Jamal Shaikh is National Editor - Brunch and New Media Initiatives at the Hindustan Times. He is a well-known TV host and magazine editor, who has launched and edited the Indian editions of Men’s Health, Robb Report and Discovery Channel Magazine. He tweets and Instagrams @jamalshaikh
Articles by Jamal Shaikh
Editor’s Note: The path less travelled
Like cover star Ayushmann Khurrana, HT Brunch presents ideas you may have thought about, but never truly considered
Published on Apr 29, 2022 08:28 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Knightley in shining armour
Long before body positivity, self-care and mental health became buzzwords, actor Keira Knightley, 37, was a strong advocate of these causes
Published on Apr 23, 2022 02:27 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Fitter, happier, healthier
Three of India’s most celebrated health and wellness professionals come together to talk fitness, bust myths and help you live your happiest life ever!
Published on Apr 08, 2022 10:42 PM IST
Art: 7 millennial artists to watch out for
It is a Friday morning in Kolkata and the sidewalk outside Gem Cinema on the arterial AJC Bose Road is bustling with activity
Published on Mar 19, 2022 08:54 PM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Ryan loves Bollywood
The Canada-born Hollywood star on the “explosive joy” Indian movies bring, the cross-cultural nature of Netflix shows, and how he judges an OTT success versus a box-office hit
Updated on Mar 13, 2022 12:21 AM IST
Nostalgia with Usha Uthup: “I went on to become the highest paid nightclub singer at ₹1,500 a month”
The singer talks about starting her career singing at bars, unknowingly making a fashion statement wearing sarees on stage, and her love for junk food
Published on Mar 02, 2022 12:38 AM IST
The Big HT Brunch 18th Anniversary Special interview with Ranveer Singh: The #MillennialMegastar bares his soul
An HT Brunch exclusive: The generation-defining actor on his first decade in films, achieving megastar status at 36, and looking at stardom the way only a millennial can
Updated on Feb 28, 2022 01:08 AM IST
Editor’s Note: An autograph for your thoughts
Turn back to the cover for a moment, will you? In Ranveer Singh’s handwritten message to HT Brunch, certain letters have serif characteristics, others do not
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 12:57 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Prince of hearts
Aryaman Birla’s grassroots experiences as a professional cricketer shaped his thought processes and have made him the inclusive, democratic superboss he is today
Published on Feb 05, 2022 11:54 PM IST
In Bed With Saiyami Kher: “I want to stop using my phone in bed!”
The actor talks about her love for old Hindi music, the importance of honesty in relationships and exercising for her mental health
Updated on Jan 29, 2022 11:09 PM IST
Sunday Debate: Wearing fitness on your sleeve
Can fitness and health devices be more anxiety-inducing than informative? Or is there a way you can work around it?
Published on Jan 08, 2022 10:55 PM IST
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Jamal Shaikh, Editor, Brunch, picks his favourite read of 2021
Michiel Baas’ book chronicles how the obsession with fitness among some young Indian men has shown toxic masculinity the door and clarifies that muscular men are actually focused and disciplined
Published on Dec 25, 2021 02:52 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Individuality begets insecurity? In conversation with Tahira Kashyap Khurrana
Tahira Kashyap Khurrana tells us why women need to stand up for themselves, what makes a successful couple and how she’s raising a feminist. Read more of her conversation with HT Brunch Editor, Jamal Shaikh, here
Published on Nov 30, 2021 08:41 PM IST
Films: With love from Korea!
Actor Don Lee mixes up the Khans of Bollywood: he says he loves Saif Ali Khan, but has enjoyed Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal, and Salman Khan’s Radhe recently!
Updated on Nov 16, 2021 10:57 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: A 100-watt smile!
Presenting Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, 24, in one of her first fashion shoots, promoting sustainability and showcasing the diversity of Indian heritage textiles collection exclusively curated for HT Brunch
Published on Nov 13, 2021 09:23 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Five stars and the ultimate producer
HT Brunch gets five talented young film people to meet Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings and ask him questions only a visionary can answer
Updated on Oct 17, 2021 04:33 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: The new stars of Clubhouse
The audio-based social networking app has brought together creative voices from film, music, comedy and more
Updated on Sep 19, 2021 02:00 AM IST
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HT Brunch Exclusive Cover Story: No pregnant pause
Six months after the birth of her second son, Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to shatter the myths perpetuated by her stunning pics and busy schedule during her pregnancies: carrying a child is about body changes, emotional upheaval and insecurities galore!
Published on Aug 15, 2021 09:31 AM IST
Kareena says she doesn't want Taimur, Jehangir 'to be movie stars': Exclusive
The 40-year-old actress on how Taimur, 4, and 6-months-old Jehangir, are like chalk and cheese, and what she is like as a mother.
Published on Aug 15, 2021 09:15 AM IST
How Kareena Kapoor Khan got fit after her pregnancies
I love food, but working out is also a high, says the 40-year-old actor who delivered her second child in February
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Updated on Aug 15, 2021 10:11 AM IST
Kareena Kapoor: ‘People are not used to mainstream actors talking about sex’
Kareena Kapoor pulls out the stops in her new book, confesses she lost her sex drive during her second pregnancy.
Published on Aug 15, 2021 07:03 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: The age of inclusivity
An HT Brunch exclusive: How actor Kate Winslet, 45, won praise for showcasing the imperfections of ageing, and presenting a brand new idea of beauty
Published on Jun 13, 2021 08:31 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Love lessons in lockdown
In their first public outing together, actor Arjun Kapoor and his younger sister Anshula peddle the “giving back” gene through a charity that can make challenging times easier to live down
Published on Apr 25, 2021 08:12 AM IST
HT Brunch cover story: What makes Varun Dhawan Bollywood’s most loved?
Varun Dhawan on his affability, millennial-flavoured “randomness”, and social media game that’s always on-point!
Updated on Feb 20, 2021 10:32 PM IST
Editor’s Note: Happy 17th Birthday, HT Brunch!
As India’s largest lifestyle magazine transitions into its 18th year of existence, it promises to be younger than ever
Published on Feb 20, 2021 09:04 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: The Kapoor family’s best-kept food secrets!
Raj Kapoor’s grandson, Armaan Jain, 30, shows how the love for food runs as strong in India’s premier film family as the love for films
Updated on Jan 23, 2021 08:45 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: A star kid is unborn
Why would Renee Sen, Sushmita Sen’s 21-year-old daughter, make her acting debut in a short film made by a young filmmaker? Is this a star kid rejecting privilege?
Updated on Jan 03, 2021 08:07 AM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Alia of all trades
The 27-year-old actor on how stardom opens doors: allows her to be an activist, philanthropist, entrepreneur and more
Published on Dec 13, 2020 08:05 AM IST
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Social Media Star of The Week: Yajat Dhingra
This 19-year-old from Gurugram fought embarrassment and anxiety to go public with a disturbing personal incident, and became an inspiration
Published on Nov 29, 2020 06:59 AM IST
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Social media star of the week: Saransh Goila
Instagram’s #SadakChef famous for his Butter Chicken now has a new focus: his love for his mother and Sindhi food!
Updated on Nov 08, 2020 08:27 AM IST
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