Samarth Goyal writes on Hollywood and music, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Samarth Goyal
DJ Hardwell not collaborating with Priyanka Chopra
World’s number six DJ Hardwell has quashed rumours that he is collaborating with Bollywood actor-turned-singer Priyanka Chopra for a single. “I don’t have any plans regarding any (collaborations with Indian artists) at the moment.
Updated on Dec 11, 2012 12:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Kunal Kapoor and his film ideas
Acting isn’t enough for Kunal Kapoor. He is now showing interest in script development
Updated on Dec 11, 2012 12:36 AM IST
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The classic remake rampage
With changing times, some Hollywood classics lose out on their meaning. A reinterpretation is therefore important for some of them, and though it might unsettle some loyal fans who don’t want anything happening with their classics, modern audiences might like to see the reinterpretations underway.
Updated on Dec 10, 2012 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Saina Nehwal’s a big Shah Rukh fan
Bollywood, ice-creams and aloo ka paranthas are few of badminton star Saina Nehwal’s favourite things. The 23-year-old Olympian revealed this at the launch of her autobiography titled, Playing to Win, in Delhi.
Updated on Nov 30, 2012 01:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Look out for Hollywood's more book adaptations
Don’t lose heart if the Harry Potter and Twilight film series are over. Hollywood has many more book adaptations in store for you. Big screen adaptations of books have always attracted film audiences.
Updated on Nov 29, 2012 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Imam Siddiqui back in Bigg Boss 6!
Bigg Boss season 6 contestant Imam Siddiqui, who was thrown out of the show due to his violent behaviour, will re-enter the show tonight. After he lost his cool on the reality show Bigg Boss 6, the decision was taken to have him thrown out for his unacceptable behaviour.
Updated on Nov 24, 2012 12:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Popular Hollywood films get converted to 3D for re-release
The hollywood filmmakers have found a way to match up to the expectations of the contemporary and tech-savvy audience. In an attempt to recreate the same magic that some hollywood films had on people’s minds and at the box office at the time of their release...
Updated on Nov 23, 2012 12:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Big budget Hollywood films that were postponed
Call it post production issues, marketing gimmicks or the magnanimous 3D work that goes into the making of their movies — even Hollywood doesn’t always get it right. The result — delay in their release dates than what were announced in the beginning.
Updated on Nov 18, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Language no bar at Delhi theatre festival
A 11-day theatre festival in the Capital brings to you a host of regional plays in different languages
Updated on Nov 18, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Hollywood actors appear in a slew of biopics
Hollywood has always looked for inspiration from various quarters. After comics, book adaptations, sequels, trilogy and franchises, it is now focusing on portraying onscreen lives of those whose names have gone down in history.
Updated on Dec 05, 2012 01:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi is an International City: Rannvijay Singh
For VJ Rannvijay Singh, 29, Delhi is where he’ll always belong. “I miss Delhi. I only realised the value of the city after moving to Mumbai. I feel that in the last six-seven years and because of the Commonwealth Games, the city has gone International,” says Rannvijay.
Updated on Nov 08, 2012 01:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Ameesha Patel happy being single
Marriage is the last thing on Ameesha Patel’s, mind right now as she claims to be enjoying her single status. Excited about her forthcoming movies, Ameesha said...
Updated on Nov 07, 2012 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Music fests a great lesson: Shafqat Amanat Ali
For Shafqat Amanat Ali, who spoke to us during the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, music festivals have always been a craze since childhood.
Updated on Nov 07, 2012 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am defined by movies: Sonali Bendre
Actor Sonali Bendre, 37, who will soon start shooting for her new film, Once Upon A Time Again, says she is excited and can’t wait to make a comeback in Bollywood.
Updated on Nov 04, 2012 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Memorable experience shooting Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, say actors
It was a memorable experience shooting for Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, say the film’s lead actors, Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi.
Updated on Nov 03, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Carlos Santana's Indian connection
The world renowned Mexican and American guitarist Carlos Santana is all praises for India on his first visit here. “India is the destination if someone is looking for spiritual freedom. I am honoured to be here,” said the ten time Grammy Award winner after he checked into capital’s ITC Maurya.
Updated on Oct 30, 2012 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
And F1 rocked
Both desi and international celebs starred up the Grand Prix in town over the weekend.
Updated on Oct 30, 2012 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Arpita Kala and Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
It is a magical time for Emraan: Neha Dhupia
Actor Neha Dhupia is excited to have worked with Emraan Hashmi in the recently-released film Rush. Reason: She feels that Emraan is going through a magical moment in his career.
Updated on Oct 28, 2012 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Arjun’s still got DU fever
Actor Arjun Rampal gets nostalgic as he talks about his life as a student in Delhi University.
Updated on Oct 27, 2012 01:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am choosy about roles: Nikhil Dwivedi
Nikhil Dwivedi feels that every actor struggles in his own way. Even though it sounds like a cliché, he admits that he chooses his role very carefully.
Updated on Oct 27, 2012 01:05 AM IST
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I love to perform in Delhi: Raghu Dixit
According to me, delhi is the only city in north India where the audience sings along with the artist: Raghu Dixit, singer
Updated on Oct 27, 2012 01:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Money is not everything for Emraan
Actor believes the first criterion for picking a film should be the story idea.
Updated on Oct 28, 2012 02:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Akshay Kumar shoots in Old Delhi
Akshay Kumar won over fans when he came to the place he calls home — Chandni Chowk.
Updated on Oct 27, 2012 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Content is of prime importance: Sagarika Ghatge
Actor Sagarika Ghatge, who is known for her debut film Chak De India! (2007), says she gives a lot of importance to content, and that’s the reason why she hasn’t been seen doing too many movies.
Updated on Oct 25, 2012 02:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Arjun’s big party for the city
Arjun Rampal will be bringing down the house at the Formula One after-parties in the city this weekend.
Updated on Oct 25, 2012 02:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I was delighted when De Niro winked at me: Anupam Kher
For Anupam Kher, working alongside Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro was a dream come true.
Updated on Oct 24, 2012 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
An international ‘mela’
In an attempt to improve and showcase the diplomatic relationship between India and Germany, Urban Mela is being organised in the Capital. After Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, the nine day long Mela will take place in Delhi at Indraprastha Millennium Park, from October 27 to November 4.
Updated on Oct 22, 2012 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Nandita to highlight gender inequalities
Actor Nandita Das is on a mission — a mission to let the upper middle class realise the inequalities existing between the genders.
Updated on Oct 21, 2012 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Taboo and Santana ready to go desi
American rapper Jamie Luiz Gomez aka Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas is coming to Delhi to play at the F1 Amber Lounge on October 28. “It’s my first time in India as an individual. I hope the crowd’s as excited as I feel,” says the 37-year-old.
Updated on Oct 17, 2012 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
City’s musical melange
In what was Delhi’s most awaited festival, the Bacardi NH7 Weekender held over the weekend at Buddh Internationa Circuit, was an instant hit.
Updated on Oct 16, 2012 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
