Articles by Samarth Goyal
Real to abstract at Lalit Kala Akademi
Artist Roohi Kapoor’s art show, that opens in the Capital on March 28 at Lalit Kala Akademi, is an artistic blend of reality and fantasy. Titled, Bloom the show covers both the abstract and realist styles of paintings and, as the title suggests, the show is about celebrating life.
Updated on Mar 26, 2013 02:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Art from Africaaah!
An exhibition inspired by Nairobi and not-so-open social issues of the continent promises to give a glimpse of an Africa lesser seen.
Updated on Mar 22, 2013 02:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Gurpreet Sarin, the desi tadka at American Idol
Gurpreet Singh Sarin, the first Indian-origin singer to reach the top 40 of American reality show, American Idol, says he made judges and contestants on the show savour Indian food. “Indian food is a rage in the US.
Updated on Mar 22, 2013 02:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am here to do what I want to do: Bipasha Basu
Actor Bipasha Basu who is promoting Aatma, a supernatural thriller, in the Capital, has said that she does not regret not working with the three big Khans of Bollywood. “I don’t regret it.
Updated on Mar 21, 2013 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi International Jazz Festival: jazz by the way
The heavy metal band Megadeath made Delhiites headbang in October last year and Snoop Lion made everyone sway to his rap early this year. The city is now warming up to Delhi International Jazz Festival that kicked off yesterday.
Updated on Mar 16, 2013 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
‘I’d love to work with Shashi Kapoor’
Filmmaker Fisher Steven says that he is fascinated by India and may do a Hindi film
Updated on Mar 15, 2013 02:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Perfect tribute: a play for a playmate
Laughter is perhaps the best way of getting a message across. With that in mind, students of Jazba — the dramatics society of Ramanujan College — organised a street play festival last Saturday. The Sagar Nagpal Street Festival was dedicated to former student Sagar Nagpal, who passed away in 2011, and was a member of the society.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Arshad Warsi meets Law Minister, raises issues
Actor Arshad Warsi, whose upcoming flick Jolly LLB is based loosely on the infamous BMW hit-and-run case of 1999, recently met the law minister, Ashwini Kumar, in the Capital.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sholay is my all-time favourite: Sachin Tendulkar
Cricketing legend and Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is fond of Bollywood films. The 39-year-old shares that Ramesh Sippy’s classic, Sholay, is his favourite Bollywood film.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Stung by Sting
English singer and guitarist Sting brought the house down as he performed some of his classics such as Every Breath You Take and Desert Rose. Other celebrities spotted at the event included industrialist Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita, actor Dia Mirza accompanied by beau Sahil Sangha, and music composer Nigel Osborne
Updated on Mar 11, 2013 02:16 AM IST
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Sachin Tendulkar parties in Jodhpur
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali, attended a party hosted by Maharaja Gaj Singh II in Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur on Saturday. Renowned English musician Sting performed at the event, which saw a host of A-listers from India and abroad in attendance.
Updated on Mar 11, 2013 02:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Coz they like to party!
While they are caught up with studies the entire year, their annual fest - Feria, is a sure shot party time for the students of Institute of Home Economics. Held recently, the fest saw a variety of competitive and entertaining events.
Updated on Mar 10, 2013 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sting parties in Jodhpur
English musician and guitarist Sting went all desi at a party hosted by His Highness Gaj Singh II, at the Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur, on Friday evening.
Updated on Mar 10, 2013 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
A ray of hope through art
Manu Sharma, originally known as Siddharth Vashishta, who is currently serving life imprisonment for the Jessica Lal murder case, is organising a one day art exhibition — Wings of Hope — where an exhibition of over 100 paintings by the Tihar jail inmates will be on display.
Updated on Mar 09, 2013 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Nayi ladki Anushka achhi hai: Suresh Raina
Reports of a romance between cricketer Suresh Raina and actor Anushka Sharma hit headlines last year, even as the two denied it. However, now Raina has admitted that he is fond of Anushka, reports Samarth Goyal.
