Articles by Samarth Goyal
Censor board’s East-West bias?
A week after the Central Board of Film Certification passed the full frontal nude scenes in the Hollywood film, 12 Years A Slave, Bollywood insiders say that there have always been a different rules for Western films and Indian movies.
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 12:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Parineeti hates being called Parineeta
When actors Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra graced HT House, as part of HT City Stars in the City contest, moderated by HT City Editor Sonal Kalra, they overwhelmed and awed their fans with their antics, quirky stories, vivaciousness and gregarious attitude.
Updated on Feb 05, 2014 06:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Online backlash over Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
The Social Network (pun intended) erupted in anger after it was announced that Jesse Eisenberg will be playing Lex Luthor in the sequel to Man of Steel.
Updated on Feb 05, 2014 05:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Celtic Connections: a global stage for indian musicians
This year’s Celtic Connections, an 18-day-long cultural festival in Glasgow, Scotland, which celebrates world music, saw as many as five acts from India. We caught up with three of our desi stars - Raghu, Papon and Suhail Yusuf.
Updated on Jan 31, 2014 08:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Vande Mataram: a musical message to the sons of India
Promila Bahari Jain, an entrepreneur and artist, has used our country’s national song to promote a very sensitive message — teaching the sons of this country to respect and honour their mothers, through her album. VIDEO INSIDE
Updated on Jan 23, 2014 05:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Booked for Bollywood: movies inspired by bestselling titles
Bollywood seldom seeks inspiration from books. But when it does, it makes sure that it doesn’t disappoint the audience. The year 2014 will see a slew of movies following the same trend. From detective thrillers to a complicated love story, we give you an account of what to expect soon.
Updated on Jan 20, 2014 05:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Alia Bhatt turns singer for Highway
You’ve known Alia Bhatt as the cute bubbly actor from Student of the Year (2012), who has apparently acted all grown-up in Imtiaz Ali’s soon-to-be-released Highway. And now we hear that besides acting in the film, the 20-year-old has also sung a lullaby, Sooh Saha, in it.
Updated on Jan 18, 2014 09:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
The DnB scene is growing in India: DJ Vachan Chinnappa
DJ Vachan Chinnappa opines that the genre of drum ‘n’ bass is getting recognised in India.
Updated on Jan 18, 2014 02:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
A very different indie sound
Indian Ocean got chatty with us last week and spoke at length about their journey so far, their new line-up, some good times, some not so good times, and more.
Updated on Jan 16, 2014 07:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Now, a book on Indian Ocean
Written by Vineet Sharma, the book seems very well-researched, not only detailing the band’s story through words, but also capturing their finer moments via photographs. "I wanted to write something which was not in chronological order," says Sharma.
Updated on Jan 14, 2014 06:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Alia won’t take a penny from Saifai show
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt defends his daughter, actor Alia Bhatt, for performing at the Saifai festival in Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Jan 10, 2014 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
From twerking to selfie: five words that rocked 2013
As the year comes to an end, we look at five new words that the Gen-X learnt in 2013, and just couldn’t stop flaunting them. We bring to you five popular oft-quoted words of 2013. Have you been using them too?
Updated on Dec 28, 2013 06:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Bollywood singers, music label owners lock horns
Singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal, led by Sonu Nigam, have refused to sign contracts with music labels that do not give them a share of royalty for the songs they sing.
Updated on Dec 16, 2013 05:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal and Torsha Sen, New Delhi
New anthem for 'Gay' Delhi
Sharif Rangnekar and band Friends of Linger are performing a new song to empower the LGBT struggle, especially in the light of the Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
Updated on Dec 14, 2013 08:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Zombie music festival hits Delhi
Have you ever wondered what being a zombie feels like? Here’s probably the right opportunity for all those who always wanted to get a feel of human blood sucking- half dead humans.
Updated on Dec 14, 2013 07:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Daryl Hannah: the activist-actor who turned down Pretty Woman
The star of films like Blade Runner and Kill Bill is as well known for her filmography as she is for her activism. Daryl Hannah talks about how she chooses her films and why she believes in giving a voice to the poor.
Updated on Dec 06, 2013 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Make Music, Not War, say Pakistani band Strings
Members of Strings, the Pakistani pop-rock music band, who have been playing in India for the last 13 years, say that the love and affection they get here makes them believe that the cold vibe the two countries shared is a thing of the past.
Updated on Dec 03, 2013 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
An arty ode to the master
Recreating the magic of late artist, Raja Ravi Varma’s oleographs, a group of contemporary artists have come forward to celebrate his work across different media.
Updated on Dec 01, 2013 06:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Lucky Ali: All of my work is centred around the audiences
Lucky Ali, singer, gets chatty ahead of his show in Delhi and talks about the inspiration behind making music... “It’s what I have been doing for such a long time now. Their (the fans) love and encouragement keeps me going.”
Updated on Nov 28, 2013 06:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
NH7 Delhi kicks off tomorrow
One of the popular music festivals in the country — Bacardi NH7 Weekender, powered by MTS, is ready to take the Capital by storm, yet again.
Updated on Nov 28, 2013 06:37 PM IST
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Musical lights by the bay
Mumbai-based urban pop band Baycity Lights, talk about why they are not into Bollywood music, what they don’t like about the Delhi crowd and their new album.
Updated on Nov 21, 2013 07:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi gets musical
With three upcoming music festivals offering a variety of acts, Delhi stands spoiled for choice.
Updated on Nov 21, 2013 07:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Knowledge is universal: Dalai Lama
It was a rather calm morning in Delhi as Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso visited the Capital to talk about knowledge, inner peace and Buddhism.
Updated on Nov 20, 2013 07:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Footballer Rio invites SRK to hang out with him
It’s good news for fans of Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, as it has been revealed that the ace player may visit India in the summer of 2014. What’s more, while in the country, Rio plans to hang out with actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Updated on Nov 20, 2013 07:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Too mooch this Movember
Moochhon ko thoda round ghumaake seems to be the song every Bollywood hero is singing these days. And, it’s Movember.
Updated on Nov 15, 2013 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal and Sahil Magoo, New Delhi
The makers of the film must fight for the song: Anand Raj Anand
While the song Palang Tod from the upcoming film, Singh Saab The Great, has become the latest to face the ire of the Censor Board, the film’s music composer, Anand Raj Anand, feels that the controversy is completely uncalled for.
Updated on Nov 15, 2013 06:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Pak band Noori talk about music and India
Pakistani rock band Noori has massive fan following in India, especially after its Coke Studio performances. The band, however, still feels there is a long way to go before it establishes itself in the country.
Updated on Nov 14, 2013 07:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Jimmy Shergill is now a bad boy
Jimmy Shergill may not be a potboiler type, but he is one of the few actors in Bollywood who has experimented with a wide variety of character roles. This time around, the 41-year-old actor is set for a brow-raiser.
Updated on Nov 10, 2013 06:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Leonardo Di Caprio has replaced me: Robert De Niro
Academy award winner Robert De Niro may be one of the greatest actors of all time, but the legend, who is on his maiden India visit, feels he has been replaced by younger star Leonardo Di Caprio.
Updated on Nov 08, 2013 06:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Super trailers for superheroes
The wait to get a glimpse into two of the most eagerly awaited superhero movies is finally over. The franchises, Captain America and X Men, have both come out with their first official trailers last week.
Updated on Nov 02, 2013 05:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi