Articles by Samarth Goyal
I don’t give a hang about what people say: Sonam Kapoor
Actor Sonam Kapoor has always been noticed more for her classy sartorial choices, than her work in Bollywood films. And when the style diva landed up for a photoshoot to promote her latest flick, Raanjhaana, with...
Updated on Jun 18, 2013 01:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Indian fans jump, sing along: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal
The lead guitarist of American rock band Guns ‘N’ Roses, Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, who will be performing in the Capital today, says he absolutely loves performing in India, thanks to the gusto in the crowd.
Updated on Jun 14, 2013 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
The billion dollar babies of Hollywood
There has been much talk of the Rs.100 crore club in Bollywood. Now here’s a look at five Hollywood films that made billion dollars in the last one year
Updated on Jun 09, 2013 12:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Prasoon Joshi on what influence his lyrics
For lyricist Prasoon Joshi, understanding the script of a film is most important before he begins to pen down the lyrics of its songs. Joshi, who wrote the songs of the upcoming film, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the music of which is by Son records, says...
Updated on Jun 07, 2013 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Obviously, we are shocked: Shilpa Shetty
As Shilpa Shetty’s husband gets embroiled in the match-fixing controversy, the 40-year-old actor chooses to play safe herself. Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra are co-owners of the T20 cricket team, Rajasthan Royals, and Kundra was on Wednesday morning quizzed by the special cell of Delhi Police in association with the spot-fixing scandal.
Updated on Jun 06, 2013 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Grumpy goes to Hollywood
Grumpy cat, on whom a popular internet meme is based, has earned a movie deal. The production house behind comedy films like Paul Blart Mall Cop and the Adam Sandler movie Jack and Jill, has optioned the rights to make a film based on the grumpy cat and its famous one liners, which are a sarcastic take on society.
Published on Jun 02, 2013 01:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am still the same: Aditya Roy Kapur
Bollywood actor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, who visited the HT City Office on Monday says that the success of his film Aashiqui 2 hasn’t changed him. The 27-year-old actor who will be seen in the upcoming film...
Updated on May 29, 2013 10:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
‘I said yes for Ranbir’
Actor Deepika Padukone, who will be seen with former boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor in the upcoming film, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, says that the Rockstar was one of the reasons why she signed the film.
Updated on May 28, 2013 10:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Ranbir Kapoor was a reason why Deepika Padukone signed YJHD
"When I agreed to do the film I had not read the script, but I had faith on Ayan and working with Ranbir was the other reasons why I said yes to the film," says actor Deepika Padukone.
Updated on May 28, 2013 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I would’ve made a different Life of Pi: M Night Shyamalan
"When I was approached to do the film, I wanted more time. The production house wanted me to do it right away, but I’m sure they had their reasons. It took them six years to find another director," says the Hollywood director in a candid chat with HT.
Updated on May 27, 2013 03:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
T20 league and controversies
The T-20 league, a heady cocktail of cricket and glamour, has also been the centre of controversies
Updated on May 18, 2013 01:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal & Sahil Magoo
Fukrey music launched on horsebacks
While producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani entered the college on bicycles, the four protagonists of Fukrey, Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal and Varun Sharma made a grand entry on horsebacks.
Updated on May 16, 2013 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I set my own benchmark: Preity Zinta
Actor Preity Zinta, who is in the thick of cricketing action thanks to her status as co-owner of a T20 team since 2008, says that she likes to take risks, and that not many female actors in Bollywood would dare to chuck a career in films for cricket.
Updated on May 11, 2013 01:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
As a musician you have a social responsibility : Palash Sen
Actor, doctor and singer, Palash Sen, who will be performing in the Capital tomorrow, says that musicians in India don’t experiment much. The singer gets chatty about the Indian music scene while his band gears up to perform at the Raag Rang Festival.
