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
Singer Gurdas Maan releases an album after 7 years; says he loves ‘rap music’
Veteran musician Gurdas Maan says he likes to move with times and enjoys genres like rap; also hints at a comeback to film music after his India and US tours
Published on Sep 09, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Alan Walker on acting in Bollywood: I should be allowed to keep my hoodie on
In an exclusive chat ahead of his India tour, world leading DJ Alan Walker talks about his friends in Bollywood and how he would love to act in Hindi films.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 12:06 PM IST
Teachers' Day: Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Amit Trivedi talk about gurus they never met
On Teacher’s Day, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Papon, Amit Trivedi, Shekhar Ravjiani, Shruti Haasan, Akriti Kakar on artistes they never met, but learnt from immensely.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 09:34 AM IST
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Rakesh Chaurasia on raga Malhar
Famous Indian classical musicians talk to us about their love for the raga of the monsoon - Raga Malhar and how it continues to stay relevant.
Published on Sep 01, 2024 06:13 PM IST
Sonu Nigam’s Deewana and Mausam turn 25: They nailed my image as a pop star
As Sonu Nigam’s 1999 cult albums turn 25, he shares why they continue to be special, how they helped him evolve and why the songs are his concert essentials.
Published on Sep 01, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Prasoon Joshi: My role as CBFC Chairman has restrained my pen
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi says his responsibilities as Censor Board head have kept him away from lyrics writing; talks about writing the musical Rajadhiraaj.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Gulzar: Hindi film music of today is all about leg-shaking tracks
Veteran lyricist Gulzar, who turned 90 this week, talks to us about Bollywood music and why the current generation needs to understand the importance of ghazal.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 02:12 PM IST
New song celebrates Vinesh Phogat's spirit on her 30th birthday
A single Sau Gram (Main Naa Haari) that celebrates Vinesh Phogat's achievements and indomitable spirit will be released on August 25 to mark her 30th birthday.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 02:09 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan: Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Kailash Kher, talk about bond with sisters
On Raksha Bandhan today, musicians Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Kailash Kher, Palash Sen, Tulsi Kumar talk about their siblings, childhood and what they miss the most
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 11:53 PM IST
National Awards 2024: Pritam wins first National Award for Brahmāstra
Composer Pritam Chakraborty wins his first National Film Award for Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva; decicates it to the makers and the audience for trusting him.
Published on Aug 16, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Navroz 2024: Celebrate Parsi New Year today by trying out these Parsi recipes
For Navroz 2024 today, it’s time to celebrate the vibrant festival by partaking in a special feast with these lip-smacking Parsi delicacies shared by experts.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 01:34 PM IST
Independence Day: Art installation in Mumbai's Bandra depicts the cycle of life
A new sculpture unveiled in Mumbai's Bandra depicts the Cycle of Life.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Independence Day 2024: How music instils a sense of freedom in these musicians?
On Independence Day, musicians across genres tell HT City how music instils a sense of freedom in them.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 12:10 PM IST
It's an honour: Shankar Mahadevan gets 3rd doctorate alongside Shabana, Gulzar
Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan receives his third honorary doctorate for his contribution to music; receives it along with Shabana Azmi, Gulzar.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 03:55 PM IST
World Elephant Day:Ricky Kej wants his music to sensitise people about elephants
On World Elephant Day, Grammy winner Ricky Kej says it’s imperative for us to protect the elephant and how he uses music as a catalyst to bring about change.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Bangladesh crisis: Artistes voice concern for friends amid protests
As the tensions in Bangladesh escalate with each passing day, we speak to artistes in India who have Bangladeshi friends and family stuck there.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 04:46 PM IST
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Sonu Nigam plans a movie date with fans on birthday; to watch a docu with them
Singer Sonu Nigam, who turns 51 on July 30, will be watching a documentary on his Dubai voice-loss ordeal with his select fans in Mumbai.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 12:28 AM IST
Guru Purnima: Musicians Shekhar, Amit and Harshdeep pen letters for their gurus
On Guru Purnima today, musicians share heartfelt notes for their gurus, expressing how their teachers impacted their lives and careers.
Published on Jul 21, 2024 03:14 PM IST
Sonu Nigam on Zayn’s love for Abhi Mujh Mein: Praising me shows his own humility
As Zayn Malik calls singer Sonu Nigam's Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin his fave Hindi song, the latter calls the gesture ‘sweet’.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:24 PM IST
Amit Trivedi: My priority is independent music now
The musician wants to focus on non-film music now. Talks about the ‘creative satisfaction’ he gets from his initiatives AT Azaad and Indradhanush.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 01:11 PM IST
Akriti Kakar on World Chocolate Day: Chocolate is like an antidepressant for me
On World Chocolate Day today, singer Akriti Kakar exclusively poses for us and talks about her love for chocolate and how it's irresistible.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Kailash: Recreation is fine, but the stature of a song shouldn’t be compromised
On his birthday today, singer Kailash Kher has come up with a new single, Ishq Hai; also talks about recreations in Bollywood.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Understanding nada yoga, the yoga of sound
Nada yoga guru Meenal Nigam explains how this mystic practice of deep listening and cultivating receptivity can help you stay physically and mentally healthy.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Sonu Nigam on world record at Sydney Opera House: Could barely contain my tears
Talking exclusively to us in Australia, singer Sonu Nigam on successfully pulling off two back-to-back shows at the Sydney Opera House
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Ricky Kej on World Environment Day: I am proud to have just 11 sets of clothes
On World Environment Day, Ricky Kej says he is ‘all for re-wearing clothes’; also talks about dedicating his music to climate change and human-elephant conflict
Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:47 PM IST
Sonu Nigam on X user misusing his name: I quit Twitter seven years ago
As X user Sonu Nigam Singh impersonates Sonu Nigam, makes political comments, the singer says the incident is ‘alarming’; plans to take action against him.
Published on Jun 05, 2024 12:51 PM IST
It was incredible: Piyush Shankar on working on KK’s last song
Composer Piyush Shankar talks about working with late singer KK on the song Vada Humse Karo, which is the singer's last Hindi film number.
Published on May 31, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Papon: I don’t perform at weddings as music is not priority there
The singer says he only likes to perform for an audience that’s focused on music.
Updated on May 24, 2024 05:54 PM IST
Harshit Saxena: There’s a huge market for devotional music in India
Composer-singer Harshit Saxena talks about the relevance of devotional music and why it appeals to all age groups.
Updated on May 23, 2024 02:10 PM IST
Sonu Nigam creates history! ‘Overwhelmed’ to perform for eight hours at Sydney
Marking his debut at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Sonu Nigam will perform two back-to-back shows, a first by any solo musician
Updated on May 18, 2024 04:41 PM IST