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Samarth Goyal writes on Hollywood and music, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

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A journey through soundscapes and time

Music composer Aseem Trivedi talks to us about his six-year-long journey as a musician, before bagging his first ever mainstream project, working alongside artistes such as Raftaar, Benny Dayal and Shreya Ghosal, and how those experiences helped him achieve his dream of becoming a composer.

Aseem Trivedi has composed the soundtrack of the recently released series, JL50 starring Pankaj Kapur, Abhay Deol and Piyush Mishra.

music

Updated on Sep 22, 2020 06:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Anoushka Shankar: Many music festivals prefer popular or named artists

Musician Anoushka Shankar understands the difficulties for unpopular musicians to make a mark for themselves in the industry, and also talks about how the lockdown helped her fit her artistry around her two kids instead of it being the other way around.

Anoushka Shankar released her EP, Love Letters in February this year.(Photo: Waseem Gashroo/ HT Photo)

music

Updated on Sep 20, 2020 12:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Carry Minati: A volcano erupted in me

Ajey Nagar aKa Carry Minati talks to us exclusively about breaking stereotypes through his comedy roast videos which often polarise the masses, dealing with critics and his “bold” decision to drop out of school which has seen him become the most subscribed individual creator on YouTube India.

With over 25 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Carry Minati is the most subscribed individual creator on YouTube India.

entertainment

Updated on Sep 19, 2020 07:11 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Sadu: Remixes were one of the many reasons behind the decline of pop music in the nineties

Sadasivan KM Nambisan aKa Sadu, a former member of indie-pop group The Aryans, explains why his desire to express freely as a musician kept him away from the scene for a long time and how the Internet was instrumental in his comeback.

Sadasivan KM Nambisan aKa Sadu is a former member of the popular indie-pop act The Aryans.

music

Updated on Sep 17, 2020 07:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Ankur Tewari: Saying that all hip hop sounds the same is like saying all Asians look the same

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari, who is a member of Music Composer’s Association of India’s (MCAI), is appalled by the body’s recent statement that hip hop songs can be plagiarised since they sound similar.

music

Updated on Sep 16, 2020 06:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

Hitting the right notes..

Sharif Rangnekar, frontman of the Delhi based band, Friends of Lingers talks about the making, and the idea behind the band’s recently released single, I Am Who I Am.

Delhi based band, Friends of Linger released their latest single, I am Who I am, on Tuesday.(Photo: YouTube)

music

Updated on Sep 16, 2020 05:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Sky is the limit....

For guitar player Keshav Dhar, whose hunger to experiment with different soundscapes helped him make remarkable strides in the Hindi music industry after making a name for himself in the world of metal music.

Keshav Dhar is the founding member of the Indian-American metal band, Skyharbor(Photo: Kunal Khullar)

music

Updated on Sep 16, 2020 06:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Raftaar: If I take the dhun out of any popular Bollywood song, and make a rap song, will that not be a copy?

Rapper Raftaar questions the reasoning behind MCAI’s recent explanation, absolving the makers of the IPL 2020 anthem of any copyright violations

Rapper Raftaar says he has sent a text to the maker of the IPL 2020 anthem, Aayenge Hum Wapas, asking him to accept that he has copied the song from Kr$na’s 2017 hit, Dekh Kaun Aaya Wapas.(Photo: Shivam Saxena/HT Photo)

music

Updated on Sep 13, 2020 01:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

MCAI defends opinion confirming IPL song not plagiarised version of Kr$na’s song

MCAI’s committee members Lalit Pandit and Ravi, confirm issuing an ‘expert opinion’ to composer Pranav Ajayrao Malpe, which according to the association absolves Malpe of copyright violations, levelled against him by Delhi-based rapper Kr$na.

Mumbai, April 06, 2016 : lalit Pandit attended the GiMA Awards in Mumbai. (Freelance photo by Yogen Shah)(Yogen Shah)

music

Updated on Sep 12, 2020 01:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

The secret ingredients in the making of a famous chef are...

