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Mumbai-based Kaushani Banerjee writes on Books, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe

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Religion is not a sensitive topic: Devdutt Pattanaik

As he releases his new book on Sita, Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the growing trend of Indian mythological fiction.

The Ramayana has been written many times and retold in many ways, but Pattanaik’s new book, The Girl Who Chose, explores how Sita’s decision shaped the epic.(HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 18, 2016 08:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Theatre will shrink, like cinema viewing has: Naseeruddin Shah

Actors Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah open up about working together across mediums including theatre and films.

Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah and his wife Ratna Pathak talk about theatre and films.(Kunal Patil/ HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 10, 2016 07:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

I don’t want to do flippant characters anymore: Satish Kaushik

Actor-director Satish Kaushik, returns to theatre with a romantic play, which will premiere in Mumbai later this month

Satish Kaushik will be seen in theatre director Said Hyder Hasan’s latest romantic play Mr and Mrs Murarilal(Vidya Subramanian/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jul 04, 2016 07:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Film-making is the long-term plan: Imaad Shah

Musician-actor Imaad Shah says he wants to direct films in the future. He adds that he is “good friends” with his father, Naseeruddin Shah.

Imaad Shah wants to direct films. He says film-making is the “long-term” plan.(facebook.com/MADBOY/MINK)
Updated on Jul 01, 2016 06:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Yami Gautam has made friends with her neighbours

Yami Gautam, who has shifted to a new home, likes to talks to her new neighbours.

Yami Gautam has recently moved into her new flat.(HT Photo)
Published on Jun 28, 2016 04:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

NK Sharma was the first person to tell me I could act: Huma Qureshi

Even though Huma Qureshi has spent four years in Bollywood, she still consults her mentor, NK Sharma, whenever she is confused about any work-related decisions.

Published on Jun 28, 2016 04:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Gather around, Priyanka Chopra is sharing her success mantra

Priyanka Chopra received emails from her female fans, who are from small towns in India. Many reached out to her on Twitter.

Priyanka received emails from her women fans, who are from small towns in India. Many reached out to her on Twitter.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 21, 2016 06:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Did you know bibliotherapy can lift your mood and cure depression?

Is it possible to find remedies to life’s ailments between the covers of a book? We ask experts, and find out more about bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy is a form of cognitive therapy that is not only used to uplift one’s mood and cure depression, but it also aids in the treatment of various mental health disorders(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 20, 2016 07:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

I need to be good at everything: Mallika Sarabhai

Dancer-activist Mallika Sarabhai talks about her new dance production, her relationship with her parents, and films

Mallika Sarabhai will be performing along with her son Revanta in an upcoming performance in Mumbai(HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 19, 2016 05:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

When Purab Kohli hung out with jawans and found out they liked his Airlift

Purab Kohli met a few jawans from the Sikh Regiment, who are posted in the city, last weekend.

Purab Kohli says he was intrigued to know that the jawans prefer being at the border, guarding the nation rather than enjoying the luxuries of a peaceful posting.(HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 10, 2016 08:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Shraddha Kapoor taking time out for family, refusing to meet her friends

Despite a hectic schedule and long shooting hours, Shraddha makes sure she spends time with her family.

Shraddha is currently juggling multiple projects, including three movies, film promotions and brand shoots.(Viral Bhayani)
Updated on Jun 09, 2016 08:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

We have taken our gurus for granted: Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher, who will be the voice of Paramahansa Yogananda in a docu-drama, says he would love to act in a biopic on the yoga guru.

Mumbai, February 09, 2016 : Anupam Kher was spotted at a party in Mumbai. (Freelance photo by Shakti Yadav)(Shakti Yadav)
Updated on Jun 01, 2016 07:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Taapsee Pannu to start a road-safety campaign

Pannu has decided to spread awareness about road-safety by launching a campaign with the help of her friends.

Taapsee wants to discourage drunk driving through a campaign that will be launched on social media first, and will be followed by an event in Delhi in June.
Published on May 30, 2016 07:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Malaysia calling for Sharad Kelkar

Kelkar is set to interact with his fans in Kuala Lumpur; says there is a huge audience for Indian TV shows in the South Asian country

The actor is headed to Malaysia to meet his fans(HT Photo)
Published on May 29, 2016 06:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

No holds Bard: Theatre director Rajat Kapoor on Macbeth

Theatre director Rajat Kapoor adds yet another Shakespearean play — Macbeth — to his repertoire of the Bard’s clowning adaptations

Tillotama Shome, Ranvir Shorey, Mansi Multani and Kalki Koechlin in a rehearsal still(HT Photo)
Updated on May 29, 2016 05:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Bengali cinema is more content-driven, says actor Prosenjit Chatterjee

Prosenjit Chatterjee draws parallels in the kinds of movies made in the “regional” industry and Bollywood.

