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
Jonita Gandhi on opening for Dua Lipa: I gifted her two pairs of jhumkas
Jonita Gandhi, who was the opening act at Dua Lipa's recent India gig, calls her ‘an absolute sweetheart’. Recalls spending time with her backstage.
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Javed Ali: Audiences abroad crave for us more
Singer Javed Ali, who has been touring extensively in India and other countries lately, says gigging in India and globally have their respective USPs.
Published on Nov 29, 2024 04:12 PM IST
Boney M: A DJ in India is doing a Bollywood version of our song Sunny
The iconic band will perform in India in February 2025 as part of their 50th anniversary tour.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 04:00 PM IST
When Sonu Nigam, Shekhar Ravjiani, Alka Yagnik bravely battled health challenges
From losing their voice to battling sinus issues, here’s a look at the musicians who have bravely spoken out about their physical struggles this year.
Published on Nov 24, 2024 04:41 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE| Shekhar: Losing my voice was the most traumatic experience of my life
Shekhar Ravjiani opens up exclusively to HT City on going through the scare of losing his voice and the mental toll it took on him
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 12:35 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE| Akon: I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0
As he arrives in India for Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong, Akon speaks exclusively to HT City about his love for the country and working in Bollywood
Published on Nov 15, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Gurpurab 2024: Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur on the festival
On Guru Nanak Jayanti, Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur share what the day means to them and their fondest childhood memories of the festival.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 11:12 PM IST
Udit likes Aditya's ‘inspiring energy’; Aditya says ‘learnt discipline’ from dad
As Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan perform as a team, the father-son duo share what they have learnt from each other and how singing together has helped them.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Roop Kumar Rathod: Tere Liye was the third dhun for Dil Dhoondata Hai
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Singer Udit Narayan talks about recording the songs for the film two decades ago.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Udit Narayan on 20 years of Veer-Zaara: Lata ji came home to congratulate me
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Singer Udit Narayan talks about recording the songs for the film two decades ago.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Sonu Nigam on 20 years of Veer-Zaara: Singing with Lata ji was memorable
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Sonu Nigam talks about recording two songs for the film two decades ago.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 09:56 AM IST
Martin Garrix: Can’t wait to perform for my Indian fans on Holi
DJ Martin Garrix will be celebrating Holi in India next year as he will be seen taking the stage at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 03:54 PM IST
Musicians mourn ‘Bihar Kokila’ folk singer Sharda Sinha's death
Mourning legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha's death, musicians Malini Awasthi, Kavita Seth and Sudeep Banerji talk to us about the bond they shared with her.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla: Tauba Tauba was a game changer for me
Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla explains how Tauba Tauba provided an impetus to his career; also talks about the struggle behind his success.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Bhai Dooj 2024: Sonu Nigam, Palash Sen, Tanishk Bagchi talk about their sisters
On Bhai Dooj today, musicians talk to us about the bond with their siblings and what the day means to them.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 01:48 PM IST
Maroon 5 to debut in India, will perform in Mumbai on December 3
The American pop band is set to perform in India for the first time; will hit the stage in Mumbai on December 3.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Talat Aziz’s tribute to Begum Akhtar: Never did so much research in my life
The veteran ghazal singer will sing Begum Akhtar's ghazals live on stage as part of a play, titled Ammi... Akhtari, which premiers on October 25 in Mumbai.
Published on Oct 23, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Shaan on Karwa Chauth: I try to keep my wife company by fasting for her
As they celebrate their 25th Karwa Chauth together, Shaan and Radhika shoot for HT City and tell us how the day reiterates the value of love and companionship
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 02:56 AM IST
Bryan Adams on India visit: I would love to explore Bollywood
As the Summer of '69 singer visits India for a multi-city tour this December, he talks about his love for the country, its music and how he stays relevant.
Published on Oct 19, 2024 12:58 AM IST
Tanishk Bagchi on working with Pitbull on BB3: He brings an infectious energy
Composer Tanishk Bagchi talks about the experience of working with Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh, and incorporating South African subgenre Amapiano in his track.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 01:39 PM IST
Padmini Kolhapure on playing Begum Akhtar: It's a dream come true
As Padmini Kolhapure steps into the shoes of the Queen of ghazals for a play, she talks about her love for the genre and the late legend’s music.
Published on Oct 14, 2024 04:37 PM IST
Bollywood singers Shreya Ghoshal-Sunidhi Chauhan on competition: We are besties
In a special chat, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan share what makes their friendship so special and why being pitted against each other doesn't bother them.
Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:38 AM IST
I feel blessed: Sonu Nigam to pay tribute to Rafi on his 100th birth anniversary
In an exclusive chat with us, Sonu Nigam says his guru Mohammed Rafi's centenary birth anniversary will be celebrated like “a festival” at his concert in Mumbai
Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Stree 2's Aaj Ki Raat singer Madhubanti: The song has opened up avenues for me
The singer of Stree 2's Aaj Ki Raat says the song's success “has given composers faith that a new voice can also deliver a superhit song”
Published on Sep 30, 2024 09:52 AM IST
(Exclusive) Raveena Tandon's next OTT show titled Dynasty; co-stars Talat Aziz
Actor Raveena Tandon will next be seen in a web project that co-stars veteran singer Talat Aziz; they will start shooting for it next month.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Shaan releases song on Kolkata rape victim: Wanted to give hope to the movement
Singer Shaan comes up with a song dedicated to the Kolkata rape victim and women fighting for justice; says Durga Puja celebration will be low-key this year.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:06 PM IST
For Ganesh Utasav, make these 5 varieties of kheer to appease Bappa
As we come close to say goodbye to Ganesha, here are some kheer varieties that you should make to offer as prasad
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 04:51 PM IST
Hindi Diwas: Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Shekhar Ravjiani, Kailash Kher on love for Hindi
On Hindi Diwas today, musicians tell Soumya Vajpayee how singing in any language becomes easy when they write the lyrics in Hindi before stepping behind the mic
Published on Sep 14, 2024 06:41 PM IST
For Ganesh Utsav this year, offer these halwa varieties as bhog to Bappa
With the ongoing Ganesh festival, here are some varieties of halwa/sheera in different flavours and textures that can be offered as prasad to Ganesha.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 04:25 PM IST
For Ganesh Chaturthi, try these 5 types of ladoos that are sure to please Bappa
From the classics like Besan Ladoo and Coconut Ladoo, to more fun variants like Badam Ladoo and more, make these prasads to offer to Ganpati
Published on Sep 10, 2024 02:56 PM IST