Ahead of Teachers Day, here are a few mentors, experiences and anecdotes that helped these chefs become such a popular name in the country

Chefs Ranveer Brar, Manish Mehrotra, Sarah Todd, Sabyasachi Gorai (Saby) and Pankaj Bhadouria, ahead of Teachers Day, talk about people, experiences and incidents, that taught them the ‘art of cooking’ and helped them become big chefs.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 17, 2020 05:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

A great collab for a great cause

Vishal Dadlani, Penn Masala and lyricist Poojan Sahil have collaborated together on a song, which aims to raise money for migrant workers who have been affected because of the ongoing crisis.

The song has alreadu achieved their target of raising <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh. They have now raised the target to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh.(Photo:YouTube)

music

Updated on Sep 27, 2020 08:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Sandesh Jhingan on winning the Arjuna Award: When I told my parents that I have won the award, I could see the pride in their eyes

Footballer Sandesh Jhingan, a 6’2 tall centre back for India talks about being awarded the Arjuna Award, the 27th footballer from the country to receive the recognition.

football

Updated on Aug 31, 2020 01:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Meet Anuradha Doddaballapur: Cardiovascular scientist, holder of cricket records too

Anuradha Doddaballapur shares a unique tag with Lasith Malinga and Rashid Khan.

cricket

Updated on Aug 30, 2020 05:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

BTS fans’ rape threats force Neha Bhasin to file police complaint

Singer Neha Bhasin has decided to file a complain with Mumbai Police’s Cyber Crime branch after she and her family received abuses and rape threats by the fans of Korean pop band BTS.

Singer Neha Bhasin filed a complaint with Mumbai Police yesterday.

music

Updated on Aug 26, 2020 12:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Arjun Kanungo: Life does not change after you have Covid-19

Singer songwriter Arjun Kanungo who, along with his girlfriend, Carla Dennis, were tested positive for Covid 19, talk to us about how psychologically he is at peace now and also talks about how he was more scared for his girlfriend Carla who had to be hospitalised because of breathing issues..

Singer-songwriter Arjun Kanungo says he started started showing symptoms last month.

music

Updated on Aug 25, 2020 01:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal

Invoking divine flavours

We ask chefs to share some of their food memories, as well as recipes, associated with the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

As ‘Ganpati bappa morya’ echoes in the streets, a number of sweets made from coconut, milk and jaggery, along with a host of other delectable food items are offered to Ganesh, and consumed as prasad by many.(Photo: Ranveer Brar)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 22, 2020 12:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Anuv Jain: An artist cannot be scared of sharing emotions

Indie musician Anuv Jain talks about creating music that is relatable on an emotional level, and explains why he decided to leave his family business and become a full-time musician.

Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain released his single, Alag Aasman .

music

Updated on Aug 18, 2020 12:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Bhoomi Trivedi ‘shocked’ how her complaint exposed artistes buying fake likes

Singer Bhoomi Trivedi is happy to see the work done by Mumbai Police and adds that she is stunned that her complaint against imposters led the Police uncovering a scam which involves buying fake likes and views on the Internet.

Singer Bhoomi Trivedi says that the practice of getting fake followers and likes in the industry is quite common, but, she has never opted to buy likes to showcase the popularity of her work.(Photo: Instagram)

music

Updated on Aug 11, 2020 12:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Jubin Nautiyal aids six thousand families in Uttarakhand amid the pandemic

Singer Jubin Naitiyal talks about helping nearly 6000 families in his village near Dehradun, amid the ongoing pandemic, and feels “extremely lucky” to be able to help those who need it the most.

Singer Jubin Nautiyal has been taking care of at least 6000 families, in Jubin’s village, Jaunsar Bawar, near Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

music

Updated on Aug 01, 2020 08:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Naezy: I want to bring the album culture back to mainstream music

Mumbai based rapper Naezy wants to focus on creating albums and EP’s over singles, and says that albums allow musicians to explain their ideas better, which can end up inspiring listeners.

Naezy has recently released the titular song of his EP, 2014.(Photo: Instagram)

music

Updated on Jul 27, 2020 06:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Salim-Sulaiman: People today are almost afraid of making good music

Music composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant talk about the need to create good music, without getting worried about its fame, and feel that musicians today are scared are doing something out of the box.

Salim-Sulaiman have released their track Maangi Duaein recently.

music

Updated on Jul 27, 2020 05:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Playing to the rhythm: What’s the future of Live music post Covid-19?

With the number of cases rising everyday, musicians enthralling an arena full of audience, still remains a distant dream

Ritviz feels that artistes will have to find a way to “ blend in”, and adjust to doing things over the Internet for a while

music

Updated on Jul 20, 2020 02:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByNishad Neelambaran and Samarth Goyal

Five snacks you must try this rainy season!

Here are five easy to make scrumptious delights that one can prepare, and enjoy while enjoying the rainy season and a hot cup of chai!

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 17, 2020 04:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Prateek Kuhad: I did it my way because there was no other choice

Singer songwriter Prateek Kuhad says he had no other option but to release music himself, because all the deals offered to him five years ago were “shitty deals”.

Prateek Kuhad recently released his single, Kasoor.

music

Updated on Jul 15, 2020 06:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Guru Randhawa: We should take care of a soldiers family just like our own

Singer Guru Randhawa talks to us about his pledge to donate Rs one lakh to each of the families of the four soldiers from Punjab, who sacrificed their lives while fighting to the Chinese Army in the Galawan Valley, on June 15.

Singer Guru Randhawa feels responsible to help families of brave men, who sacrifice their lives for the country.

music

Updated on Jul 12, 2020 11:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Yo Yo Honey Singh: Meri wife apne haath mein chhadi pakad kar cardio karati hai mujhse

Opening up about his recent posts on Instagram, Yo Yo Honey Singh talks to us about following a strict work-out regime and diet, which helped him lose 16 kgs over two years, while also taking medication for bipolar disorder.

Yo Yo Honey Singh has lost 16 kgs over two years.

health

Updated on Jul 09, 2020 05:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Is non-film music the way forward?

Following the debate around composers dubbing multiple singers to get the best voice for their song, and Sonu Nigam’s claims that record labels push composers into working with singers for their labels, many musicians feel that independent and non film space is the only way s to break shackles and form an identity

music

Updated on Jul 02, 2020 07:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByNishad Neelambaran and Samarth Goyal, New Delhi

Shikhar Dhawn: Zoravar now spends less time on his iPad because of Chloe and Valentine

In an exclusive interview cricketer Shikhar Dhawan reflects on his time during this lockdown, spending all of it with his family, training to be available whenever the crisis is over and the latest additions to his family - Chloe and Valentine.

Shikhar Dhawan recently adopted two dogs.

sports

Updated on Jul 02, 2020 01:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Shikhar Dhawan: I would urge everyone to help animals in whatever capacity they can

Shikhar Dhawan, who announced that he has adopted two dogs on Friday, urges everyone to follow the policy of ‘adopt and don’t shop’

Shikhar Dhawan announced on Friday that he has adopted two dogs.

india news

Updated on Jun 29, 2020 06:15 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

Unlock 1.0: Back again, on stage!

Musicians are excited about getting to doing live shows once again, though with a few rules and regulations according to the guidelines laid down by the ICMR and the Government.

Singer songwriter Guru Randhawa will perform in Delhi at a private event on June 30.

music

Updated on Jun 26, 2020 09:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamarth Goyal, New Delhi

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Samarth Goyal

Samarth Goyal writes on Hollywood and music, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Music composer Aseem Trivedi talks to us about his six-year-long journey as a musician, before bagging his first ever mainstream project, working alongside artistes such as Raftaar, Benny Dayal and Shreya Ghosal, and how those experiences helped him achieve his dream of becoming a composer.

Musician Anoushka Shankar understands the difficulties for unpopular musicians to make a mark for themselves in the industry, and also talks about how the lockdown helped her fit her artistry around her two kids instead of it being the other way around.

Ajey Nagar aKa Carry Minati talks to us exclusively about breaking stereotypes through his comedy roast videos which often polarise the masses, dealing with critics and his “bold” decision to drop out of school which has seen him become the most subscribed individual creator on YouTube India.

