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Sneha Mahadevan

Mumbai-based Sneha Mahadevan writes on Bollywood for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe

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R Madhavan’s next is a biopic and it also has Sushant Singh Rajput and Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The actor reveals that his next film is a biopic, talks about the conditions for which he will be back for the third instalment of Tanu Weds Manu.

R Madhavan says that he would love to work with the Tanu Weds Manu team once again.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2017 09:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

You have to be in a certain league to get awards: Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu says that though she didn’t get any awards for her performance in Pink, she is far from being disillusioned.

Taapsee Pannu says that she still feels like an outsider in Bollywood.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2017 09:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Alia Bhatt has tremendously grown as an actor: Emraan Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi is proud of the way cousin, Alia Bhatt has conducted herself, says she deserves all the accolades coming her way

Emraan Hashmi is turning producer, says he is excited for this new phase.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2017 08:09 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan

Richa Chadha to be featured in a book about actors from across the world

Richa Chadha will be featured in a book by Italian author, which is a reflection upon actors across the world.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2017 06:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Huma Qureshi says she has friends in Bollywood, but is closest to brother Saqib

Huma Qureshi says that though she has made friends in the industry, her brother Saqib Saleem remains closest to her; talks about competition among peers.

Huma Qureshi says she is passionate about her job but not competitive.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2017 06:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Richa Chadha turns author, will release book in August

Richa Chadha is trying her hand at writing, gets ready to release her book, set in Delhi, by August.

Richa Chadha is all set to turn author, will release her book in August.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2017 07:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Sports Personality of the year nominee Jwala Gutta on her love for the sari

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta says that in India, sports persons are always judged as to how good or bad they are, depending on how glamorous they are in real life.

Jwala Gutta says it takes her around 30-45 minutes to get dressed.(Shreyans Dungarwal)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2019 06:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

You can’t be a brand clotheshorse: HT Most Stylish awards jury member Farah Khan

Farah Khan says that though she doesn’t like judging film-award shows, she is more than glad to be on the jury of the HT Most Stylish awards.

Farah Khan says that she is looking for ‘originality’ in her winner.

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Updated on Mar 28, 2019 02:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Sonam Kapoor’s charity dinner to raise funds for children suffering from cancer

Sonam Kapoor will be hosting a fund raise event in association with Cuddles Foundation to raise money for kids suffering from cancer.

Sonam Kapoor who was recently spotted at Tata Memorial Hospital, is hosting a fund raise for kids suffering from cancer.(House of Pixels/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2017 07:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Taapsee Pannu is following the TVF Anurabh Kumar molestation allegations closely

Taapsee Pannu says that she is following the allegations against TVF’S Arunabh Kumar closely; adds it’s too early to form an opinion on the issue.

Taapsee Pannu, who played one of the protagonists in the film, has been hailed as the flag-bearer for women’s issues.

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Updated on Mar 15, 2017 06:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

I’d like to promote outdoor fitness: Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra says that the lack of playgrounds and open spaces in Mumbai has compelled him to think about outdoor sport

Sidharth Malhotra says he is appalled at the lack of playgrounds in Mumbai.(Aalok Soni/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2017 07:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Mahavir Phogat and daughters Geeta-Babita to join Aamir Khan for his birthday

Aamir Khan has invited the Phogats to join him in his birthday celebrations on March 14.

Aamir Khan at Geeta Phogat’s marriage at Balai village on November 20, 2016.(Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2017 07:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Wait, what? Richa Chadha is making her singing debut?

The Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) actor is all set to croon in one of her upcoming projects.

Richa Chadha is gearing up to make her singing debut in one of her upcoming projects.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2017 07:19 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Vidya Balan is ‘open to working in the West’

Vidya Balan talks about female actors being offered meaty roles in Bollywood and Hollywood and the changing roles of women in society.

Vidya Balan says this is a good time for female actors.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2017 06:40 PM IST

Hndustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

On Women’s Day, meet Taapsee Pannu, the flag bearer for women empowerment

Taapsee Pannu will be attending four different events in four cities to talk about women empowerment on International Women’s Day.

