Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
International artistes to perform at dance festival in Lucknow
Artistes from the US, the UK, Canada and India are set to share the stage during the fifth season of LIFPA concert at UP Sangeet Natak Academy on Sunday.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:31 PM IST
Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, Imtiaz Ali and Sudhir Mishra to grace Lucknow LitFest
Literary giants and Bollywood stars to grace the two-day Metaphor Lucknow LitFest from December 14 at the Confederation of Indian Institute premises in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Arts meets technology at this exhibition at Novembre Numérique in Lucknow
To promote digital art and culture, Alliance Française Network has come up with an exhibition titled Novembre Numérique at Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 12:16 AM IST
Chandrika Devi Heritage Run: Vintage beauties shine at heritage ride in Lucknow
Vintage beauties were on the roll during The Chandrika Devi Heritage Run held in the state capital on Sunday morning in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 11:43 PM IST
Jai Ho actor Santosh Shukla: It’s a blessing to shoot in your home state
Lucknow lad and actor Santosh Shukla recently wrapped the shoot for a six-episode web series Bhakshan 1.0 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 11:42 PM IST
Run-up to Christmas: Cake-mixing ceremonies in Lucknow ring in Yuletide spirit!
The Yuletide spirit is catching up with restaurants, hotels and bakeries in Lucknow all gearing up to attract patrons and make the festivities special.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Author Yatindra Mishra: Biopics gave me fame but poetry is for the soul
The author of the biography Gulzar Saab, Yatindra Mishra, hosted a book-reading session for his book of poetry, Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke in Lucknow.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Sutapa Sikdar: Babil pe bahut zyada pressure hai, almost depression mein hai
Late actor Irfaan’s wife writer-producer Sutapa Sikdar is worried about her actor-son Babil Khan due to the constant comparisions with his legend father
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:55 PM IST
KR$NA, Fotty Seven and Bali enthral Lucknowites
Rapper and musician KR$NA enthraled Lucknowites with his rocking performance at a concert held in Lucknow. Singers singers Fotty Seven and Bali also performed.
Published on Dec 01, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Akanksha Sethi: Working with Amit Trivedi was a life-changing experience for me
Riding high on the success of her recent song, Sajaniya, with singer-composer Amit Trivedi and singer Armaan Malik, she is hopeful for the coming year
Published on Nov 29, 2024 06:18 PM IST
Late actor Irrfan’s wife Sutupa Sikdar at Lucknow’s Kabir Festival
The highlight of this year’s Kabir Fest will be a discussion titled Kya Gazab Kirdaar Tha Wo, Jo Humara Yaar Tha with Irfaan’s wife and writer Sutapa Sikdar
Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:27 AM IST
Countdown to Black Friday begins in Lucknow! Here’s where and how to shop
Black Friday (Nov 29) isn’t just a shopping day; it’s a global celebration of unbeatable deals. For shoppers, it’s the perfect time to tick off wishlist items!
Published on Nov 28, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Singer Master Saleem: Papa ki maar ka nateeja hai, main aaj gaa raha hoon
Master Saleem goes back to memory lane and tells how strict measures taken by his father Sufi singer Ustad Puran Shah Koti have made him a popular singer today.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Javed Akhtar, Prateek Kuhad to headline Repertwahr Festival in Lucknow
Gaurav Kapoor, Harsh Gujral, Ravi Gupta, Azhar Iqbal, Priya Malik, Laksh, Raman Negi, Eishita Chaturvedi, Rahgir, Agnee and Thaikkudam Bridge will also perform
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Exclusive: Bulleya singer Amit Mishra marries Kriti Thakur in Lucknow
Singer Amit Mishra is now a married man. The Lucknowite tied the knot with Kriti Mahendra Singh Thakur at the ceremony held in his hometown on Friday.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 11:41 AM IST
Master Saleem and Nandesh Umap to headline Deshaj folk art event in Lucknow
With Mahakhumbh as theme, Kerala’s Garudan Parava, Assam’s Bhaona, nautanki, Pai-Danda and other folk art to be highlight this year at Deshaj event in Lucknow.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Lucknow concerts: A Galaxy of singers set to raise the music temperature
Lucknow is all set to witness some of the biggest stars from the world of music performing in the city
Published on Nov 13, 2024 02:55 PM IST
Reeta Sanyal writer Amit Khan: A hattrick of hit shows led to flood of offers
After the OTT series Bicchoo Ka Khel and Commander Karan Saxena this year, UPite and author Amit Khan hit a hattrick with the series Reeta Sanyal.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Shahbaz Khan: At this stage of career can’t start making reels for social media
Actor Shahbaz Khan, who will be seen in The Real Encounter, says, “Instagram ke followers, hits on reels and whether you are trending now guides your prospect.”
Published on Nov 09, 2024 08:05 PM IST
Gulzar Saab author Yatindra Mishra to come up with a poetry book after 13 years
Thirteen years after the release of his poetry book Vibhas, author Yatindra Mishra is set to launch Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke, which includes 100 poems.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Divya Dutta: Lucknow bachpan aur Ludhiana ki yaad dilata hai
National award-winning actor Divya Dutta says shooting in Lucknow reminds her about hometown Ludhiana. The actor has shot in the state capital multiple times.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Harshit Saxena releases bhajan in Ayodhya, wants youth to connect with the genre
Singer Harshit Saxena has been busy composing bhajans for quite some time now & he recently came up with two songs that were released at Hanuman Ghari, Ayodhya.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Singer Amit Mishra misses not being with elder sister on Bhai Dooj
Singer Amit Mishra enjoys being in his hometown of Lucknow for the festivities, but he feels the absence of his elder sister Sushma Mishra on Bhai Dooj.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Diwali special | Sanjeev Kapoor, Pankaj Bhadouria & Mohsin share flavour of love
To celebrate the festival of lights and make it tastier, we got chefs to divulge their Diwali special recipes for our readers.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 01:00 PM IST
Bollywood singers Javed Ali, Kailash Kher, Aastha Gill share their Diwali faves
On Diwali today, artistes Javed Ali, Kailash Kher, Aastha Gill, Kanika Kapoor and Kavita Seth tell HT City how music adds a dash of cheer to their festivities
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Subedaar Anil Kapoor reports to Lucknow, will begin shoot on Diwali
Actor Anil Kapoor landed in Lucknow ahead of the shoot of his next film Subedaar. The Night Manager actor will shoot in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra and Chambal.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:27 AM IST
28 lakh diyas, aarti by 1100 vedacharyas, all you need to know about Deepotsav
On October 30, two world records will be made during the Deepotsav —28 lakh diyas and aarti by 1100 vedacharyas.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 02:09 PM IST
Lucknowites run for fitness! Lt Gen Mukesh Chadha, Anurag Kashyap flag off
Fitness freak Lucknowites joined Lucknow Run event held in the state capital on Sunday morning.
Published on Oct 27, 2024 06:47 PM IST
Diwali market lights up spirits in Lucknow!
With only a few days left before Diwali, customers in Lucknow are actively shopping to avoid the last-minute rush.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Maati Kala Utsav in Lucknow: Get your clay goodies for Diwali at this mela!
One of the most sought-after humble fairs in Lucknow, the Maati Kala Mela is back on the premises of Khadi Bhawan in Dalibagh locality.
Published on Oct 24, 2024 06:26 PM IST