Samarth Goyal writes on Hollywood and music, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Samarth Goyal
‘Even when I play ludo, I am extremely competitive’
In a candid interview, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill talks about his preparations for the upcoming tour in Zimbabwe, the perils of being a popular sportsperson in the country, how he deals with social media trolls and how his friends drive him to be more competitive.
Updated on Aug 15, 2022 04:59 PM IST
That Viral Girl!
Popular actor and content creator Apoorva Arora talks about tackling fame after being part of successful YouTube shows such as Every School Romance and Filtercopy, how Internet made her popular than she ever was before and how she has to thank her family for keeping her feet on the ground.
Published on Aug 13, 2022 09:28 PM IST
Camila Cabello, Pearl Jam to headline Lollapalooza amid ticket mess
The first India edition of Lollapalooza is off to a rocky start with music lovers facing ticketing troubles
Published on Aug 05, 2022 04:22 PM IST
Falling In Love, Again! Courtesy: When Chai Met Toast
Members of folk-rock band When Chai Met Toast talk about their fast-growing popularity, their upcoming tracks as they record in the UK and secret behind writing music with an empathetic take on life and relationships.
Published on Jul 27, 2022 05:13 PM IST
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja Says Getting Arrested Was A ‘Traumatic Experience’
Youtuber Gaurav Taneja opens up about his “traumatic experience” after he was arrested by the UP Police, earlier this month, and talks about how he pleaded the police to not put his photos on the Internet.
Published on Jul 24, 2022 05:46 PM IST
Agnee’s Mohan Kannan ‘Didnt Know Kahani Was Part Of Laal Singh Chaddha’
Singer-songwriter Mohan Kannan, who is also the frontman of Agnee talks about his recent single for Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, completing 15 years with the band and the gap between independent and film music.
Updated on Jul 21, 2022 12:17 PM IST
I Am Still Shocked, says Jasbir Jassi on Sidhu Moose Wala’s death
Singer Jasbir Jassi says he is still processing the news of Sidhu Moose Wala’s death and says he one of the very few musicians who knew how a song should “sound like”.
Published on May 30, 2022 12:53 PM IST
Ashok Mastie Says ‘Punjab State Govt And Police Responsible’ For Sidhu Moose Wala’s Death
Singer songwriter Ashok Mastie says that the state government has to be blamed for the “murder of Sidhu Moose Wala”, a day after Bhagwant Mann had revoked security of 434 local politicians in Punjab
Published on May 30, 2022 12:50 PM IST
Common audience is telling us something and we must listen: Jackky Bhagnani
In a candid conversation with HT City, filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani discusses his upcoming slate of movies and his penchant for making massy entertainers
Published on May 10, 2022 07:55 PM IST
Lucky and I experiment a lot: Mikey McCleary
New Zealand based composer-singer, Mikey McCleary, talks about his relationship with Lucky Ali and talks about how the two like to experiment a lot
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 03:34 PM IST
Raman Negi on quitting The Local Train: Time for me to move on
On Tuesday, Delhi-based band The Local Train formally announced that Raman Negi, the band’s founding member, has moved on, ending months of speculation about their future.
Published on Apr 19, 2022 02:49 PM IST
Ranbir Alia Wedding Exclusive: Actors make singer Prateek Kuhad sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad performed a slew of hits including ‘Fighter’, which is bride-to-be Alia Bhatt’s favourite song, at the mehendi ceremony on Wednesday night.
Updated on Apr 14, 2022 03:06 PM IST
Disruption is the key for singer-songwriter Vineet Singh Hukmani
Delhi based singer-songwriter Vineet Singh Hukmani talks about the idea behind his latest release Nine, a multimedia concept book that features a new self-titled single, along with rest of his chart-topping tracks.
Updated on Apr 10, 2022 01:11 PM IST
Retirement on Lucky Ali’s mind? ‘I have been thinking about it’
The 63-year-old feels that live performances have taken a toll on his physical and mental well-being, and Ali is contemplating if it’s high time that he takes a back seat as a live performer.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 12:38 PM IST
Remembering Shane Warne: He made everything look so simple, says Suresh Raina
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina says the way late Shane Warne conducted himself on the field — so cool and different, always wanting to win — that desire to win and entertain, was something that always stuck with me.
