Sweta Kaushal has 13 years of experience covering Bollywood and regional movies, TV shows, national current affairs and social issues.
Articles by Sweta Kaushal
Deepak Tijori shares his story of being rejected and then offered a film
Sharing details of being rejected for a film that eventually turned out to be one of the biggest ones in his career, Deepak Tijori talks about Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.
Updated on Feb 23, 2021 03:29 PM IST
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Ayub Khan blames TRP for TV shows 'running despite storylines coming to an end'
Actor Ayub Khan talks about his latest TV show, Ranju Ki Betiyan, how TV content has changed over the years, and why TV shows often seem unending.
Published on Feb 18, 2021 07:41 AM IST
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Deepshikha Nagpal: 'It is a male-dominating society, cannot blame the industry'
Set to be seen in the upcoming TV show Ranju Ki Betiyan, Deepshikha Nagpal opens up on gender pay gap, her favourite Bigg Boss contestants and more in an interview.
Published on Feb 12, 2021 07:28 AM IST
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55km/sec review: Richa Chadha, Mrinal Dutt stuck in a confused narrative
While her debut film Cargo was an impressive blend of mythology and sci-fi, Arati Kadav's latest, short film 55km/sec, does not live up to the mark.
Published on Jan 20, 2021 04:54 PM IST
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Delhi filmmaker Tarun Jain's Kaala explores racism beyond black and white
The filmmaker shares the journey of writing and making the film, and how it transformed his own outlook towards racial discrimination.
Published on Jan 15, 2021 05:10 PM IST
Neetu Chandra debuts in Hollywood: 'The Never Back Down role was written for me'
Neetu Chandra is all set to make her Hollywood debut with the next instalment of action franchise, Never Back Down: Revolt.
Published on Jan 12, 2021 02:41 PM IST
Mukesh Chhabra on the tough year that 2020 was: ‘Lockdown happened, then Sushant happened, Dil Bechara released’
Casting director and filmmaker opens up on surviving the turbulent year that was 2020, losing his close friend Sushant Singh Rajput, and his debut film Dil Bechara.
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 07:22 AM IST
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Ishteyak Khan: ‘Character actors like us prepare a lot so our small parts stand out in a film’
Actor Ishteyak Khan opens up about his best roles, the experience of working with Anurag Basu on Ludo and more in an interview.
Published on Dec 10, 2020 06:30 PM IST
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Actor Shiv Kumar Verma suffering from COPD, CINTAA requests help from Salman Khan, Akshay, Amitabh and Vidya Balan
Veteran actor Shiv Kumar Verma is on ventilator as he fights COPD. He has tested negative for coronavirus. CINTAA has sought help from fans and Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Vidya Balan and Amitabh Bachchan for his treatment.
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 12:04 PM IST
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Jaan Kumar Sanu’s mother Rita says he maybe infatuated with Nikki Tamboli: ‘My son is young’
Rita Bhattacharya talks about her son and singer Jaan Kumar Sanu who is currently participating in Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 14.
Updated on Nov 05, 2020 06:50 AM IST
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Laghushanka review: Shweta Tripathi’s short film offers an escapist solution for a complex problem
Laghushanka review: The short film draws attention to how our society overlooks the importance of an individual’s thoughts for their relationship and sacrifices them all at the altar of social security and the comfort of others involved.
Published on Oct 17, 2020 03:45 PM IST
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Barun Sobti on film and Tv industry: : ‘I do not think anyone goes out of their way to hurt or harm anyone’
Actor Barun Sobti talks about entering showbiz a decade ago as a newcomer and how tough the industry could be. He also opens up on his new film, Halahal.
Published on Sep 22, 2020 06:05 PM IST
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Devoleena Bhattacharjee says she stands with Ankita Lokhande: ‘She has always been a sweetheart, has supported people’
Devoleena Bhattacharjee talks about her tweets supporting Ankita Lokhande, her role in Saath Nibhana Saathiya and more in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 06:40 AM IST
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Producer-actor Ritika Anand on JL50: ‘Parts of our hearts broke when we decided on OTT release’
Ritika Anand, who plays a pilot in JL50 and also makes her production debut with the project, talks about conception of the desi sci-fi, the change from theatrical to digital release and more in an exclusive interview.
