Articles by Samarth Goyal
Where have Delhi’s ‘cool’ cyber cafes gone?
Cyber cafe culture, which was once booming, is now evolving and coming up with new marketing tactics to keep itself afloat in the city.
Updated on Jan 31, 2013 01:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Time for heavy metal
American heavy metal band Anthrax are going to perform in India for the first time, and the band’s founding member and rhythm guitarist Scott Ian (far right) can’t get over the shock.
Updated on Jan 30, 2013 01:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Tusshar Kapoor marks his debut on TV with Nautanki
Actor Tusshar Kapoor will soon be seen on TV.
Updated on Jan 27, 2013 11:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Snoop shows off all things desi at Gurgaon show
International R&B rapper Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, who is on an India tour wooed his fans in Gurgaon with all things desi. Be it the shiny sherwani that he wore on stage, or the fact that he danced to Bollywood numbers...
Updated on Jan 15, 2013 01:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Dancing with the amateurs
Picture this. A dance festival in the Capital where ordinary people from all over the world, and not prim-and-proper professional dancers, perform the many different forms of Indian classical dance. Quite a show, no?
Updated on Jan 08, 2013 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
It’s a different new year: protests replace celebrations
While many party animals ventured out and made sure the winter chill didn’t dampen their spirits, several Delhiites welcomed the new year while continuing their protest against violence on women. Some protests even continued till very late in the night.
Updated on Jan 03, 2013 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Imtiaz Ali thrilled to work with Rekha
One day someone from the crew entered our tent and realised he is standing very close to Rekha. As soon as he realised that, he jumped back. Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says, “She is an extremely sensitive person and it is really brilliant...
Updated on Dec 23, 2012 02:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Abhishek Kapoor couldn’t let Kai Po... go!
Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor of Rock On fame says he had his heart set on the script of his next movie, Kai Po Che, right since the beginning. The director, who was earlier making films with...
Updated on Dec 19, 2012 01:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Bigg Boss 6: Nirahua wants Delnaaz to win
The Bhojpuri actor, who recently got evicted from Bigg Boss 6, said, "“Delnaaz has the strongest chance of winning Bigg Boss. She is so caring and loving, and remains the same with everyone and also works along with them."
Updated on Dec 14, 2012 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Street food fiesta
Enjoy street food from different parts of the country under one roof at a food festival that opens today in the Capital
Updated on Dec 14, 2012 01:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
One stage, many tunes: WORME Festival back to rock the capital
The second edition of the WORME festival will feature many musical genres like rock, blues, jazz, fusion, metal and electronic.
Updated on Dec 13, 2012 02:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
DJ Hardwell not collaborating with Priyanka Chopra
World’s number six DJ Hardwell has quashed rumours that he is collaborating with Bollywood actor-turned-singer Priyanka Chopra for a single. “I don’t have any plans regarding any (collaborations with Indian artists) at the moment.
Updated on Dec 11, 2012 12:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Kunal Kapoor and his film ideas
Acting isn’t enough for Kunal Kapoor. He is now showing interest in script development
Updated on Dec 11, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal Samarth Goyal Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
The classic remake rampage
With changing times, some Hollywood classics lose out on their meaning. A reinterpretation is therefore important for some of them, and though it might unsettle some loyal fans who don’t want anything happening with their classics, modern audiences might like to see the reinterpretations underway.
Updated on Dec 10, 2012 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Saina Nehwal’s a big Shah Rukh fan
Bollywood, ice-creams and aloo ka paranthas are few of badminton star Saina Nehwal’s favourite things. The 23-year-old Olympian revealed this at the launch of her autobiography titled, Playing to Win, in Delhi.
Updated on Nov 30, 2012 01:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Look out for Hollywood's more book adaptations
Don’t lose heart if the Harry Potter and Twilight film series are over. Hollywood has many more book adaptations in store for you. Big screen adaptations of books have always attracted film audiences.
Updated on Nov 29, 2012 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Imam Siddiqui back in Bigg Boss 6!
Bigg Boss season 6 contestant Imam Siddiqui, who was thrown out of the show due to his violent behaviour, will re-enter the show tonight. After he lost his cool on the reality show Bigg Boss 6, the decision was taken to have him thrown out for his unacceptable behaviour.
Updated on Nov 24, 2012 12:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Popular Hollywood films get converted to 3D for re-release
The hollywood filmmakers have found a way to match up to the expectations of the contemporary and tech-savvy audience. In an attempt to recreate the same magic that some hollywood films had on people’s minds and at the box office at the time of their release...
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 12:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Big budget Hollywood films that were postponed
Call it post production issues, marketing gimmicks or the magnanimous 3D work that goes into the making of their movies — even Hollywood doesn’t always get it right. The result — delay in their release dates than what were announced in the beginning.
Updated on Nov 18, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Language no bar at Delhi theatre festival
A 11-day theatre festival in the Capital brings to you a host of regional plays in different languages
Updated on Nov 18, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Hollywood actors appear in a slew of biopics
Hollywood has always looked for inspiration from various quarters. After comics, book adaptations, sequels, trilogy and franchises, it is now focusing on portraying onscreen lives of those whose names have gone down in history.
Updated on Dec 05, 2012 01:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi is an International City: Rannvijay Singh
For VJ Rannvijay Singh, 29, Delhi is where he’ll always belong. “I miss Delhi. I only realised the value of the city after moving to Mumbai. I feel that in the last six-seven years and because of the Commonwealth Games, the city has gone International,” says Rannvijay.
Updated on Nov 08, 2012 01:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Ameesha Patel happy being single
Marriage is the last thing on Ameesha Patel’s, mind right now as she claims to be enjoying her single status. Excited about her forthcoming movies, Ameesha said...
Updated on Nov 07, 2012 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Music fests a great lesson: Shafqat Amanat Ali
For Shafqat Amanat Ali, who spoke to us during the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, music festivals have always been a craze since childhood.
Updated on Nov 07, 2012 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am defined by movies: Sonali Bendre
Actor Sonali Bendre, 37, who will soon start shooting for her new film, Once Upon A Time Again, says she is excited and can’t wait to make a comeback in Bollywood.
Updated on Nov 04, 2012 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Memorable experience shooting Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, say actors
It was a memorable experience shooting for Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, say the film’s lead actors, Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi.
Updated on Nov 03, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Carlos Santana's Indian connection
The world renowned Mexican and American guitarist Carlos Santana is all praises for India on his first visit here. “India is the destination if someone is looking for spiritual freedom. I am honoured to be here,” said the ten time Grammy Award winner after he checked into capital’s ITC Maurya.
Updated on Oct 30, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
And F1 rocked
Both desi and international celebs starred up the Grand Prix in town over the weekend.
Updated on Oct 30, 2012 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Arpita Kala and Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
It is a magical time for Emraan: Neha Dhupia
Actor Neha Dhupia is excited to have worked with Emraan Hashmi in the recently-released film Rush. Reason: She feels that Emraan is going through a magical moment in his career.
Updated on Oct 28, 2012 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Arjun’s still got DU fever
Actor Arjun Rampal gets nostalgic as he talks about his life as a student in Delhi University.
Updated on Oct 27, 2012 01:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi