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“At 22, I was questioning my sexuality, but was technically single,” says chef Ritu Dalmia

The award-winning chef gets nostalgic about her first attempt at making cheese soufflé, wanting to teach Delhi how to eat Italian food, and living on a bank balance of less than ₹10,000

Ritu Dalmia at 22 (inset) and now (above), at 48

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Published on Mar 27, 2021 09:19 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

HT Brunch Cover Story: Scars and stripes

Women’s Day Special: Should imperfections on our bodies make us insecure? Meet five strong women, who wear lessons of life like badges of honour

Scars and marks carry beautiful stories – of recovery, struggle, stigma and strife; Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Saket, New Delhi; Art direction: Amit Malik; Styling: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Anuj Dogra; (From Left to Right) On Manisha: Dress, Dramebaaz by Ritika; rings, Senco Gold & Diamonds; On Mandeep: Top, Zara; jeans, Mango;heels, H&M; On Nidhi: Top and pants, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; earrings, Senco Gold & Diamonds; On Rashi: Dress, Monika Rajeev Malik; watch, Gucci; shoes, Bata; rings, Senco Gold & Diamonds; (Below)On Devica: Top, Dramebaaz by Ritika; jeans, Zara; boots, Mango (Shivamm Paathak)

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Published on Mar 06, 2021 07:09 PM IST

ByLubna Salim, with inputs by Veenu Singh

“At 22, I was doing Broadway in NYC,” says actor Parvin Dabas

The actor gets candid about his tours and travels, love life and bank balance

Parvin Dabas (left) with his best friend, Terence Joyce, at the Gypsy King concert in Central Park, New York

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Published on Jan 03, 2021 07:12 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Over the top and out!

Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta holds forth on the freedom of OTT in times of pandemic, and picks the 10 best shows she has watched this year

Deepa Mehta photographed in New Delhi earlier this month(Raajessh Kashyap)

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Published on Dec 27, 2020 06:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“At 22, I was confused, scared and worried,” says actor Gulshan Grover

The actor gets nostalgic about working towards being an actor, his Dilliwaali girlfriend and being broke at 22

Gulshan Grover with actor Anil Kapoor, who was his acting school batchmate

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Updated on Dec 27, 2020 07:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

We’re going to the movies!

The movie screenings at I-View World Film Festival in a mall offered a welcome break from small screen entertainment

The I-View World festival kicked off with the screening of celebrated filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s Funny Boy, which is also Canada’s official entry to the Oscars 2021

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Updated on Dec 20, 2020 11:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“At 22, I had a gypsy’s soul and a warrior’s spirit,” says Ritu Beri

The fashion designer gets nostalgic about her hopes, dreams, career and family life

Ritu Beri in her room in celebratory mode, upon getting admission into the first batch of NIFT Delhi

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Updated on Dec 20, 2020 07:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“I wanted to reach the top of my cooking game before I turned 30,” says chef Sanjeev Kapoor

The celebrity chef takes a walk down memory lane as he discusses his hopes, dreams and fashion sense when he was 22

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor playing the guitar at his place in Varanasi while working at Hotel Varanasi Ashok

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Updated on Dec 06, 2020 07:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“At 22, I bought my first mobile phone using my own money,” says actor Divya Dutta

The actor gets candid about her fashion choices, bank balance and life lessons

Divya Dutta being given a warm welcome by the principal when she first visited her college, Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana, after joining films

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Updated on Nov 22, 2020 08:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

HT Brunch Cover Story: Diwali with the Rainas

How cricketer Suresh Raina, wife Priyanka and daughter Gracia introduced 8-month-old Rio to the festival of lights

Cricketer Suresh Raina with wife Priyanka, daughter Gracia, 4, and their 8-month-old son, Rio. On Suresh: Pants and short kurta set, Antar-Agni. On Priyanka: Long skirt and top, Rahul Mishra; Heels, Steve Madden; Ring, Knick Knack Nook; Earrings, Zariin. On kids: Outfit, from a store in Khan Market, Delhi. Art direction: Amit Malik; Styling assistant: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain(Shivamm Paathak)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2020 08:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“At 22, I was restless and hungry for life,” says author Aatish Taseer

The author goes on a trip down memory lane reminiscing about his finances, romantic life, living in New York and the biggest life lesson

Aatish with his friends in Florence with the river Arno and its bridges behind him

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Updated on Nov 08, 2020 12:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“My favourite side of the bed is the one further away from the door,” says actor Rakul Preet Singh

