Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
Desi food for DINKS
As special as the Lakhnawi tehzeeb, is now the ?Lakhnawi taste?. And, Lucknow?s taking the ?quick food? way as well. The range is dynamic as well. From the dhabas on the highways to the vendors on the city streets and the big food chains!
Published on Jun 30, 2006 12:11 AM IST
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Twinkling her way to acting!
CITY GIRL Twinkle Bajpai is donning new hats?acting, modeling and compering?beyond singing. All set to host Antakshari on the small screen she will also be seen soon promoting a new beauty cream, in print ads and acting in a serial on Zee TV. ?The shooting for Dheeraj Kumar?s Betiyan will start on July. I play a girl who is sixth amongst seven daughters and is an aspiring singer. I will relive my real life character,? says the bubbly singer. Has her focus shifted towards acting now? ?Singing is first on my agenda.
Published on Jun 29, 2006 12:11 AM IST
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My remixes are a hit but I hate the tag
SHE STARTED off with remix songs. She got recognition through remixes. But, today Vaishali Samant feels nothing can beat originals. ?The remix-singer tag limits the performer?s creativity. And getting rid of that becomes very tough. My song Aika Dajiba is an original number. But many think it?s a remix. That?s how the tag hampers your creativity,? she says with a dose of realism.
Published on Jun 19, 2006 12:13 AM IST
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He?s Lallan: Top mimicker
LALLAN WHO? The same familiar small-screen movie jockey who stuns you with 50-plus get-ups and mimicking 25 cine-stars! He?s just not an entertainer, but a great mimicker! So, be on guard! ?Hello! I?m not really that but I know how give the feel of the star I act like,?says Sunil ?Lallan? Grover. The fact remains that he is enjoying the small screen after a brief stint on the big screen. ?Earlier, I was skeptical about being a movie jockey. You come as an interruption!
Published on Jun 19, 2006 12:13 AM IST
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I have a global voice, call it a lion?s roar
TAKING CENTRE-STAGE in showbiz, the amazing Kailash Kher has lent both face and voice to the big-screen. ?Maybe this is my reserved quota of fame, which I am getting after so many years of struggle,? says the versatile singer humbly.
Published on Jun 18, 2006 12:20 AM IST
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Thank God, I?m back
This angry young man of the small screen is back in a warring family drama. But, this time not with the same Swabhiman! Yes! Rohit Roy is seen romancing Sangita Ghosh and anchoring in the musical talent hunt show.
Published on Jun 14, 2006 12:01 AM IST
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?Chal pade with big dreams!
ARIJIT VOTED his best friend Shamit out of Fame Gurukul last year. Everybody was shocked. How could Arijit do that? Shamit was his best friend! The shock became a wonderful surprise after one year when the best friends churned out a new musical album together! But, what really happened last year? HT Lucknow Live caught the two at a party!
Published on Jun 13, 2006 12:00 AM IST
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Destiny charted her course to acting
ACTING had never been on top of her career-options? list. A travelling buff, Reena Kapoor was high on adventure and even considered becoming a full time tourist guide to explore the world. But destiny had its way?and her interest charted her course to the small screen where she?s presently playing the lead in Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki.
Published on Jun 12, 2006 12:03 AM IST
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Her heart reaches out to all
She is the most-oft spotted face in the city?s elite circuit. Standing out at that, with her bindi as in her name, the multi-faceted Kumkum Roy Choudhury.
Published on Jun 09, 2006 12:00 AM IST
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Catch the master framer!
He?s not a trained artist. But Ravi Grover?s art is treasured by thousands in the creative world. He knows how to frame an art piece with a relevant theme.
Published on Jun 02, 2006 12:01 AM IST
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It was a deal!
NIMBLE FINGERS, focused eyes and pin-drop silence? the chatterati knew how to do it at MB Club this Saturday. No spy operation this, but Lucknow?s first rummy tournament!
Published on May 28, 2006 12:02 AM IST
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A nice baddie?s baatein
The negative sells, positively! And, this has been successfully experienced by small-screen actor Jayati Bhatia who started her career with positive roles but got real recognition playing negative characters.
Published on May 26, 2006 12:26 AM IST
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Neha spills her smooth-skin secrets
The beauty mantra of Miss Beautiful Skin-2006 is to ?Be happy and love yourself!? Little make-up is ?tooooooo much? grimaces Neha Ahuja. And, she would know! Be it a party or any big occasion, she prefers wowing all with her glowing skin sans any trace of make-up.
Published on May 19, 2006 12:12 AM IST
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She is a model mother!
THIS GEORGIAN hates kids. But, there is an exception. She loves her three-year-old son and that makes her a mother. Model Lada Singh knows what it takes to be a complete mother and perfect model. ?Yes, I get hassled when I find too many kids. But, Alex nee Aryan is my life. I was not ready for a baby, so five years of marriage went off without planning. And then God graced me with Aryan,? says the tall-blond model from Delhi, adding, ?Aryan says, ?My mom is a top model? and loves to watch me on the ramp.?
Published on May 15, 2006 12:39 AM IST
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MUM'S THE WORLD
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
Published on May 14, 2006 12:18 AM IST
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Heading for Germany
Arti Sharma is popularly known as ?Angela? on the modelling circuit but she prefers her original name, as it?s the one that gave her the Gladrags Megal Model title.
Published on May 12, 2006 12:02 AM IST
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WOULD YOU DARE?
