Makers are now open to more nuanced and experimental casting decisions in order to lend novelty and authencity to web projects
Updated on Mar 06, 2022 02:40 PM IST
Shaheer Sheikh on his dad: Now I see a lot more of him in me
The actor says no one can fill the void left by his father and how he wants to carry on his legacy
Published on Mar 06, 2022 12:00 PM IST
Ronit Roy on 30 years in the industry: Actor, actor hota hai, star, star hota hai
Calling his career journey full of “major ups and downs”, Ronit Roy reminisces about his debut film, Jaan Tere Naam, says “I am hugely respected by everybody in the industry today”
Published on Feb 28, 2022 09:38 PM IST
Abhishek Bajaj: I never make a perception about the stars I work with
Abhishek Bajaj on his experience of working with Tiger Shroff, Ayushmann Khurrana and Tamannaah Bhatia
Updated on Feb 25, 2022 06:15 PM IST
Mona Singh’s back in the theatre!!
The actor, who returned to the stage with her play Unfaithfully Yours, talks about the jitters and nervousness before a live performance
Published on Feb 20, 2022 05:28 PM IST
Rushad Rana: TV is still huge and widely loved by audiences
There is a huge disparity between content on streaming platforms and the small screen
Published on Feb 17, 2022 06:44 PM IST
Eijaz Khan and Pavvitra Punia on their relationship: This for real and forever
On Valentine’s Day, the much-in-love couple says it’s another day to build on and make their relationship stronger.
Updated on Feb 13, 2022 07:27 PM IST
Praveen Kumar Sobti, aka Mahabharat’s Bheem, was a gentle gracious man, say peers
Actors Mukesh Khanna, Puneet Issar, Nitish Bhardwaj and Pankaj Dheer remember the late actor, call him a loving human being.
Updated on Feb 08, 2022 03:11 PM IST