Updated on Mar 06, 2022 12:09 PM IST
Musicians wary about non-lucrative streaming platforms
As clouds of uncertainty loom large over the concept of live shows, musicians talk about adapting to the change and finding new avenues to sustain themselves, since they feel there’s little or no money made from streaming platforms
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 11:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Will virtual concerts replace live gigs?
2020 saw the rise in popularity of virtual concerts, which at one point during the year was the only way musicians could perform Live. Yet, as the popularity for virtual concerts grows, musicians discuss missing the energy and the crazy rush of a performance in front of a live audience.
Updated on Dec 24, 2020 07:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
2020: The year indie music made it to the mainstream
With over a thousand song releases, independent musicians look back at how 2020 was the biggest year for them and hope that the popularity continues to grow in 2021......
Updated on Dec 23, 2020 04:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Ikka: Music is all about vibes
Creating music is all about vibes and being in the moment for Ankit Singh Patyal aka Ikka, who hopes to become popular by inspiring people through his songs.
Updated on Dec 15, 2020 12:58 PM IST
Hip-hop is writing about your emotions: Raftaar
Rapper-composer Raftaar through his latest single, Tu Phir Se Aana, wants remind people about the hardships faced by migrant workers, who were forced to go back to to their homes when the Lockdown was implemented.
Published on Dec 11, 2020 01:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Good health is the best way to feel successful: Amaal Mallik
Music composer Amaal Mallik talks about the initial struggle he overcame of being consistent with his fitness and how it has helped him become a healthier person.
Updated on Dec 11, 2020 12:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Sona Mohapatra: Hoping we take more pride in growing an independent ‘music industry’
Singer-songwriter Sona Mohapatra feels she was able to release 11 songs during the pandemic, since she is an independent musician who does not have to depend on any music label.
Updated on Nov 29, 2020 11:01 PM IST
Priya Darshini on her first ever Grammy nomination: It means that I am doing something right
Singer-songwriter Priya Darshini talks about her first ever Grammy nomination in the Best New Age Album category
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Updated on Nov 29, 2020 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Creative liberty with no boundaries: Why the indie music space spells comfort for queer musicians
Queer musicians from India discuss why the indie music space is being embraced by musicians, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community, which allows them to express themselves without being judged for their gender identity and sexual orientation.
Updated on Nov 29, 2020 11:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Rizwan Manji: It wasn’t a surprise that people loved Schitt’s Creek. It was a surprise that it took so long for people to find it!
Canadian actor of Indian origin Rizwan Manji, who played the character of Ray Bhutani in Schitt’s Creek, talks to us about being a proud cast member of the Emmy award winning show and how streaming platforms have changed things for the better for actors like him.
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 12:45 PM IST
Nucleya: I like making music, not because I need to make a post on social media
Electronic musician Udyan Sagar, talks about his decision to not sign with a big record company which helped him control his own music and how that has helped him in staying “honest” about his music, which he says he makes for himself and no one else.
Updated on Nov 06, 2020 07:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Amaal Mallik: Musicians are being forced to make substandard songs
Composer Amaal Mallik says musicians are forced to sign ‘illegal contracts’ and singers are asked to sing scratches for free, thanks to increased corporate involvement
Updated on Oct 12, 2020 04:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Unity for tea, as ‘chai latte’ gets a big no!
Indian netizens, almost unanimously criticised a video posted by a Twitter account which gave people the recipe of making chai latte.
Published on Oct 04, 2020 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Samarth Goyal
Recreating history.....
The German Ambassador to India, Walter J Lindner, has recreated the iconic song Winds of Change, in collaboration with Indian musicians, to celebrate 30 years of the German Reunification.
Updated on Oct 03, 2020 11:06 AM IST
Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Jaz Dhami: There’s a lot of bi****ng in the industry going on right now
British-Indian singer-songwriter Jaz Dhami credits his family for helping him become a successful musician that he is today — not by dissing his peers, but by focussing on releasing music independently.
Updated on Sep 28, 2020 01:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
