Articles by Samarth Goyal
Media always looking for conflict, celebs shouldn’t cry foul: Bhatt
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has always been very vocal on the topics that plague the industry, says that the next big challenge that stars would need to deal with is social media.
Updated on Nov 20, 2014 09:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
When Naseeruddin Shah abused Riz Ahmed in Urdu
The Reluctant Fundamentalist actor Riz Ahmed calls Naseeruddin Shah a favourite. He shares a candid summary of his first meeting with the veteran when Shah imitated and abused Riz in pure Urdu.
Updated on Nov 14, 2014 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
After CIA's Argo tweets, Indian fans want RAW to speak up
Indian fans want intelligence agencies to point out errors in Bollywood films based on the life of secret agents
Updated on Nov 12, 2014 03:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal and Geetanjali Taragi, Mumbai
Starry fundraiser for Kashmir
It was a starry evening as Delhi saw Bollywood celebrities join hands for -- Hum Hain...Ummeed E Kashmir. Celebrities from the Bollywood film industry entertained in a bid to raise money for those affected in the Kashmir floods.
Updated on Oct 19, 2014 11:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
You need talent, not humility, to be a singer: Mika Singh
Popular Punjabi singer Mika Singh, who is known as much for his songs as for flaunting popular styles, says that a singer does not need to be docile in order to impress music directors.
Updated on Sep 27, 2014 05:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I don’t see myself playing a role in another sports biopic: Priyanka Chopra
The 31-year-old actress, who is also being considered to play the role of top cop Kiran Bedi in a film based on Bedi’s life, says that she won’t be a part of a sport biopic in the future.
Updated on Sep 25, 2014 01:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Tiger Shroff wants to play Bruce Lee or Michael Jackson
Asked if he would like to work in a biopic, actor Tiger Shroff says it will be toss between Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson for him. "While I grew up watching Lee’s martial arts sequences in films, I have worshipped Jackson ever since I can remember. I would love to portray their lives on screen."
Updated on Sep 17, 2014 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Bollywood's not to blame for the decline of pop industry: Sona Mohapatra
Sona Mohaptra talks all things music in this latest, exclusive interview. Read on to know more about her new song Naina from Sonam Kapoor starrer Khoobsurat and her views on the present condition of the country's pop industry.
Updated on Sep 12, 2014 05:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Unlike films, we don’t have a music industry: Salim Merchant
For music composer and singer Salim Merchant, India does not have a music industry! “It’s sad, but true, you know, that people in India consume film music and not independent music. Film music has this quality of swallowing everything and hijacking independent artists”, he says.
Updated on Sep 05, 2014 07:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Nimrat Kaur set to make her American television debut with Homeland
Actor Nimrat Kaur, who is shooting for the American television series, Homeland, says that things are more professional in the West, and that the cast and crew there respect time.
Updated on Aug 28, 2014 02:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I adore fans whose love for me is genuine: Shafqat Amanat Ali
Popular Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali not just leaves people spellbound with his songs, but he also leaves them floored, thanks to his humble and calm persona.
Updated on Aug 23, 2014 06:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Shatrughan Sinha wonders what happened to 'Jaya Ji's' humour
Popular actor and senior politician Shatrughan Sinha is known to be a man with a sense of humour. Unfortunately, the 68-year-old seems worried that the rest of the leaders seem to be losing theirs.
Updated on Aug 20, 2014 05:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, Mumbai
Prahaar was the only film on Indian defence I like: Nimr
Nimrat Kaur, who lost her army officer-father in a terrorist attack in 1994, feels that films based on Indian defence services are not well researched. "The only film based on the Indian defence services that I liked was the Nana Patekar and Madhuri Dixit-starrer Prahaar (1991)."
Updated on Aug 19, 2014 04:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Everything Satyajit Ray made was special: Paul Greengrass
British film-maker Paul Greengrass, who has helmed the famous Bourne film franchise, says that he is a fan of the late filmmaker Satyajit Ray, and that Ray is an inspiration to him. “I remember watching Pather Panchali (1955) when I was a student, and I loved it,” he said.