Prosenjit Chatterjee made his film debut in Bollywood with Aandhiyan (1990), but he went back to his home turf after a rough start.
Updated on May 27, 2016 07:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Prateik Babbar will make his comeback in horror web series Shockers

Prateik Babbar will soon be seen in an online series, which also stars Kalki Koechlin and Dia Mirza.

Prateik Babbar will soon be seen in an online series.(HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 18, 2016 08:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Family comes first: Manoj Bajpayee takes a month off to be with daughter

Manoj Bajpayee, who has been busy juggling multiple film projects this year, is taking a month off to be with his daughter.

In an effort to strike a balance between his personal and professional life, Manoj Bajpayee has decided to take a month off to spend time with his family.(HT Photo)
Updated on May 26, 2016 07:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Fitness comes first for Aditya Roy Kapur

Aditya Roy Kapur has joined a popular gym in Colaba to ensure that he is devoting enough time to his workouts.(HT Photo)
Updated on May 23, 2016 07:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival ready to push boundaries

The upcoming festival in Mumbai will showcase 182 movies from 53 countries, and an inaugural event that will feature Hollywood star Ian McKellen

A still from the National Award-winning film, Daaravtha (The Threshold)(HT Photo)
Updated on May 23, 2016 09:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Ali Fazal plans to renovate his ancestral home in Goa

Ali Fazal plans to visit his ancestral home in Goa, and get it renovated.

“It is a peaceful place, and living there reminds me of the good times I’ve had there,” says Ali Fazal about his ancestral place in Goa.(Shakti Yadav)
Updated on May 20, 2016 07:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Tradition has kept us together: Penn Masala’s Hari Ravi

Says Hari Ravi, a member of the US-based a capella group, Penn Masala; talks about what has kept the group going strong for 20 years

Penn Masala was founded in 1996. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 15, 2016 07:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Parents want to throw a party in honour of Tiger and Shraddha

Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor’s parents are hosting a bash in their kids’ honour.

Shraddha Kapoor’s parents, Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure Kapoor, want to throw a bash to celebrate the success of their daughter’s film Baaghi.(Viral Bhayani)
Updated on May 10, 2016 07:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

I couldn’t wait to be cast as an Indian: Broadway actor Devika Bhise

Says Devika Bhise, who essays the role of mathematician S Ramanujan’s wife in her latest film; also talks about Indians working in Hollywood.

“Dev Patel brings a great deal of spontaneity to his acting. I have seen his film, Slumdog Millionaire (2008), and he delivered a great performance in it,” says Devika Bhise. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 08:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Lauren Gottlieb to learn acting from Kevin Spacey?

Talking about the classes, the actor says that she was informed by a friend about this online course and did not want to miss the opportunity to attend Spacey’s class.

Lauren has been looking to get professional acting training for a while now. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 19, 2016 06:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

I have learned Kalariyapattu, Kung Fu, Krav Maga in a year: Tiger Shroff

Shroff insists he is consciously building an action-hero image in the industry; says learning martial arts has made him calmer.

“Kalaripayattu is the mother of all other martial arts,” says Tiger Shroff.(Yogen Shah)
Updated on Apr 14, 2016 06:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Spammed by fans: Yo Yo Honey Singh gets over one lakh emails on return

His fans are thrilled that the singer has started performing again.

Honey Singh recently opened up about his struggle with bipolar disorder(Yogen Shah)
Updated on Apr 11, 2016 07:58 PM IST
HindustanTimes | By

All work and no play: Raj Kummar Rao’s 200-day shooting schedule

Raj Kummar Rao has been shooting for over 200 days without a break, and is gearing up for four releases this year.

The actor has been working continuously without a break.(HT Photo)
Published on Apr 10, 2016 07:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

I wanted to play the lead: Salim Merchant on his acting debut

Music composer Salim Merchant, who recently acted in a short film, says he refused past offers because they were small roles.

Salim Merchant feels “music and acting are extremely connected”.(Yogen Shah)
Updated on Apr 10, 2016 07:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Fan tattoos Pulkit Samrat’s name, visits his home to show it to him

Some fans have unique ways of expressing their love for their idols. Pulkit Samrat experienced something similar recently when one of his fans got his name inked on her arm.

Actor Pulkit Samrat has starred in films like Fukrey and Sanam Re.
Updated on Apr 04, 2016 09:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai
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