Soumya Vajpayee is the Senior Editor (Lifestyle & City) for Hindustan Times HT City (Mumbai and Pune) and writes on music, entertainment and lifestyle.
Articles by Soumya Vajpayee
Sonu Nigam: Revered Kannada songs way more than my songs in other languages
Calling Kannada his ‘second language’ when it comes to work, Sonu Nigam says he loathes ‘anyone trying to create hate in the name of language or religion’.
Updated on May 06, 2025 11:18 AM IST
Sonu Nigam on Kannada row: I love Kannadigas, those 4-5 boys were threatening me
After his musical performance in Bengaluru, singer Sonu Nigam has responded to the incident in which a bunch of students “threatened him” to sing in Kannada.
Updated on May 03, 2025 06:47 PM IST
Getting inked, the IPL way! King Kohli, MSD, Pandya top picks
As cricket lovers soak in IPL fervour, the trend of cricket-based tattoos has seen a surge. From Kohli and Dhoni to Pandya, this is what people are opting for.
Published on May 01, 2025 06:21 PM IST
Pankaj Udhas family on his Padma Bhushan honour: It was a bittersweet feeling
As late ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in Delhi, his family attended the do and tell us how they missed him on the day.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 02:40 PM IST
Alan Walker returns to India in 6 months; says ‘I am in love with India’
Alan Walker is back in the country for a four-city tour; says he wants to score music for a Bollywood film.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:26 PM IST
Have you explored the artsy side of Hong Kong’s yet?
If artwork and museums are your calling, give the regular Hong Kong itinerary a break and check out the artsy side of the country
Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:01 PM IST
Tushar Lall: Background scoring is more demanding than composing soundtracks
Composer Tushar Lall, who worked on the background scores for Nadaaniyan and Brahmāstra, on the difference between making music for soundtracks and scoring.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 02:07 PM IST
Break away from Bollywood! Indie music space is flooded with devotional tracks
The last few days have seen devotional songs ruling the non-film music space. Here, musicians talk to us about working on them.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 06:29 PM IST
MF Hussain is the greatest ever: Christie’s APAC President on the legend’s world
MF Husain's artwork Untitled (Gram Yatra) sold for a record-breaking $13.8 million
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:28 PM IST
Travis Scott to mark India debut
American singer-rapper Travis Scott will perform in India for the first time. Joins the bandwagon of international acts set to rock India this year.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 09:59 AM IST
Navroz 2025 special: Freddy Daruwala shares his plans for the Parsi New Year
On Parsi New Year today, actor Freddy Daruwala shares his fondest childhood memories, and how the rituals have evolved
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 01:26 PM IST
AR Rahman suffers dehydration, son says ‘he is doing well now’
AR Rahman was taken to hospital on Sunday morning after he suffered discomfort due to dehydration. His son shared an update about his condition on Instagram.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 05:37 PM IST
Martin Garrix, B Praak, Timmy Trumpet, King, DJ Chetas to perform Holi gigs
An array of Indian and international musicians will take the stage this Holi. Here’s what they are looking forward to.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 03:20 PM IST
We’re coming, this will be special: Guns N’ Roses return to India after 12 years
The legendary American rock band Guns N’ Roses are set to return to India after over a decade. To sing their best songs at the gig in Mumbai.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Timmy Trumpet on India tour: Can’t wait to play Holi with my Indian fans
Ahead of his four-city tour, starting with two gigs on Holi (March 14), Timmy Trumpet on his love for Indian fans and how India is a hotspot for EDM artistes.
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 05:35 PM IST
On Women's Day, female chefs talk about thriving in a male-dominated profession
On International Women's Day today, women chefs talk to us about the struggles of thriving in a male-dominated profession and what drives them.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:52 PM IST
Glass Animals on debut India concert: It’s a dream to work with AR Rahman
British indie rock band Glass Animals are excited to perform in India for the first time at Lollapalooza India in Mumbai tonight; Dave Bayley shares excitement.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 04:54 PM IST
Sonu Nigam-AR Rahman put rift rumours to rest at HT India's Most Stylish Awards
The mutual love and admiration Sonu Nigam and AR Rahman have for each other was palpable at the HT India's Most Stylish Awards, which silenced all rift rumours.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 11:14 AM IST
Alan Walker on returning to India in 6 months: I knew I wasn’t done
The Norwegian DJ will perform in four new cities — Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Jaipur.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 10:10 AM IST
This Maha Shivratri, know the mental and physical health benefits of Om chanting
Chanting Om goes beyond spirituality. It is known to have therapeutic benefits for your mental and physical health. Here, experts tell us how chanting Om helps.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 12:40 PM IST
Maha Shivratri special: Akshay Kumar teams up with Palash Sen for a track
Dr Palash Sen, who teamed up with actor Akshay Kumar for the track, Mahakal Chalo, says that the actor is a “naturally gifted” singer
Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:48 PM IST
Akriti Kakar: Unfair to strangle our dreams due to the fear of not getting views
Singer Akriti Kakar says that the obsession with getting a million views should not stifle an artiste's creativity
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 05:50 PM IST
AR Rahman: Indian classical music needs collective revival
AR Rahman says with Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Pandit Shivkumar Sharma gone, he is worried about the future of Indian classical music.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 11:47 AM IST
Vishal Dadlani: Paragliding gives me as much joy as the biggest of concerts
As certified paragliding pilot Vishal Dadlani takes off for a flying excursion in Maharashtra, he shares what makes the sport ‘the best experience in the world’
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 05:38 PM IST
B Praak, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Kailash Kher soak in devotional fervour
From releasing devotional songs and episodes to singing at Maha Kumbh Mela and having kirtans at home, we look at the devotional endeavours by musicians lately.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 03:36 PM IST
Sitar player Rishab Sharma to perform a 10-city classical music tour
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the last disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, will perform a multi-city classical music tour in India between April and May.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 03:09 PM IST
Sonu Nigam calls performing and staying at the Rashtrapati Bhavan an “honour”
In an exclusive chat with us after his performance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sonu Nigam tells us how President Droupadi Murmu treated him and his family.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 03:50 PM IST
Asha Bhosle: Whatever I am today is because of Saraswati Maa’s blessings
In an exclusive chat with us on Saraswati Puja, music legend Asha Bhosle explains her love for the deity and how she feels on being compared to her.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:12 AM IST
Ustad Zakir Hussain's brothers: With Zakir bhai gone, we feel like orphans now’
In the first interview after the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, Fazal and Taufiq Qureshi share how life has been without their brother in the last one month.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:03 PM IST
Pandit Ronu Majumdar on Padma Shri: Can’t thank our government enough
Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar finds it ‘fulfilling and humbling’ to be honoured with a Padma Award.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 02:48 PM IST