Articles by Samarth Goyal
I’m against misogyny: Vishal Dadlani
Vishal Dadlani says he did nothing wrong when he asked a child to not sing Honey Singh’s songs
Updated on Aug 02, 2013 01:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
City restaurants at a loss as F1 fun fizzles out
Indian Grand Prix fans will miss the high-speed sport in 2014 with organisers deciding not to host the international sporting event in India next year, though it will be back in March 2015.
Updated on Aug 01, 2013 02:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and other Bollywood films that goofed-up with facts
Goof-ups include the use of the current flag of South Africa rather than the Apartheid-era South African national flag which was used during the time depicted in the film (1950s), and Farhan singing the song Nanha munna rahi hoon while wooing Sonam Kapoor...
Updated on Jul 31, 2013 12:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
People have already forgotten the floods: Shekhar Kapoor
Renowned director Shekhar Kapoor says that the current political system can’t cater to the needs of India’s huge population.
Updated on Jul 27, 2013 01:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Be proud of song & dance in films: Roland Emmerich
Hollywood director Roland Emmerich, who is known for films such as 2012 (2009), The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996), feels that Indians should be proud of the use of song and dance in Bollywood.
Updated on Jul 20, 2013 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Football is still coming up here: Gary Pallister
Former English defender and Manchester United legend, Gary Pallister, who visited the Capital recently, feels that India is on the right path to find some world class talent in the world of football.
Updated on Jul 17, 2013 02:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Reuniting for a good cause
While alumni from different colleges usually meet and greet each other, Association of Hindu College Hostel Alumni (AHHA) not only organises meets for old friends to remember their old days, but also work towards an objective that helps the society.
Updated on Jul 15, 2013 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal and Sakshi Dubey, New Delhi
Now, biscuits named after actor
One has heard of perfumes being named after stars. But biscuits too have entered the domain
Updated on Jul 15, 2013 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sachin and Dhoni are my favourites: Gary Andrew Pallister
Former English footballer and Manchester United legend Gary Andrew Pallister, who visited the Capital on Tuesday, feels Indian cricketers are an example of the country’s progress.
Updated on Jul 11, 2013 02:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I wanted to be an IAS officer: Yami Gautam
The 24-year-old actor, who shot to fame with Vicky Donor, says she had never thought of getting into Bollywood
Updated on Jul 10, 2013 01:11 AM IST
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DU the heartbreaker
The sky-high first cut-offs in Delhi University cause a big low for young aspirants, who can’t hold back their heartbreak.
Updated on Jun 28, 2013 02:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Technological advancements made in music
Celebrated every year on June 21, World Music Day was conceptualised to encourage people to play and share music world over. While the concept first emerged in the US in 1976, it was officially adopted by France as Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) in 1982.
Updated on Jun 21, 2013 12:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
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