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Sweta Kaushal

Sweta Kaushal has 13 years of experience covering Bollywood and regional movies, TV shows, national current affairs and social issues.

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Varun recalls childhood love story that ended with first season of Kasautii

Varun Sharma shared fun anecdotes about his childhood love story in a new interview with Hindustan Times.

Varun Sharma shares his childhood love story.
Published on Jul 22, 2021 08:09 PM IST

Taapsee Pannu: I will be equally biased if I give work only to outsiders

Taapsee Pannu talks about her new production house and why it is not a tool to tackle nepotism, in an interview with Hindustan Times.

Taapsee Pannu talks about her new production house, Outsider Films.(TejInder Singh Khamkha)
Published on Jul 19, 2021 07:01 AM IST

Taapsee Pannu on negative reviews of Haseen Dillruba: 'I don’t mind criticism'

Taapsee Pannu talks about criticism of her recent Netflix film, Haseen Dillruba, how portraying such characters affect her in personal life and more in an interview.

Taapsee Pannu talks about her recent film, Haseen Dillruba.(Tejinder Singh Khamkha)
Published on Jul 18, 2021 02:20 PM IST

Taapsee says boyfriend Mathias 'does not understand emotions in her films'

Taapsee Pannu shares the favourite films of her boyfriend Mathias Boe, and her mother. She also talked about Shabaash Mithu in a new interview with Hindustan Times.

Taapsee Pannu talks about her recent films and more in a new interview. (Pic : Tejinder Singh Khamkha)
Updated on Jul 18, 2021 10:59 AM IST

Shreyas Talpade on doing Great Grand Masti as well as Dor

Actor-filmmaker Shreyas Talpade has worked in many films, ranging from Dor to Housefull to Great Grand Masti. He talks about his varied choice of movies.

Shreyas Talpade talks about working in various films, being offered his first commercial film and more in an interview.
Published on Jul 05, 2021 07:05 AM IST

Shreyas Talpade on working with stars: 'The other person will be insecure'

Shreyas Talpade says that he has a filmography like none other, adding that he believes in his craft and the belief makes him a secure co-star.

Shreyas Talpade talks about his huge and varied filmography, working with stars and more in an interview.
Published on Jul 04, 2021 12:47 PM IST

Farhan Akhtar says everyone is 'guilty' of being judgemental

Farhan Akhtar has said that everyone makes judgements about others based on religion, caste, skin colour, and even level of education, but his new film, Toofan, attempts to break these notions.

Farhan Akhtar stars as a disgraced boxer in Toofan.
Published on Jul 01, 2021 07:10 AM IST

Rakeysh Mehra: 'Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti'

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has said that his new film, Toofan, is a mix of his earlier films Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Rakeysh Omprakash: Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti.
Published on Jun 30, 2021 05:50 PM IST

Shibani Kashyap says no one wants to acknowledge she is a composer too

Shibani Kashyap shares her views on reality shows like Indian Idol, how the industry treats her as a singer-composer, and more, in an exclusive interview.

Shibani Kashyap says no one wants to acknowledge she is a composer too.
Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:06 AM IST

DJ Sheizwood says reality show judges are only promoting themselves

DJ Sheizwood has shares his views on reality shows, how things have changed, and how he transformed from bhajan singer Ashish Chandra to DJ Sheizwood.

DJ Sheizwood on reality shows and his own journey in the industry.
Published on Jun 23, 2021 12:26 AM IST

Kumar Sanu says Indian Idol relying on 'gossip' is 'no big deal'

Kumar Sanu has shared his views on singing reality shows, how the music industry has changed since the 90s, and more in an exclusive interview.

Kumar Sanu on reality shows like Indian Idol.
Updated on Jun 22, 2021 11:34 PM IST

World Music Day 2021: Kumar Sanu, Shibani Kashyap on how industry has changed

On World Music Day 2021, we talked to singers from the 90s - Kumar Sanu, Shibani Kashyap, Mohit Chauhan and DJ Sheizwood -- to explore how the industry has changed over past few decades.

Kumar Sanu and other senior singers talk about the changes music industry has seen over past few years.
Published on Jun 21, 2021 06:02 PM IST

World Music Day: How Imtiaz Ali used songs as a narrative tool in his films

While Hindi films are widely known for their song-and-dance sequences, not every filmmaker has the understanding to use film music as a narrative tool. Imtiaz Ali is one of the exceptions.

Tamasha: How Imtiaz Ali uses music as a narrative tool in his films
Published on Jun 21, 2021 07:16 AM IST

Nikki Tamboli reveals why her bond with Rahul Vaidya has changed

Nikki Tamboli talks about her upcoming show, Khatron Ke Khiladi, how it made her equations with Rahul Vaidya change, and much more in an exclusive interview.

Nikki Tamboli talks about the change in her bond with Rahul Vaidya and Abhinav Shukla, from Bigg Boss 14 to Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
Published on Jun 20, 2021 10:58 PM IST

Vidya Balan was the first choice for Sherni, reveals director Amit Masurkar

As Sherni releases online on Friday, June 18, the film's director Amit Masurkar opened up about production and casting of the film, his philosophy behind Sherni and more in an interview.