Updated on Mar 09, 2013 01:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am new to working with stars: Milan Luthria
Filmmaker Milan Luthria says it took time for the rapport to build between him and the actors of his next. Milan Luthria, who also directed Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, is currently working on its sequel and claims to have started another trend with the film.
Updated on Mar 06, 2013 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sun and fun: Shivaji College’s annual fest
The sun shone bright as Shivaji College celebrated its annual festival — Vibrations. Held over two days — February 28 and March 1, the festival saw students from various colleges put their best foot forward in the competitions.
Updated on Mar 04, 2013 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I want international recognition: Emraan Hashmi
He has earned himself the tags ‘Hitman Hashmi’ and ‘Serial kisser’, but Emraan Hashmi now wants recognition of a different kind. The actor, who is currently working with Oscar-winning Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanovic, says that he wants the film to give him an ‘international image’.
Updated on Mar 03, 2013 01:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
John Abraham’s great to work with: Shoojit Sircar
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is helming the upcoming John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri-starrer Madras Café, says that the film is about the struggle that an intelligence officer faces when he tries to balance his professional and personal life.
Updated on Feb 28, 2013 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Time to tickle your funny bone
This theatre festival in the city aims to make people laugh. The second edition of the comedy theatre festival, Haasya Rang, kicks off in the Capital today. Theatre actor and festival organiser Rashmi Vaidialingam says...
Updated on Feb 25, 2013 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi-based bands join hands for performance
Multi-band gigs seems to be a growing trend in Delhi’s music scene. Haven’t been to one yet? Read on. Delhi-based progressive rock band, The Circus, is hosting an event, where they’ll share the stage with musicians from 13 other known city bands.
Updated on Feb 23, 2013 02:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Rain, dance and celebrations
Youthful exuberance was on full display during Hansraj College’s annual festival, Confluence, which took place on February 15 and 16. The fest saw many enthusiastic Delhi University students, who came from different colleges to the venue. A variety of competitions and performances were lined up during these two days.
Updated on Feb 23, 2013 02:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Thinking about kids, not marriage
If there is one question that Salman Khan fans have been waiting to get an answer to, it is when the most-talked-about bachelor of Bollywood will tie the knot. But it looks like the actor doesn’t have marriage on his agenda, though he says he wants to have children.
Updated on Feb 22, 2013 10:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Thinking about kids, not marriage: Salman Khan
If there is one question that Salman Khan fans have been waiting to get an answer to, it is when the most-talked-about bachelor of Bollywood will tie the knot. But it looks like the actor doesn’t have marriage on his agenda, though he says he wants to have children.
Updated on Feb 22, 2013 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, Aditi Caroli, New Delhi
Dutch DJ set for debut India performance
Dutch electronic dance musician and DJ Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen aka Laidback Luke is excited about his maiden performance in India, and says he can’t wait to play here.
Updated on Feb 22, 2013 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
A supernatural twist in Shabbir’s television tale
It is going to be a mega love story. starting in the present era, the story will move across 1000 years- Shabbir Ahluwalia
Updated on Feb 22, 2013 01:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Vyjayanthimala dances for 90 minutes non-stop
Veteran actor and parliamentarian Vyjayanthimala, 76, put up a Bharatnatyam performance of 90 minutes on Tuesday evening to a full house, at Kamani Auditorium, in the city.
Updated on Feb 21, 2013 02:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Reviving truck art
Artist Anjum Rana’s exhibition in the city, showcases the slowly-dying art form of painting trucks with images close to the driver’s heart
Updated on Feb 17, 2013 01:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Rocking it the Indian way
Rock Veda, a progressive fusion band may be one of the several bands in the country playing fusion music, but what sets this group apart is their purpose of creating music.
Updated on Feb 13, 2013 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
There's still time for Saif Kareena to have kids: Karisma
Actor Karisma Kapoor says she isn’t putting any pressure on her younger sister Kareena Kapoor to have children any time soon. “I believe they are still working towards getting what they want in their career and they are working hard. There is still time for having children and this is not the right time for that”, she said.
Updated on Mar 20, 2013 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi