Articles by Samarth Goyal
Delhi getting ready to Unwind at the biggest food and music festival!
With high-octane live performances from renowned artists and a spread of culinary delights, the first ever edition of HT City Unwind will be one of the biggest food and music festival in the country!
Published on Sep 30, 2022 12:13 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Falguni Pathak on Neha Kakkar: Jab khud pe guzarti hai tab pata chalta hai
Falguni Pathak talks about her recent Instagram posts, where she shared fans’ reaction dissing Neha Kakkar, who sang the recreated version of Pathak’s hit Maine Payal Hai Chhankayi, and says while she is not averse to the idea of recreations she feels there has to be a heart and soul behind them
Updated on Sep 26, 2022 03:24 AM IST
Samarth Goyal
Your three-day hall pass to Unwind is here!
MobiKwik presents HT City Unwind promises to be one of India’s biggest food and music fests, featuring high-octane performances and a spread of culinary delights!
Updated on Sep 24, 2022 12:46 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Ritviz sees trolls as ‘ultimate compliment’
Electronica musician Ritviz talks about dealing with trolls with empathy, working in the independent space and the reason behind his decision to release his debut album after 6 years.
Updated on Sep 17, 2022 06:45 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Armaan Malik: You need to trust yourself enough
Singer songwriter Armaan Malik, in a candid conversation, opens up about how his non-film music is a reflection of his personality and seemingly confesses he is dating Aashna Shroff, just days after we reported about the same.
Published on Sep 12, 2022 05:44 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Queer, live-in couples laud SC ruling on social welfare
After the Supreme Court of India passed a judgement , ruling that queer couples, unmarried partners also entitled to social welfare benefits, celebrities and live-in couples talk about their reaction this judgement
Updated on Sep 01, 2022 04:59 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Indie artist Vineet Singh Hukkmani on his record breaking spree: I am grateful
Delhi based musician Vineet Singh Hukkmani’s recent single, Dee Da Da Da, has become the number one song on DRT Independent 150 chartsm making him the only Indian/Asian artist to have the most played independent song on US radio channels.
Updated on Aug 21, 2022 12:10 PM IST
Vishal Krishna: Where are the writers in Bollywood?
Actor Vishal Krishna, popular his roles in Tamil-language films such as Pandiya Naadu (2013), Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) and Poojai (2014), feels that lack of writers and not the popularity of films produced down South, is the reason behind Bollywood’s recent slump at the box office
Published on Aug 17, 2022 06:23 PM IST
‘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