Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
Tariq Mohammad: As writer-director you can do better justice to a project
After being part of multiple films, writer Tariq Mohammad decided to wear the director’s hat to do full justice to his stories and script
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:32 PM IST
Haddi actor Vipin Sharma: More efforts needed to make OTT shows unique
Sharma is happy with the OTT boom but feels makers should work more on production of web content like it is done in films.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:31 PM IST
Mom actor Abhimanyu Singh: Selfiee started a colourful chapter in my career
Gulaal (2009) and Sooryavanshi (2021) actor Abhimanyu Singh feels happy to break the villain mould and play comic as well as intense roles in upcoming projects.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:29 PM IST
Gullak actor Harsh Mayar: I can’t do projects mindlessly and regret later
Hichiki and Gullak actor Harsh Mayar says that he is not in any rat race of harping on the success of his projects and going on project signing spree.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 01:03 PM IST
Panchayat ke Binod ne zindagi badal di: Ashok Pathak
The actor says though he’s been around since 2011, the web show gave him his due. Memes for dialogue ‘Dekh raha hai Binod?’ was trending on social media
Published on Nov 28, 2023 12:04 PM IST
The Freelancer actor Manjari Fadnnis: It’s a beautiful new beginning for me
Actor Manjari Fadnnis says she is getting better opportunities now
Published on Nov 27, 2023 06:57 PM IST
Broken Aur Beautiful actor Pooja Bhamrrah: Honing skills worked in my favour
From being an engineer in biotec to modelling and then exploring acting, Pooja Bhamrrah says every step has helped her cement her position in the industry.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:15 AM IST
College veterans make Chai with Churchians sweeter
Students from batches 1966 to 1973 came together at their alma mater Christ Church College to relive school days.
Published on Nov 22, 2023 11:56 AM IST
Aasif Sheikh’s learning from life: Prefer to bank on what is in hand
Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai actor Aasif Sheikh says it’s not advisable to bank on something unseen
Published on Nov 20, 2023 06:35 PM IST
Cricketers gear up: India, India!
As the cricket world is eagerly waiting for the grand finale of the 2023 World Cup, former and current players in Lucknow share their plans for the big game.
Published on Nov 19, 2023 04:30 PM IST
Bandaa… director Apoorv Singh Karki: Can’t repeat myself, want to try all genres
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Aspirants director Apoorv Singh Karki says he is not keen to ride the success wave
Published on Nov 18, 2023 12:17 PM IST
Chhichhore actor Saharsh Kumar Shukla: Not in a position to make choices
Saharsh Kumar Shukla, best known for his role of Bevda in Chhichhore, says only working hard with full honesty is in his hand
Published on Nov 17, 2023 06:21 PM IST
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Meenakshi Dixit: Hindi projects are my focus but South films equally important’
The Laal Rang and Lupt actor Meenakshi Dixit is happy balancing both regional and Hindi film industry and wants to continue doing so.
Published on Nov 16, 2023 12:04 PM IST
Working Diwali for Dharmendra and other actors in Lucknow
Three big-budget films are being shot in Lucknow, the shooting of which will continue during festivities as well. It’s going to be a working Diwali for actors.
Published on Nov 12, 2023 02:53 PM IST
Diwali special: Sweets are passe; healthy, non-sugar ‘shots’ are in
Catering to the demand for healthier sweets during the Festival of Lights, sweetmeats are being made without sugar and artificial sweeteners, using natural fruits and super-food seeds. These options are popular with both diabetics and health-conscious individuals.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 06:28 AM IST
Deep Saxena, Lucknow
Diwali mithais 101: A mix of old and new
While sweet shops in Lucknow are offering modern bakery varieties to patrons, bakers have made room for some traditional mithais too
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Kiran Sharma: Actors across age groups are getting good opportunities
Last seen in the OTT series Trial by Fire, Kiran Sharma is happy that actors across age groups are getting opportunities and good content to be a part of.
Published on Nov 04, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Anupriya Goenka: My pursuit has been to choose the right creators and content
Actor Anupriya Goenka that she has been working parallelly in both the mediums – films and OTT.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 11:26 AM IST
Lucknow-born actor Shrey Bhargava bags award in Singapore, next stop Bollywood!
After winning the Singaporean national award, he will be pitched against Prosenjit Chatterjee at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for the best-supporting role.
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 02:03 PM IST
Gulzar: Films only show what happens around us
Writer-lyricist Gulzar feels those who have a problem with today’s film and music must focus on fixing the social issues that the latter attempt to explore.
Published on Oct 31, 2023 10:12 AM IST
Gulzar takes the audience on a poetic journey
During the event, Gulzar spoke about the scars of the partition, which are reflected in his writings, songs, and films.
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 06:50 AM IST
Deep Saxena, Lucknow
Beyond the Stadium: No Tickets? No Worries! Cricketainment galore for India-England Clash in Lucknow
A selection of restaurants and lounges are gearing up to broadcast the match on big screens while offering enticing deals for their patrons.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Spiced with the soul of sportspersons journey: Samarpit on National Games anthem
After composing the anthem for 37th National Games 2023, to be held in Goa from October 26, composer Samarpit Golani wants to compose more sports theme songs.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 11:21 AM IST
Now I want to try Ramlila: Danish Akhtar Saifi on playing Lord Hanuman
Having played Lord Hanuman five times in his 8-year-old acting career, wrestler-turned-actor Danish Akhtar Saifi is geared up to play the diety in Ramlila.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 07:10 PM IST
Mirzapur actor Anjumm Sharma: My film & theatre stint helped me arrive, finally
Mirzapur actor Anjumm Sharma says he is set to fly now with the coming season
Published on Oct 21, 2023 06:41 PM IST
Surendra Pal: Done a few mytho shows but my roles were immensely popular
Actor Surendra Pal says his tryst with mythological shows have been much lesser than the social shows but his roles in the former have become ajar and amar!
Published on Oct 17, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Shreyas Talpade, Manjari Fadnnis on a roll at Residency
Shooting for KC Bokadia's next feature film Zindagi Namkeen Hai began at Residency in Lucknow on Sunday with actors Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Fadnnis.
Published on Oct 16, 2023 09:21 AM IST
Fukrey 3 actor Amit Dhawan: These 22 years have been my learning period
Starting with episodic on TV to small roles in films, actor Amit Dhawan took 22 years to get his first major break where he plays an antagonist in Fukrey 3
Published on Oct 15, 2023 06:41 PM IST
Acting and direction are the balancing factors of my life: Rakesh Chaturvedi Om
Rakesh Chaturvedi Om started his career as an actor and gradually started writing, which eventually got him into direction.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 06:46 PM IST
Film and OTT are similar and different at the same time: Deepak Kingrani
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Special Ops writer Deepak Kingrani highlights the difference between the two mediums
Published on Oct 03, 2023 08:55 AM IST