Taapsee Pannu recently released a video with Akshay Kumar where she spoke about empowering women to protect themselves in case of attack.(Ht Photo)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2017 02:45 PM IST

BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Women’s Day: If you don’t fit in, stand out, says Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi says she has always followed her heart despite the advice to ‘behave’ in a certain way; adds she has never obsessed with ‘looking a certain way’

Huma Qureshi says that we are subscribing to the wrong norms of beauty.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2017 08:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Lion star Sunny Pawar’s second Hollywood film, Love Sonia, stars Richa Chadha

After Lion, young actor Sunny Pawar will now be seen in Love Sonia, an international project.

Mumbai, India - March 1, 2017: Eight-year-old Lion actor Sunny Pawar, who created waves at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, was greeted on his arrival in Mumbai.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2017 10:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Sonam Kapoor is ‘not okay with being gossipy’: I don’t want to rate people on chat shows

Says actor Sonam Kapoor as she talks about her new ‘politically correct’ self, says that when she says something on talk shows, it unnecessarily gets blown out of proportion.

Sonam Kapoor says that she prefers to only give her opinion on matters that are of national importance.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2017 10:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Ranbir Kapoor to get Sanjay Dutt’s tattoos for his biopic?

Ranbir Kapoor who plays Sanjay Dutt in a biopic on his life, is reportedly going to sport the very same tattoos that Sanjay Dutt has on his body.

Ranbir Kapoor is working extra hard to get every nuance of Sanjay Dutt’s personality right.(Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2017 05:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Amy Jackson flaunts her freckles in Women’s Day photoshoot

Amy Jackson decided to talk about the unreal definitions of beauty, encourages women to embrace their flaws by doing a photo shoot this Women’s Day.

Amy Jackson wants women to understand that beauty isn’t really skin-deep and that there is much more to life than being flawless.(HT Photo/Vidya Subramanian.)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2017 07:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

The Pink effect: Taapsee Pannu extends support to women-run cafe in Mangalore

Actor Taapsee Pannu is partially sponsoring a cafe Pink named after her 2016 film on women’s rights. The Mangalore cafe is owned and run entirely by women.

Taapsee Pannu is ecstatic by the social impact her film Pink has made.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2017 07:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

I don’t read stuff about myself, says Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says that he avoids reacting to link-up rumours because he prefers to not read anything about himself.

Sidharth Malhotra says he is surprised that people think it is a big deal when he is spotted taking a flight or outside the gym.(Aalok Soni/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2017 06:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Amit Sadh aims to scale the Mount Everest in 2019

Amit Sadh is taking six months off in 2019 to scale Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

Amit Sadh wants people to know him for the person that he is, beyond his films.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2017 07:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Phillauri: Want to talk to Anushka Sharma? Here’s her number

To promote her next film, Phillauri, Anushka Sharma will be interacting with her fans through a special number on WhatsApp.

Anuhska Sharma plays a friendly ghost in her next film, Phillauri.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2017 08:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Viceroy’s House: Facebook invites Huma Qureshi to its London headquarters

Huma Qureshi has been invited by the Facebook London headquarters for a quick chat and a live session. She will next be seen in Viceroy’s House.

Huma Qureshi says she is excited to be the first Indian celebrity to be invited to the Facebook headquarters at London.(Rohan Shreshtha)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2017 07:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Marriage is not on the cards anytime soon for Hrithik Roshan

Despite rumours that Hrithik Roshan and ex-wife Sussanne Khan are reconciling, he says re-marriage is not on his agenda.

Hrithik Roshan says that he is not considering marrying again.(Dabboo Ratnani)

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Updated on Feb 12, 2017 12:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

I am now writing a book on Sholay: Ramesh Sippy

Says Ramesh Sippy who’s iconic film, Sholay was screened at the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

Film-maker Ramesh Sippy says Sholay as a film has achieved cult status and even after 42 years, people aren’t still tired of it.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2017 06:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Amit Sadh to shoot a documentary of his bike trip to Nepal and Bhutan

Amit Sadh who is extremely adventurous and takes off to some exotic location every few months, is filming a documentary on his travel escapades.

Amit Sadh is an adventure junkie and takes off to exotic locations every few months.

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Updated on Feb 09, 2017 06:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

After Kaabil success, Yami Gautam wants to shed the pretty girl-next-door image

Yami Gautam who was seen playing a visually impaired character in Kaabil, will play an intense character in Sarkar 3.

Yami Gautam is looking forward to starting work on Sarkar 3.(Prodip Guha/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2017 06:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan, Mumbai

Commando 2 trailer: Vidyut Jammwal gets a thumbs up from real-life commdandos

After the trailer of Commando 2 released, real life commandos have written to Vidyut Jammwal appreciating him for the gritty portrayal.

Vidyut Jammwal is ecstatic with the response he has got for the trailer of Commando 2.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 03, 2017 06:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySneha Mahadevan

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Sneha Mahadevan

Mumbai-based Sneha Mahadevan writes on Bollywood for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe

The actor reveals that his next film is a biopic, talks about the conditions for which he will be back for the third instalment of Tanu Weds Manu.

Taapsee Pannu says that though she didn’t get any awards for her performance in Pink, she is far from being disillusioned.

Emraan Hashmi is proud of the way cousin, Alia Bhatt has conducted herself, says she deserves all the accolades coming her way

Richa Chadha will be featured in a book by Italian author, which is a reflection upon actors across the world.

Huma Qureshi says that though she has made friends in the industry, her brother Saqib Saleem remains closest to her; talks about competition among peers.

Richa Chadha is trying her hand at writing, gets ready to release her book, set in Delhi, by August.

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta says that in India, sports persons are always judged as to how good or bad they are, depending on how glamorous they are in real life.

Farah Khan says that though she doesn’t like judging film-award shows, she is more than glad to be on the jury of the HT Most Stylish awards.

Sonam Kapoor will be hosting a fund raise event in association with Cuddles Foundation to raise money for kids suffering from cancer.

Taapsee Pannu says that she is following the allegations against TVF’S Arunabh Kumar closely; adds it’s too early to form an opinion on the issue.

Sidharth Malhotra says that the lack of playgrounds and open spaces in Mumbai has compelled him to think about outdoor sport

Aamir Khan has invited the Phogats to join him in his birthday celebrations on March 14.

The Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) actor is all set to croon in one of her upcoming projects.

Vidya Balan talks about female actors being offered meaty roles in Bollywood and Hollywood and the changing roles of women in society.

Taapsee Pannu will be attending four different events in four cities to talk about women empowerment on International Women’s Day.

Huma Qureshi says she has always followed her heart despite the advice to ‘behave’ in a certain way; adds she has never obsessed with ‘looking a certain way’

After Lion, young actor Sunny Pawar will now be seen in Love Sonia, an international project.

Says actor Sonam Kapoor as she talks about her new ‘politically correct’ self, says that when she says something on talk shows, it unnecessarily gets blown out of proportion.

Ranbir Kapoor who plays Sanjay Dutt in a biopic on his life, is reportedly going to sport the very same tattoos that Sanjay Dutt has on his body.

Amy Jackson decided to talk about the unreal definitions of beauty, encourages women to embrace their flaws by doing a photo shoot this Women’s Day.

Actor Taapsee Pannu is partially sponsoring a cafe Pink named after her 2016 film on women’s rights. The Mangalore cafe is owned and run entirely by women.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says that he avoids reacting to link-up rumours because he prefers to not read anything about himself.

Amit Sadh is taking six months off in 2019 to scale Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

To promote her next film, Phillauri, Anushka Sharma will be interacting with her fans through a special number on WhatsApp.

Huma Qureshi has been invited by the Facebook London headquarters for a quick chat and a live session. She will next be seen in Viceroy’s House.

Despite rumours that Hrithik Roshan and ex-wife Sussanne Khan are reconciling, he says re-marriage is not on his agenda.

Says Ramesh Sippy who’s iconic film, Sholay was screened at the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

Amit Sadh who is extremely adventurous and takes off to some exotic location every few months, is filming a documentary on his travel escapades.

Yami Gautam who was seen playing a visually impaired character in Kaabil, will play an intense character in Sarkar 3.

After the trailer of Commando 2 released, real life commandos have written to Vidyut Jammwal appreciating him for the gritty portrayal.

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