These daredevils are set to give all those strong-hearted Lucknow gals out there, a huge complex! The ?real? stunts by six small (& big) screen stars in the all-women celebrity special episode of Fear Factor is sure to leave even the guys gaping.
Published on Apr 21, 2006 12:23 AM IST
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And, you will say Jas at once!
HE IS back as Prithvi Raj Chauhan?s father! A big role for small screen. Yes! You have heard him sing Punjabi pop (actually act). Guessed him right Jas Arora. The same Arora who Chalte Chalte found Dushman, but wasn?t a bit afraid and successfully went for Monsoon Wedding. After three years of honeymoon in Singapore with English serial Achar, he returns as father of Prithviraj Chauhan, the new serial. Of course, he will cameo with hot Mallika Sherawat in Pyar Ke Side Effects.
Published on Apr 19, 2006 12:05 AM IST
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THAT'S HOT!
I?m off to Europe for my lecture tours so, London and Rome are hot for me this summer. Then, my range of cotton sarees that are so special. Summer also means fruits? all sorts of them. I look forward to fresh, juicy fruits in Europe.
Published on Apr 14, 2006 12:18 AM IST
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Go, Glad-boy grab that!
THERE IS nothing called luck, says this Lucknow macho who is confident of stepping into the shoes of John Abraham and Dino Morea after winning the Gladrags Manhunt Contest. Kanishk Saluja is among the 21 finalists who are fighting for the title to be held on April 8.
Published on Apr 03, 2006 12:48 AM IST
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Idol talk!
On April 18 one of them will become Indian Idol-II and win prize money of whopping Rs 1 crore. Anuj, Sandeep and Karunya may not know who will become the next Abhijeet Sawant but they have plans how to utilise the moolah. ?Playback singing,? the trio says in unison adding that this platform is just a beginning.
Published on Mar 27, 2006 12:35 AM IST
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Energetic go-getter in love with city
His academic and professional journey is a perfect example for career-savvy youths. After passing XII (1980) in PBMB he appeared for MBBS and Engineering and qualified both. He pursued the latter and picked up the MBA degree! And, thus began his journey.
Published on Mar 17, 2006 12:04 AM IST
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Lucknow?s hip & happenin
Lucknow?s not a step behind Mumbai or Delhi in style, charm or a chic lifestyle. We?re actually rocking more so with the city witnessing its very first Fashion Week. And, even the models down for this show are equally top-notch. Ex-Miss World Yukta Mukhi showcased latest designs on the first two days of the Week. But city fashionistas are not far behind either. They are keeping pace with the times. In fact, some guest models from the Metros were zapped to see the panache with which Lucknow models carried themselves.
Published on Mar 10, 2006 12:42 AM IST
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Vinit the winner? of hearts
THOUGH VINIT Singh on Friday lost at the SaReGaMaPa Challenge 2006, yet he was a winner in his own right. Winner, because he won crores of hearts across India.
Published on Feb 25, 2006 02:01 AM IST
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Will he or won?t he?
So near, yet so far. People are keeping their fingers crossed as Lucknow lad Vinit Singh struggles in the finals of the ?musical mahayudh? to rake in votes. Trailing his opponent Debojit, in the voting poll from across India, Vinit is looking for last-minute support from the people of his state to help him become the Voice of India!
Published on Feb 24, 2006 12:55 AM IST
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Subah with Soha
AHISTA AHISTA but the Jewellery Box is now, finally, open for Soha Ali Khan after the colourful success of Rang De Basanti (RDB). Having hit bulls-eye with RDB, she now, excited about sharing space on the silver screen with her mother ? Sharmila Tagore.The mother-daughter pair will be seen together in Aparna Sen?s first Hindi venture ? Jewellery Box soon. But, Soha?s not worried about comparisons. ?It?s my birth right. When people of a family are working together then comparisons are natural.
Published on Feb 19, 2006 12:19 AM IST
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Vinit belts out his V-Day secrets
CUPID HAS struck Let?s Rock challenger Vinit Singh and he made his fans swing and sway on Tera jadu chal gaya?. Claps, sing-along, whistles and dance carried his romantic mood on. Dressed in black with his mentor?s cap on, the SaReGaMaPa finalist created lovely wave at Wave East End Mall. He filled every pause with a plea for votes and a talk about his love. ?Kya baat hai. I love you Lucknow, par usse aage kuch nahi. Rest is for her? Shantibai... Call her with this name and if you want me to get my love, please vote for me and choose me as the Voice of India .
Published on Feb 14, 2006 12:51 AM IST
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Hey! Be your own brand
CHEER UP! You have a chance to see yourself on Made-in-England gift items! Just smile, get your best snap out and rush to Dolsis London. Where? Sahara Ganj. And give them your best shot!
Published on Feb 07, 2006 12:29 AM IST
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A cool tale of hot sale!
Brand-chasers are out with shopping bags once again. Reason: apparel giants are clearing out the season-old stocks on discount sale. And this gives shopaholics a reason to rush to the bazaar.
Published on Feb 03, 2006 01:03 AM IST
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City is lovin? it!
Lucknowites love good food. Junk, continental, South Indian, Chinese, Italian or 'desi ishtyle thela', these foodies can go 20 kms to attend a Mahotsav and eat Rajasthani cuisine. Fair means eating, eating and saying I'm lovin' it! Wave East End Mall started the trend of 'organised eating' with food chains and the addition of food court at Sahara Ganj eating out has been a different meaning.
Published on Jan 20, 2006 12:31 AM IST
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