S Farah Rizvi writes on Bollywood, OTT, television and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by S Farah Rizvi
‘One must do his bit to save a dying art or language’
Acting, writing, directing and producing, the very talented and versatile Pankaj Kapur has done it all.
Published on Apr 11, 2019 02:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
I love adding little quirks to the character I am playing: Meghna Malik
The ‘Chalte Chalte’ and ‘Taare Zameen Par’ actor was in Lucknow for the shoot of her upcoming film ‘Saher’ with Pankaj Kapoor and Sharib Hashmi.
Published on Apr 10, 2019 11:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
Elated to shoot in Lucknow again, says actor Sharib Hashmi
‘Filmistaan’ actor Sharib Hashmi is riding high with his latest release ‘Notebook’, in which he was a part of the behind-the-screen team.
Published on Apr 01, 2019 12:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Bajrangi Bhaijaan became most watched film of my career: Alka Kaushal
Alka Badola Kaushal, a well known face of television and films, was in Lucknow to promote her new comic drama.
Published on Mar 29, 2019 01:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
In acting because it allows pursuing passion: Ayyub
Be it Murari of Ranjhanaa, Sadiq of Raees or Guddu Singh of Zero, actor Zeeshan Ayyub never fails to leave a mark.
Published on Mar 25, 2019 03:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
International Women’s Day: The driving force of Lucknow Metro
Jyoti Shukla and Neetu Gupta have been drilled in the do’s and don’ts of Metro operations at the Delhi Centre and now work as train operators for Lucknow Metro. The women are more than proud to be a part of the dream project of Lucknow from its inception. On International Women’s Day, 2019, the two will operate the Metro.
Updated on Mar 08, 2019 01:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Being Boman— been there, done that
Actor Boman Irani feels that his life story is like any common man’s— starting as a waiter, then worked as a wafer seller, international photographer before becoming a well established actor.
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 06:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
Young musician’s tryst with destiny
“I was judged less for my work and more on my lineage.”
Published on Feb 08, 2019 05:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
‘The real award is public appreciation, adulation’
After almost six decades of films and TV shows, Aruna Irani feels there is still a lot to be done. The veteran of 300 films across Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati cinema and TV shows said that she will always love acting, “You could say I was born to act. Sometimes, I feel the shooting sets be it of shows or films are my first home. I can’t stay away from acting ever.”
Updated on Jan 24, 2019 04:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
‘One day at a time, one step at a time’!
UP lad and ‘Lupt’ actor on how he has set sights on Bollywood.
Published on Jan 10, 2019 02:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Talent, not appearance takes one far: Badshah of rap
I’m into gymming but gymming is not into me: Badshah of rap
Published on Dec 07, 2018 03:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
‘Women in our society are treated as second class citizens’
Actor Chhavi Pandey is a feminist at the core. She believes that women in society are still treated as second-class citizens and people don’t understand what women in every family do for their loved ones.
Published on Nov 28, 2018 02:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Films will happen but right now focused on TV, says Kinshuk Vaidya
Kinshuk Vaidya, the adorable child artiste from yesteryear’s show Shaka Laka Boom Boom, is relishing his latest stint in the television industry with many new serials coming his way.
Published on Oct 27, 2018 03:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
I too had my share of struggle: Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan, who was in Lucknow recently to promote his film, ‘Sui Dhaaga’, said that Indian cinema was always more about family stories.
Published on Sep 18, 2018 12:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
How about a digital detox detour!
Around 3,20,000 people in the United Kingdom have committed themselves to a social media free month as part of the first ever ‘Scroll Free September’ campaign.
Updated on Sep 15, 2018 02:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
On a new love trail
Debutant Aayush Sharma may be superstar Salman Khan’s brother-in-law but his first break in films didn’t come without hard work, discipline and training.
Published on Sep 08, 2018 05:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Reliving history could be rewarding, says actor Krishna Bharadwaj
Actor Krishna Bharadwaj, who is currently playing one of television’s most endearing characters, Tenali Rama, feels that reliving the iconic character of the poet who used his sharp wit and wisdom to solve complicated matters quickly, is enormously gratifying.
Published on Sep 08, 2018 04:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Selfie the new killfie...Is it?
Two teenage friends, aged 15, were run over by a train when they were clicking a selfie on a rail over bridge near Katana Sahib village in Ludhiana district’s Doraha on Sunday. One of their friends however, had a narrow escape. The bodies of the victims --Yuvraj Singh, a Class 7 student, and Gaurav Kumar, a Class 8 student of Rampur village-- were cut into pieces.
Published on Aug 10, 2018 02:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
I wish to playback for Aamir Khan: Saurabh Valmiki
Young singer Saurabh Valmiki of Lakhimpur, who is currently winning hearts at a singing reality show, wishes to playback for his favourite hero Aamir Khan.
Published on Aug 04, 2018 04:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Bad days are over, ready for new beginning: Prateik Babbar
Actor Prateik Babbar is upbeat about people’s response to the recently launched trailer of his upcoming film, Mulk – it has already crossed 10 million views in four days.
Published on Jul 14, 2018 02:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
There should not be full stop for fashion: James Ferreira
James Ferreira, one of country’s foremost famous fashion designers, feels his love and perception for his craft has grown manifolds in his four-decade long career.
Updated on Jul 09, 2018 03:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Rhythm hits all the ‘right notes’ in debut song!
Little did Lucknowite Rhythm Sri, 6, knew that some lines he sang to draw his mother’s attention, who was upset with him, would become so popular that within seven days of posting a video online on YouTube and FB page of rhythamit- it garnered 1.3 million views, 800+ comments, 6K shares, 46K likes.
Published on Jun 09, 2018 04:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
..And the fight is on
Meet HT Woman first runner up Priyanka Bhatti, a woman who overcame visual impairment to create a world of her own where all specially-abled people are treated equally...
Published on May 03, 2018 01:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
I’m a writer by default, says Bang Bang director Siddharth Anand
The ‘Salaam Namaste’ director says direction comes to him naturally and is easiest. He says writing is the toughest as it takes a toll on him
Updated on Apr 17, 2018 03:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
‘Enacting rape on screen can be very taxing’
Actors say emoting the trauma of a sexual assault victim is very tough.Though such scenes are shot subtly, they make one realise what a real victim must have gone through. Even penning down an abduction/assault scene can be distressing, feel scriptwriters.
Published on Mar 21, 2018 12:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
Can we let love prevail...?/ Let the lovers be...
February is the month of love for all but the recent “honour killing” of a Delhi-based photographer Ankit Saxena by the family members of a woman with whom he was in a relationship has left the city youths in shock.
Updated on Feb 10, 2018 02:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
Add a scarf for oomph this winter
Scarves and winters go hand in hand and this is the season where sporting one can never go wrong.
Updated on Jan 06, 2018 04:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
2018: Lucknow set to sizzle on the silver screen
2017 turned out to be a golden year for films shot in Lucknow and other Uttar Pradesh districts. In fact, the state bagged the “Best Film Friendly State” award at the prestigious 64th National Film Awards.
Published on Jan 02, 2018 03:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | Deep Saxena & S Farah Rizvi
I’m a greedy actor, says Aankhen girl Ritu Shivpuri
“I love experimenting with my characters. When ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ was offered to me after 24 what caught my attention was the beautifully sketched role.”
Published on Aug 31, 2017 05:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi, Lucknow
Monsoon makes Lucknow more beautiful, says Vidya Balan
“I love this city as well as this state. I have been here many a times but this time I’m getting to see a different face of Lucknow.”
Updated on Aug 10, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | S Farah Rizvi
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