The actor who is a HT Brunch protege lets us into her bedroom and reveals some heartfelt secrets

Rakul Preet Singh poses for the HT Brunch In Bed With... column. Styling: Anisha Jain(Rahul Jhangiani)

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Published on Nov 01, 2020 07:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Nostalgia photo feature: When I was 22, I wanted to helm Thai Pavilion, says Chef Manish Mehrotra

The chef goes on a nostalgic trip down the memory lane recounting his finances, fashion sense and biggest life lesson

Chef Manish Mehrotra then at 22 (top), and now (above) at 46

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Updated on Nov 01, 2020 07:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“When I was 22... I was always hungry!” says David Abraham

The fashion designer tells us his biggest dream then and the life lessons he’s learnt over time

David Abraham at NID with Rakesh Thakore (behind him) and Archana Shah (next to him), founder of Bandhej and Padmini Nair and Reena Singh (far left)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2020 10:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“I wanted to be a nurse...” reveals Sunny Leone

The most Googled actor and a devoted mother of three loves pancakes for breakfast.

Sunny poses for the In Bed...column at her Mumbai home. Styling: Hitendra Kapopara; Make-up: Tomas Mouchka(Photo: Subi Samuel; Photo Imaging: Piyush Garg)

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Updated on Oct 11, 2020 01:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“When I was 22, I was gatecrashing Bollywood parties,” confesses Chunky Panday

Did you know the actor owned a purple Fiat Padmini, which was his most prized possession.

(Left) Chunky Panday, 22, and now, at 57

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Updated on Sep 27, 2020 02:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“When I was 22...I was free and limitless,” recounts Sonalika Sahay

Did you know the supermodel was an air-hostess as well as a part time model?

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Updated on Sep 25, 2020 02:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

HT Brunch Cover Story: The woman who dared to dream

Meet Diipa Khosla: the first Indian influencer to make it big internationally. Here’s how she is using her clout to change lives too

Indian influencer Diipa Khosla has over a million followers on Instagram and has featured on seven international magazine covers. Wardrobe: Sari and blouse, Vedika M; earrings, Sunta Shekhawat; Art direction: Amit Malik; Make-up & hair: Anuj Dogra; Location courtesy: Hyatt Regency Delhi(Hari Nair)

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Updated on Sep 13, 2020 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“My Tinder bio would read try a good boy for a change,” says Shreyas Talpade

The actor tells us the sexiest thing about him and shares his strategy in a crisis.

Actor Shreyas Talpade says the sexiest thing about him is his performance, pun intended! Make-up: Swapnil Pathare; Hair: Rohan Chauhan.(Mrunal Kalsekar)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2020 08:10 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda with Darshan Raval: “I’d like to emulate AR Rahman”

The young singer shares his childhood memories, defines love and tell us the one song he dare not remake

If not a singer, Darshan Raval says he would have been an RJ, traveller or photographer. Styling: Richa Singh(Deep Panchal)

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Updated on Aug 23, 2020 08:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda with Sayantani Ghosh: “I’d right swipe Bradley cooper on Tinder”

The actress says she’d be a journalist if not an actor and shares funny distortions of her name

Actress Sayantani Ghosh would gorge on chocolate if she had to cheat on her diet. Wardrobe:Denims, Zara; T-shirt, Only; shirt, Marks & Spencer. Make-up: Ketan; Hair: Lakshmi(Photographer: Rishab Dahiya)

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Published on Aug 16, 2020 07:01 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda: “A stimulating conversation can get me in the mood for love,” says Nimrat Kaur

The actor of The Lunchbox fame tells us who she is currently crushing on, top three qualities she always seeks in men and much more...

Nimrat Kaur says the best and worst thing about Bollywood is anything can happen at anytime. Outfit:Raghavendra Rathore(Mayur Bhatt)

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Published on Jul 19, 2020 07:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

“A relationship rule I always follow is respect,” says Neha Dhupia

The actress tells us what she loves about her husband, Angad Bedi and shares how motherhood has changed her

Neha Dhupia says the best thing about marriage is companionship. Location courtesy: Roadies Cafe, Noida(Sanchit Khanna)

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Published on Jul 12, 2020 07:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

The Hidden Gems : 5 underrated movies that are a must-watch!

Five filmmakers recommend movies that were a miss at the celluloid but a hit for them

Here are five movies that are not to be missed!

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Published on Jul 05, 2020 06:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda with Mrunal Thakur: “The best thing about Bollywood is that you can make a difference by being a part of a film, which inspires millions!”