Updated on May 10, 2013 12:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am not dating Varun: Alia Bhatt
Actor Alia Bhatt, who was rumoured to be dating her Student of the Year co star Varun Dhawan, has rubbished the reports. The actress says that the two are just friends and that's the end of it.
Updated on May 09, 2013 09:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Celebrating women on celluloid
With an intention to celebrate the many roles a woman plays in her life, European Union, on the occasion of completing 50 years of India-European relations, is hosting the 18th European Film Festival centred on the theme ‘Celebrating Women’.
Updated on May 06, 2013 02:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
Singing in tune with Goa
After creating a buzz with its quirky dialouges, the music of Go Goa Gone, composed by the duo Sachin- Jigar, is now making noise.
Updated on May 01, 2013 02:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Celebrating mother Earth
Films, quizzes, rock concert and more...Here’s how you can be a part of the Earth Day Celebrations, an event marked world over
Updated on Apr 22, 2013 01:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Usama Sulaiman and Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Groove to electro-metal with Frequency
If you’re a fan of electronic metal, Delhi-based band Frequency may be a good bet for the ears. They are all geared to put up a promising show for all those following the genre. “Our electronic grooves are what, I think, set us apart.
Updated on Apr 20, 2013 02:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Time to ‘Smile’ for a cause
With a two-fold aim of promoting Delhi talent and spreading a social message, Fever 104 FM’s popular RJ Khurrafati Nitin has decided to turn filmmaker.
Updated on Apr 19, 2013 02:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I react to the script: Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood actor, Emraan Hashmi fancies the role of playing a bounty hunter next. The 34-year-old actor who was in the Capital last week to promote his upcoming film Ek Thi Dayaan admitted that he likes playing different roles.
Updated on Apr 18, 2013 02:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Kalki and I are in a relationship: Huma Qureshi
Actor Huma Qureshi, who forayed into Bollywood with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur (GOW), is tired of reports linking her up with Kashyap. She jokingly puts the rumours of a love triangle between...
Updated on Apr 17, 2013 02:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Who are they to attack our film, questions Vishal Bhardwaj
Filmmaker and composer Vishal Bharadwaj, who is co-producing Ek Thi Daayan, refused to meet and show the film to National Commission for Women (NCW) and said that the NCW’s view that women should not be portrayed in a bad light (as dayaans) is not justified.
Updated on Apr 14, 2013 12:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
A li’l bit of everything
This fest brings in artists and multi-disciplinary performers from India and abroad for a continuous, colourful 12-hr act.
Updated on Apr 13, 2013 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Music is a fight
Popular Indie rock bands from across the country lock horns and guitars at an ongoing rockers’ fest in the city.
Updated on Apr 13, 2013 12:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Trendsetters: fashion play on campus
Glamorous costumes and innovative themes defined the prelims for Trendsetters, the fashion show at HT City Youth Nexus.
Updated on Apr 06, 2013 12:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Yukti Sehgal, Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Headbangers’ ball
Headbanging, face-melting guitar solos, heart-thumping bass line and crazy drumrolls set the mood for HT City Youth Nexus 2013 on Tuesday.
Updated on Apr 04, 2013 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Gossip guy wants to play James Bond
Gossip girl actor Ed Westwick wants to play the younger version of the elusive spy, James Bond
Updated on Mar 31, 2013 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Desi chaskas: Gurpreet Singh Sarin is a fan of Sonu Nigam
He might have been the first Indian origin singer to reach the top 40 in popular musical reality show American Idol, but did you know US born Gupreet Singh Sarin, also follows Bollywood and its music.“I love Bollywood and I love watching Bollywood films...
Updated on Mar 30, 2013 12:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Indian fans have tons of energy: DJ Tiesto
Dutch musician and DJ Tiesto a.k.a Tijs Michiel Verwest, who will be playing in the Capital for the first time on March 31, says he loves coming to India to perform. He performed in Hyderabad in 2008.
Updated on Mar 29, 2013 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi