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
Dr Palash Sen: Maaeri 2.0 will be the same as the OG Maaeri
In an exclusive chat with us, the Euphoria founder explains why he felt the need of revisiting his 2000 cult classic.
Updated on May 10, 2024 08:29 AM IST
Ananya Birla quits music, says English music not valued in India, artistes react
As Ananya Birla says, 'I wish one day we value English music made by our own people', musicians who're associated with English music share their view.
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Sonu Nigam: I am in awe of Pune, I receive a lot of love from the audience there
Singer Sonu Nigam, who will take the stage in the city this weekend, says ‘the artistes that come out of the city are out of the world’.
Published on May 08, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Shraddha Pandit: The current generation of musicians is cooler
Shraddha Pandit talks about the challenges of making a mark as a female singer-songwriter in a male-dominated music industry like ours.
Published on May 06, 2024 05:05 PM IST
(EXCLUSIVE) Sunidhi Chauhan: I wasn't attacked with bottle, fans were having fun
As a video of a bottle being hurled at her during a show in Dehradun goes viral, Sunidhi Chauhan denies being attacked; says ‘wasn’t done intentionally'.
Published on May 05, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Shaan roots for voting in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: I hope to make a difference
Singer Shaan took to the streets of Mumbai to spread awareness around voting at the upcoming Lok Sabha elections; wants better turnout in his constituency.
Updated on May 01, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Shaan, Dr Palash Sen, Daler Mehndi, Sameer's kids start their journey in showbiz
Maahi, Kinshuk Sen, Siddhesh Pandey and Gurmeet Mehndi, who have started out in the industry, talks about their aspirations.
Updated on May 01, 2024 04:48 PM IST
Honoured: Darshan Doshi to perform at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Ahead of his act at the jazz festival in Cape Town, the drummer talks about his vision of taking his drumming knowledge to global audiences.
Published on Apr 30, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Musicians across age groups and geographies compete in Mumbai
A music hunt in the city this week saw 46 talents from across India shine in classical and film music categories.
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 03:34 PM IST
It feels special: Sonu Nigam on collab with sis Teesha after a decade
Musician siblings Sonu Nigam and Teesha Nigam talk about their first non-film song, Humnava, and how working together feels like.
Published on Apr 27, 2024 01:53 PM IST
It's confirmed: Shruti Haasan and Santanu Hazarika have broken up
Amid Shruti Haasan and Santanu Hazarika unfollowing each other on Instagram, we have learnt that the couple has indeed broken up
Published on Apr 26, 2024 03:27 PM IST
Shreyas Puranik: While working on a solo album, there’s a uniformity of thought
Satranga composer Shreyas Puranik talks about the difference between working on a solo-composer soundtrack vis-à-vis a multi-composer album.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Talat Aziz: I feel more energetic while cycling during Ramzan
Singer-actor Talat Aziz shares how he has been staying fit by cycling even during the Ramzan season and how it impacts him
Published on Apr 08, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Kaushiki Chakraborty: The attention span of the youth is a concern
Kaushiki Chakraborty says technology has benefitted musicians, but the excessive use of social media takes away the ‘privacy’.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 02:09 PM IST
Anuradha Pal: I want the youth to know that music is therapeutic
Tabla ace Anuradha Pal talks about conducting wellness sessions to inspire the younger generation to live their best lives.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Ricky Kej: I would do a Bollywood song if it has a social message
Three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej says he loves ‘Hindi film music’ and wants to explore the space if his beliefs aren’t compromised.
Updated on May 08, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Second doctorate for Grammy winner Shankar Mahadevan
After being honoured with a doctorate by Birmingham City University last year, Grammy Award-winning musician Shankar Mahadevan receives his second doctorate.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:24 AM IST
IPL 2024 Opening: Sonu Nigam-AR Rahman to sing patriotic and Bollywood songs
The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2024 in Chennai will mark Sonu Nigam's debut at the event; Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff to perform too.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Sonu Nigam: I know how to pick myself up despite health or personal crisis
Having done over 20 back-to-back shows in the last one month, the musician explains how he doesn't let strenuous schedules or health factors slow him down.
Published on Mar 16, 2024 09:54 AM IST
How tough is it to be a female musician in India? Singers share their views
On International Women’s Day today, female musicians talk to Soumya Vajpayee about gender bias in the Indian music space and how one can make a mark.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 03:35 PM IST
Raj Shekhar: Didn't know Pehle Bhi Main, Papa Meri Jaan would become this big
Lyricist Raj Shekhar talks about all the love he got for the three songs he penned for Animal.
Published on Mar 02, 2024 03:20 PM IST
Shankar Mahadevan: Composing the inflight safety video was challenging
Shankar Mahadevan talks about showcasing India’s cultural and musical diversity.
Published on Mar 01, 2024 04:11 PM IST
Sonu Nigam receives Raj Kapoor Vishesh Yogdaan Puraskar: I didn’t see it coming
The Padma Shri recipient was honoured with two awards at the 57th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards by the Government of Maharashtra.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Kailash Kher promotes folk music with a reality show
Padma Shri Kailash Kher has come up with a music reality show that will promote folk musicians from across India.
Published on Feb 23, 2024 10:58 AM IST
Recorded it in 30 minutes: Anup Jalota on singing Afghani song
Singer Anup Jalota has recorded his first-ever Afghani song, which marks his collaboration with Farishta Sama, a singer from Afghanistan.
Published on Feb 23, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Ameen Sayani to HT City in 2016: I'd get 65,000 mails a week for Binaca Geetmala
Ameen Sayani died at the age of 91 on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
Published on Feb 22, 2024 12:53 PM IST
Vishnu Sharma: Ameen Sayani ji was my master key
Voice artist Vishnu Sharma gets emotional as he shares how Ameen Sayani's death has affected him personally and what role he played in his life
Published on Feb 22, 2024 12:34 PM IST
Harish Bhimani: Ameen Sayani was my mentor, so empathetic
Voiceover artiste Harish Bhimani opens about his relationship with the late Ameen Sayani on his death and how he looked out for him from the start of his career
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 12:23 PM IST
(Exclusive) Badshah on debuting at Untold fest: It was a defining moment for me
As Badshah becomes the first rap artiste to perform at the Untold Festival, he talks to HT City exclusively about the act.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 04:02 PM IST
Akriti Kakar on Basant Panchami: Since childhood, it has been a day of gratitude
Singer Akriti Kakar talks about her Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja rituals and why the days are important for her.
Published on Feb 14, 2024 01:36 PM IST