Sadasivan KM Nambisan aKa Sadu, a former member of indie-pop group The Aryans, explains why his desire to express freely as a musician kept him away from the scene for a long time and how the Internet was instrumental in his comeback.

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari, who is a member of Music Composer’s Association of India’s (MCAI), is appalled by the body’s recent statement that hip hop songs can be plagiarised since they sound similar.

Sharif Rangnekar, frontman of the Delhi based band, Friends of Lingers talks about the making, and the idea behind the band’s recently released single, I Am Who I Am.

For guitar player Keshav Dhar, whose hunger to experiment with different soundscapes helped him make remarkable strides in the Hindi music industry after making a name for himself in the world of metal music.

Rapper Raftaar questions the reasoning behind MCAI’s recent explanation, absolving the makers of the IPL 2020 anthem of any copyright violations

MCAI’s committee members Lalit Pandit and Ravi, confirm issuing an ‘expert opinion’ to composer Pranav Ajayrao Malpe, which according to the association absolves Malpe of copyright violations, levelled against him by Delhi-based rapper Kr$na.

Ahead of Teachers Day, here are a few mentors, experiences and anecdotes that helped these chefs become such a popular name in the country

Vishal Dadlani, Penn Masala and lyricist Poojan Sahil have collaborated together on a song, which aims to raise money for migrant workers who have been affected because of the ongoing crisis.

Footballer Sandesh Jhingan, a 6’2 tall centre back for India talks about being awarded the Arjuna Award, the 27th footballer from the country to receive the recognition.

Anuradha Doddaballapur shares a unique tag with Lasith Malinga and Rashid Khan.

Singer Neha Bhasin has decided to file a complain with Mumbai Police’s Cyber Crime branch after she and her family received abuses and rape threats by the fans of Korean pop band BTS.

Singer songwriter Arjun Kanungo who, along with his girlfriend, Carla Dennis, were tested positive for Covid 19, talk to us about how psychologically he is at peace now and also talks about how he was more scared for his girlfriend Carla who had to be hospitalised because of breathing issues..

We ask chefs to share some of their food memories, as well as recipes, associated with the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

Indie musician Anuv Jain talks about creating music that is relatable on an emotional level, and explains why he decided to leave his family business and become a full-time musician.

Singer Bhoomi Trivedi is happy to see the work done by Mumbai Police and adds that she is stunned that her complaint against imposters led the Police uncovering a scam which involves buying fake likes and views on the Internet.

Singer Jubin Naitiyal talks about helping nearly 6000 families in his village near Dehradun, amid the ongoing pandemic, and feels “extremely lucky” to be able to help those who need it the most.

Mumbai based rapper Naezy wants to focus on creating albums and EP’s over singles, and says that albums allow musicians to explain their ideas better, which can end up inspiring listeners.

Music composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant talk about the need to create good music, without getting worried about its fame, and feel that musicians today are scared are doing something out of the box.

With the number of cases rising everyday, musicians enthralling an arena full of audience, still remains a distant dream

Here are five easy to make scrumptious delights that one can prepare, and enjoy while enjoying the rainy season and a hot cup of chai!

Singer songwriter Prateek Kuhad says he had no other option but to release music himself, because all the deals offered to him five years ago were “shitty deals”.

Singer Guru Randhawa talks to us about his pledge to donate Rs one lakh to each of the families of the four soldiers from Punjab, who sacrificed their lives while fighting to the Chinese Army in the Galawan Valley, on June 15.

Opening up about his recent posts on Instagram, Yo Yo Honey Singh talks to us about following a strict work-out regime and diet, which helped him lose 16 kgs over two years, while also taking medication for bipolar disorder.

In an exclusive interview cricketer Shikhar Dhawan reflects on his time during this lockdown, spending all of it with his family, training to be available whenever the crisis is over and the latest additions to his family - Chloe and Valentine.

Shikhar Dhawan, who announced that he has adopted two dogs on Friday, urges everyone to follow the policy of ‘adopt and don’t shop’

Musicians are excited about getting to doing live shows once again, though with a few rules and regulations according to the guidelines laid down by the ICMR and the Government.

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