Amit Masurkar's Sherni explores the man-animal divide and talks about wildlife conservation.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 07:03 AM IST

Aamir Khan on Lagaan vs Gadar clash: 'People travelled in trucks to see it'

Aamir Khan talked about Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan as it turns 20 on Tuesday. He also opened up on the film failing to win an Oscar and the much-hyped box office clash with Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.

Aamir Khan talks about his film Lagaan, as it turns 20 on Tuesday.
Published on Jun 15, 2021 11:06 AM IST

Gadar Ek Prem Katha turns 20: Director says 'intellectuals did not understand'

Director Anil Sharma is excited about the craze around his 2001 film, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, which featured Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in lead roles. The film turns 20 on Tuesday.

Gadar Ek Prem Katha turns 20: Sunny Deol in a scene from the film.
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 11:32 AM IST

Nikki Tamboli on dealing with her brother's loss

Nikki Tamboli lost her brother Jatin Tamboli last month and says she has not even had a conversation with her parents as she fears crying in front of them.

Nikki Tamboli talks about dealing with the loss of her brother.
Published on Jun 13, 2021 07:37 AM IST

'Salman Khan got ready for Radhe fight sequences in 20 seconds', says Gautam

Gautam Gulati opened up about bagging a huge project like Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, sharing screen space with Randeep Hooda and Salman Khan, and more in an exclusive interview.

A still from Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.
Published on May 23, 2021 06:52 AM IST

Gautam Gulati says he 'didn't walk out' on three-film deal with Balaji

Actor Gautam Gulati opens up about his three-film deal with Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures which ended on a controversial note, his association with Salman Khan, and more.

Actor Gautam Gulati essayed a negative role in Radhe Your Most Wanted Bhai.(HT)
Updated on May 23, 2021 06:53 AM IST

Iulia Vantur: 'Salman Khan is the definition of being human'

Singer Iulia Vantur talks about rumoured boyfriend Salman Khan, her latest project - Radhe Your Most Wanted Bhai, and more in an exclusive chat.

Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur are rumoured to be in a relationship.(HT Photo)
Published on May 13, 2021 07:36 AM IST

Manoj Bajpayee birthday interview: 'National award was like poetic justice'

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who celebrates his 52nd birthday on Friday, chats about his work, his struggle against coronavirus, his love for Neeraj Pandey and much more in an exclusive interview.

Interview Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who turns 52 on Friday, bagged the Best Actor award for Bhonsle at the National Film Awards recently.
Published on Apr 23, 2021 07:25 AM IST

Namak Issk Ka actor Shruti Sharma denies that the show romanticises violence

While her show often romanticises violent behaviour, Shruti Sharma claims that her character has never been shown as a victim.

Shruti Sharma plays the lead in Namak Issk Ka
Published on Mar 24, 2021 07:10 AM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Mumbai Saga: Five over-used dialogues by John Abraham that we've heard enough

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta's recent outing, Mumbai Saga, is much like his movies - full of cliches, over-the-top-drama and dialogues written for the sake of whistles.

John Abraham as Amartya Rao in Mumbai Saga.
Updated on Mar 22, 2021 03:27 PM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Satish Kaushik hospitalised, after two days of home quarantine

Satish Kaushik, who had tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week, has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital, his spokesperson confirmed.

Actor-director Satish Kaushik is in a Mumbai hospital, getting treated for coronavirus. (HT_PRINT)
Published on Mar 21, 2021 09:33 PM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Ridhi Dogra on television's regressive content: 'TV is reflective of society'

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ridhi Dogra opens up about the quality of shows on TV, the vast urban and rural divide in India and more.

Actor Ridhi Dogra has been a part of TV shows such as Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? and Woh Apna Sa.
Updated on Mar 13, 2021 07:49 AM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Monica Dogra on women-led show: 'Have always been in rooms full of boys'

Monica Dogra talks about making a mark in showbiz, the need to talk about successful women and her digital debut in this interview with HT.

Actress Monica Dogra poses during the screening of ALT Balaji's 'The Married Woman', in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Mar 10, 2021 07:26 AM IST
BySweta Kaushal

The Married Woman review: Melodrama and monologues kill the charm

The Married Woman review: Starring Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra in the lead, the show is mostly stereotypical, especially in the portrayal of religion and sexuality.

Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra in a still from The Married Woman.
Published on Mar 09, 2021 04:20 PM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Sharib Hashmi on making Danny Boyle laugh during Slumdog Millionaire audition

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sharib Hashmi talks about The Family Man season 2, the experience of working with Kangana Ranaut on Dhaakad and more.

Sharib Hashmi appears in a supporting role in The Family Man.
Published on Mar 09, 2021 07:10 AM IST
BySweta Kaushal

Renuka Shahane: 'I am so bad at auditions, I get rejected'

Actor-filmmaker Renuka Shahane talks about her films, career, and more.

Renuka Shahane talks about her films, career and more. (Photo by Sarang Gupta/Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Feb 24, 2021 11:57 AM IST
BySweta Kaushal
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