Published on Sep 11, 2020 09:08 PM IST
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Piyush Mishra on nepotism in Bollywood: ‘No Kapoor or Khan family came in my way, but dadagiri does exist’
JL50’s Professor Mitra aka Piyush Mishra says he has never been adversely affected due to nepotism but there is an element of ‘goondagiri’ in the industry.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 06:36 AM IST
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JL50 review: Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapur’s sci-fi mystery gets a smooth landing
JL50 review: This science fiction show offers a uniquely Indian take on time travel as Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapur and Piyush Mishra deliver solid performances.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 11:55 AM IST
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Aye Mere Humsafar’s Tina Philip: ‘A lot of people comment on my skin colour, say isko chamka do’
A chartered accountant by qualification, TV actor Tina Philip says she always wanted to become an actor, shares her story of struggles in India and more in this exclusive interview.
Published on Sep 01, 2020 12:20 PM IST
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Padmavyuha actor Pooja Batra on her film: ‘You can take any religion and it will fit into the narrative’
Filmmaker Raj Krishna and actor Pooja Batra talk about their new film, Padmavyuha.
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 11:24 PM IST
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Films on Sushant Singh Rajput: Producer Sanoj Mishra accuses actor’s doppelganger Sachin Tiwari of cheating, TikTok star claims he was tortured
Pictures from Suicide or Murder are already out and producer Sanoj Mishra now claims Sachin Tiwari took money from him, listened to the script and then went ahead with another film on the same subject.
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 07:30 PM IST
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Churails review: Nimra Bucha and her burkha-clad team is here with a bewitching tale. Watch out patriarchy
Churails review: Meher Bano, Sarwat Gilani, Nimra Bucha and Yasra Rizvi play lead characters in this intense and liberated tale.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 11:07 AM IST
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Churails: Asim Abbasi’s burkha-clad avengers channel women’s rage in first Pak web series for Zee5
Zee Network has revived its content brand from Pakistan, Zindagi, and Churails is its first project. The director of the web show, Asim Abbasi, and its cast take about their quirky presentation.
Published on Aug 11, 2020 12:26 AM IST
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Prakash Jha on Pareeksha’s portrayal of class divide: ‘It eventually boils down to whether you have the money or not’
Filmmaker Prakash Jha talks about the new education policy, his new film Pareeksha and the class divide in India’s education system in an exclusive interview.
Updated on Aug 07, 2020 02:09 PM IST
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Pareeksha movie review: Adil Hussain, Shubham excel in a telling comment on India’s class divide, education
The pace of Prakash Jha’s film Pareeksha may be slow, but brilliant performances and a realistic take on how class divide affects education make it a compelling watch.
Updated on Aug 06, 2020 11:07 AM IST
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Hansal Mehta on Omerta: ‘Anurag Kashyap had more conviction in the film than I had’
After Omerta came to an OTT platform recently, fans have been showering love and praises on filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s film starring Rajkummar Rao.
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 01:15 PM IST
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma topples Kundali Bhagya to become most watched Hindi show: BARC data
As the show went back on floors after months, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma has topped BARC chart, becoming the most watched among Hindi entertainment shows.
Updated on Jul 31, 2020 06:25 PM IST
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Remembering Mohammad Rafi: A playlist of his 30 songs for all your different moods
Friday marks the 40th death anniversary of legendary singer Mohammad Rafi and we bring an exhaustive list of 30 songs to remember him by.
Updated on Jul 31, 2020 09:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sweta Kaushal
Tigmanshu Dhulia: ‘Two strong groups in industry made money but did nothing for cinema’
In an exclusive interview, Tigmanshu Dhulia sees nothing wrong with groupism as long as it leads to productive work and good cinema. The director, however, says that is where the groups failed the film industry.
Updated on Jul 28, 2020 11:39 AM IST
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Divya Dutta, Annup Sonii’s The Relationship Manager asks women to break the silence on domestic violence
Divya Dutta plays a homemaker struggling with abuse at home, during the lockdown period in The Relationship Manager. How Annup Sonii - a relationship manager from her bank - manages to offer the much-needed mental support and push she needed is what the short film traces.
Published on Jul 19, 2020 01:40 PM IST
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Tere Bin Laden’s Abhishek Sharma wants to wait for theatres to open for Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari release
Filmmaker Abhishek Sharma talks about his decade long career in Bollywood, the struggles involved, the lockdown and his upcoming film Suraj Par Mangal Bhari.
Updated on Jul 17, 2020 08:08 PM IST
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‘Innumerable things can make you bitter in this industry, one needs to stay positive’: Ronjini Chakraborty
Ronjini Chakraborty talks about the pros and cons of being an outsider in Bollywood.
Published on Jul 04, 2020 01:25 PM IST
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