The Super 30 actor also talks about men, mistakes, relationship rules, and reveals her celebrity crush!

Mrunal Thakur made her transition from television to movies with Love Sonia(N Click Photography)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2020 03:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Word power: Meet Anmol Malik, the new author in town

She might have started her career as a singer and lyricist, but the daughter of musician Anu Malik has found her true calling as a writer

Anmol Malik has just made her debut as an author(Porus Vimadalal)

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Updated on May 23, 2020 10:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

The quarantine reading list

Making the most of the lockdown, these actors are rekindling their love for the written word

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Published on May 23, 2020 10:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda with Kuldeep Yadav: “The best compliment I got from a fan: You bowl just like Shane Warne!”

The cricketer advises youngsters to believe in themselves and never give up!

If not a cricketer then Kuldeep Yadav would have been a pilot. Styling: Aditi Khanna; Make-up and hair: Nitasha Wah; Hoodie and shoes, Adidas; joggers, H&M(Photo: Subi Samuel)

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Published on May 17, 2020 01:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

HT Brunch Cover Story Summer Fitness Special: The fabulously fit Katrina Kaif

If you think the actor is in top form these days, it’s because she’s taking care of her body, mind and spirit

Katrina Kaif says that fitness has always been a huge part of her life and it’s not just working out at a gym. Make-up by Daniel Bauer; Hair by Franco Vallelonga; clothes and shoes, Reebok(Taras Taraporvala)

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Updated on May 17, 2020 01:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

Personal Agenda with Ricky Kej: “Best thing about lockdown? My dog is really happy!”

The Grammy Award-winning composer reveals his best-kept secrets

Ricky Kej wrote a song on nature when he was in grade five(Photo: Mithun Bhat)

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Updated on May 10, 2020 12:34 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVeenu Singh

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The award-winning chef gets nostalgic about her first attempt at making cheese soufflé, wanting to teach Delhi how to eat Italian food, and living on a bank balance of less than ₹10,000

Women’s Day Special: Should imperfections on our bodies make us insecure? Meet five strong women, who wear lessons of life like badges of honour

The actor gets candid about his tours and travels, love life and bank balance

Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta holds forth on the freedom of OTT in times of pandemic, and picks the 10 best shows she has watched this year

The actor gets nostalgic about working towards being an actor, his Dilliwaali girlfriend and being broke at 22

The movie screenings at I-View World Film Festival in a mall offered a welcome break from small screen entertainment

The fashion designer gets nostalgic about her hopes, dreams, career and family life

The celebrity chef takes a walk down memory lane as he discusses his hopes, dreams and fashion sense when he was 22

The actor gets candid about her fashion choices, bank balance and life lessons

How cricketer Suresh Raina, wife Priyanka and daughter Gracia introduced 8-month-old Rio to the festival of lights

The author goes on a trip down memory lane reminiscing about his finances, romantic life, living in New York and the biggest life lesson

The actor who is a HT Brunch protege lets us into her bedroom and reveals some heartfelt secrets

The chef goes on a nostalgic trip down the memory lane recounting his finances, fashion sense and biggest life lesson

The fashion designer tells us his biggest dream then and the life lessons he’s learnt over time

The most Googled actor and a devoted mother of three loves pancakes for breakfast.

Did you know the actor owned a purple Fiat Padmini, which was his most prized possession.

Did you know the supermodel was an air-hostess as well as a part time model?

Meet Diipa Khosla: the first Indian influencer to make it big internationally. Here’s how she is using her clout to change lives too

The actor tells us the sexiest thing about him and shares his strategy in a crisis.

The young singer shares his childhood memories, defines love and tell us the one song he dare not remake

The actress says she’d be a journalist if not an actor and shares funny distortions of her name

The actor of The Lunchbox fame tells us who she is currently crushing on, top three qualities she always seeks in men and much more...

The actress tells us what she loves about her husband, Angad Bedi and shares how motherhood has changed her

Five filmmakers recommend movies that were a miss at the celluloid but a hit for them

The Super 30 actor also talks about men, mistakes, relationship rules, and reveals her celebrity crush!

She might have started her career as a singer and lyricist, but the daughter of musician Anu Malik has found her true calling as a writer

Making the most of the lockdown, these actors are rekindling their love for the written word

The cricketer advises youngsters to believe in themselves and never give up!

If you think the actor is in top form these days, it’s because she’s taking care of her body, mind and spirit

The Grammy Award-winning composer reveals his best-kept secrets

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