Updated on Jul 29, 2014 06:56 PM IST
None | Samarth Goyal
I haven’t been utilised enough: Om Puri
Veteran actor Om Puri, who has done several films in the West and will soon be seen in The Hundred Foot Journey alongside Oscar-winning actor Helen Mirren, says the Indian film industry has never fully utilised his potential.
Updated on Jul 29, 2014 04:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Yo Yo, Raftaar rap up another row
A couple of months ago, we told you about a rift between rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Raftaar Singh over the credits of some songs in the film Fugly (2014). And now, Raftaar’s recent song, Swag Mera Desi, is adding fuel to the fire.
Updated on Jul 25, 2014 02:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Anurag hits back: Siddharth Kara is delusional
The 41-year-old filmmaker has hit back strongly at Harvard Professor Siddharth Kara’s comments (Kara had accused Kashyap of plagiarising from his book Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery) and has called him 'delusional'.
Updated on Jul 07, 2014 07:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Harvard professor sues Anurag Kashyap for lifting Sold script
An Indian-origin Harvard professor and author, Siddharth Kara has filed a case against Anurag Kashyap in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the script of Kashyap's film on child trafficking, Sold (2014) is based on his book Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery.
Updated on Jul 05, 2014 07:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Shia LaBeouf's off-screen antics: dramas in real life!
Actor Shia LaBeouf’s arrest last week was not the first time when the Transformer star’s antics have been in news rather than his films. We take a look at some of the incidents he's been involved in since 2013
Updated on Jul 01, 2014 07:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Parikrama completes the group's 23-year revolution
Delhi-based band Parikrama completed 23 years of its existence recently. Belief in themselves, says the band's keyboard player Subir Malik, is what has kept them together all these years.
Updated on Jun 20, 2014 08:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I just follow what Nusrat sir taught me: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Out with his new album after seven years, Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan talks about a change in people’s choices
Updated on Jun 13, 2014 03:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
FIFA World Cup: check out who the desi celebs are rooting for
Our celebs, too, are all pumped up for the month-long football madness. We caught up with a few stars to find out their favourite players, the teams they’re supporting or think will win, and the teams they believe are the underdogs this time.
Updated on Jun 12, 2014 10:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sexiest tattoos of the WC, and the players who flaunt them
They play for different countries, but some of the biggest football stars worldwide are united by their love for tattoos. It’s not just their skill on the football field, these players score with their interesting tattoos too. A look at the top 10 players whose tattoos caught our eye.
Updated on Jun 10, 2014 04:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Priyanka Chopra is very talented, says US rapper Pitbull
American rapper Pitbull, who collaborated with actor Priyanka Chopra on her single Exotic last year, will always remember it as an amazing experience.
Updated on Jun 10, 2014 11:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
CSK's Fleming says T20 flourishing despite controversies
Former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming and the coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings admits the tournament may be surrounded by controversy, but he is happy that it’s still flourishing despite the betting and spot-fixing scandal.
Updated on May 10, 2014 02:53 PM IST
None | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Yo Yo locks horns with Raftaar Singh
Yo Yo Honey Singh can’t get enough of controversies. He has now locked horns with rapper Raftaar Singh over songs in the upcoming film, Fugly.
Updated on May 07, 2014 07:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Should Bollywood celebs use lookalikes to deal with fame?
British boy band One Direction may have started searching for lookalikes to give its members a break from the paparazzi, but back home, Bollywood does not seem to believe in the trick.
Updated on May 06, 2014 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Changing the game: Indus Creed
It’s been almost 30 years since they formed the band, but Indian rock ’n’ roll legends, Indus Creed, say that the band hasn’t changed much since.
Updated on May 06, 2014 03:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, Mumbai
Celeb memes on social media a publicity stunt?
A common feature of these amusing graphic + one-liner posters online is that they mostly take a dig at an emerging film or TV star, or one who has not been in news for a while.
Updated on May 02, 2014 07:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Kareena Kapoor replaces Kajal Aggarwal in Singham 2
Actor Kajal Agarwal , who had a fairytale start to her Bollywood career as a lead actor in Singham, which crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, is not sad that she is not there in Singham 2.
Updated on Apr 29, 2014 02:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi