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
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma: I play the electric guitar after my cabi
Beyond politics, CM Conrad Sangma strums a different tune by leveraging music as a stress-buster and a means to unify
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:11 PM IST
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KSHMR: I celebrate Diwali at all my concerts (Exclusive)
In an exclusive photoshoot and interview, world leading DJ KSHMR shares his idea of Diwali and how he spreads the light through music
Published on Nov 10, 2023 11:15 AM IST
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Young Indian footballers from underprivileged background meet UK PM Sunak
16 underprivileged students from India travelled to the UK to participate in football matches and meet PM Rishi Sunak.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 01:26 PM IST
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David Miller: We are eager to maintain our momentum against India
South African star cricketer David Miller talks about the India vs South Africa match on Sunday and his friends in the Indian cricket team.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 10:04 PM IST
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Jonita Gandhi: I feel insecure even now
The singer talks about staying relevant in the Indian music industry, which is a ‘tough’ space with ‘fierce competition’
Published on Oct 28, 2023 01:10 PM IST
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Kishore Kumar’s granddaughter Muktika to mark stage debut with his son, Amit
Late singer Kishore Kumar’s granddaughter Muktika Ganguly will mark her gig debut with a charity show in Mumbai; to raise funds for cancer saviours.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 12:43 PM IST
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Talat Aziz: People will love the father-son chemistry between me and Hrithik
Veteran singer Talat Aziz, who has acted in two OTT projects this year, talks about the ‘warm scenes’ between him and Hrithik Roshan in Fighter.
Published on Oct 02, 2023 01:52 PM IST
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Amit Trivedi says AT Azaad has made him ‘a happier artiste’
Amit Trivedi says he loves the creative freedom non-film music offers. Also talks about his upcoming album, Songs of Trance 2.
Published on Sep 30, 2023 04:57 PM IST
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Sunidhi Chauhan: Tegh has brought discipline into my life
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan says motherhood has changed her for good. Also talks about her physical transformation.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 04:39 PM IST
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Chris Gayle: Winning a Grammy someday has been a dream
The cricketer-musician, who has sent his 2022 album for Grammy consideration, says winning the coveted award should be on ‘every aspiring’ artiste’s wishlist
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 06:15 PM IST
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Harrdy Sandhu: Songs should celebrate women, not objectify them
Singer Harrdy Sandhu is against songs that promote objectification of women. He says, ‘Women cannot just be spoken about for their appearance’.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 04:28 PM IST
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Indian musicians rejoice as Ronan Keating, Westlife visit India in November
Ronan Keating, Westlife, will be visiting India, soon. Indian musicians are looking forward to their visit.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 05:56 PM IST
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Darshan Raval on why he never ran after film music
Singer Darshan Raval prefers indie music as the process of making singles is more organic, something Bollywood music is largely devoid of.
Published on Sep 06, 2023 05:29 PM IST
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Rahul on being son Abhinav’s teacher: Line between being a father and guru is still being drawn
Santoor player Rahul Sharma who learnt from his father is continuing the guru-shishya parampara with his son Abhinav
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 05:39 PM IST
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Sez on the Beat: It was a dream to see hip-hop at this level
Music producer Sez on the Beat talks about the growth of the genre in India and how his work in Gully Boy acted like a catalyst .
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 01:14 PM IST
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Badshah: I don’t approve of music that glorifies objectification of women
While he agrees that he takes ‘certain lyrical liberties for entertainment’, rapper Badshah says his music comes ‘from a place of responsibility and respect’ for women.
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 12:55 PM IST
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Siddharth Mahadevan and Souumil Shringarpure’s Ekda Kaay Zala wins National Award
Musician Siddharth Mahadevan wins his first National Film Award for Marathi film Ekda Kaay Zala, which he co-produced. He feels honored and excited.
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 04:56 PM IST
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Karan Singh Grover: I want to exhibit my artwork internationally
In our exclusive monsoon-special series, actor-artist Karan Singh Grover talks about his second profession, painting, and his current muse, daughter Devi Basu Singh Grover
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 11:08 PM IST
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Mohit Chauhan and Siddharth Kasyap release new patriotic song
Singer Mohit Chauhan and composer Siddharth Kasyap have come up with a song to encourage the younger generation to value India’s Independence
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 03:26 PM IST
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Mithila Palkar: I have been learning the ukulele for 7 years
In an exclusive photoshoot, Mithila Palkar talks about her love for music, learning the ukulele and how monsoon and music go hand-in-hand.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 10:01 AM IST
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Independence Day special | Tuning into patriotism
Summary: Singers and musicians share their experiences working on popular patriotic songs such as "Sandese Aate Hain" and "Mera Rang De Basanti Chola." They talk about the challenges, emotions, and significance of these songs in their careers.
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 07:23 PM IST
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Badshah talks about hip-hop turning 50: 'It gives you freedom’
Badshah, an Indian rapper, reflects on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, highlighting its global influence and the need for future growth in the genre.
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 02:02 PM IST
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Ricky Kej ‘felt honoured’ recording National Anthem with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios
The three-time Grammy-winning musician talks about conducting the 100-member Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on August 7. The National Anthem will be released on Independence Day. He shares exclusive pictures with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 02:47 PM IST
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Barun Sobti: Watching OTT content from the West was my training ground
The actor, whose latest project Kohrra hit the bullseye, talks about the medium and why he took a pause from work to prep for the digital boom in India.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 06:26 PM IST
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Darshan Raval: My love for plants comes from my mother
In a special shoot at his Mumbai home, Darshan Raval talks about his love for monsoon and all the greenery around. He enjoys spending time indoors, looking after his plants, which, he says, help him ‘grow creatively’
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 05:54 PM IST
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Stewart Copeland: I wish West made films like Bollywood does
The seven-time Grammy-winning musician talks about his love for Hindi films and how returning to India after 42 years feels like.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 03:01 PM IST
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Anup Jalota on turning 70: I feel younger, more energetic
Veteran singer Anup Jalota turned 70 on Saturday (July 29) and while most of us would want to take a step back and take things easy at that age, Jalota feels all energised to kick off his “third innings”.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 05:05 PM IST
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Sonu turns 50: God has given me much more than I envisaged (Exclusive)
As Sonu Nigam turns 50 today, he talks about his greatest learnings and the ever-evolving Indian music scene.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:54 PM IST
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Obsessed hitmaker Abhijay Sharma: Pune makes me feel at home
Musician Abhijay Sharma is set to make his debut performance in Pune today. He is excited about the "exhilarating experience" and believes Pune's music-loving community will embrace his chart-topping single "Obsessed" as well as his other unreleased tracks. He praises Pune for its deep-rooted appreciation for the arts and passionate audience.
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:19 PM IST
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Proud to have sung for our jawans, say musicians
On Kargil Vijay Diwas today, musicians share the euphoria they felt when they performed at events dedicated to the Kargil warriors
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 11:39 AM IST
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