Articles by Samarth Goyal
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
A musical Easter feast
How about a modern Easter Gospel presentation with some rock elements? For this experience, head to this musical event that promises a contemporary presentation of the Last Supper and the Resurrection of Jesus through an Indian classical dance performance.
Updated on Mar 29, 2013 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Real to abstract at Lalit Kala Akademi
Artist Roohi Kapoor’s art show, that opens in the Capital on March 28 at Lalit Kala Akademi, is an artistic blend of reality and fantasy. Titled, Bloom the show covers both the abstract and realist styles of paintings and, as the title suggests, the show is about celebrating life.
Updated on Mar 26, 2013 02:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Art from Africaaah!
An exhibition inspired by Nairobi and not-so-open social issues of the continent promises to give a glimpse of an Africa lesser seen.
Updated on Mar 22, 2013 02:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Gurpreet Sarin, the desi tadka at American Idol
Gurpreet Singh Sarin, the first Indian-origin singer to reach the top 40 of American reality show, American Idol, says he made judges and contestants on the show savour Indian food. “Indian food is a rage in the US.
Updated on Mar 22, 2013 02:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am here to do what I want to do: Bipasha Basu
Actor Bipasha Basu who is promoting Aatma, a supernatural thriller, in the Capital, has said that she does not regret not working with the three big Khans of Bollywood. “I don’t regret it.
Updated on Mar 21, 2013 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Delhi International Jazz Festival: jazz by the way
The heavy metal band Megadeath made Delhiites headbang in October last year and Snoop Lion made everyone sway to his rap early this year. The city is now warming up to Delhi International Jazz Festival that kicked off yesterday.
Updated on Mar 16, 2013 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
‘I’d love to work with Shashi Kapoor’
Filmmaker Fisher Steven says that he is fascinated by India and may do a Hindi film
Updated on Mar 15, 2013 02:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Perfect tribute: a play for a playmate
Laughter is perhaps the best way of getting a message across. With that in mind, students of Jazba — the dramatics society of Ramanujan College — organised a street play festival last Saturday. The Sagar Nagpal Street Festival was dedicated to former student Sagar Nagpal, who passed away in 2011, and was a member of the society.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Arshad Warsi meets Law Minister, raises issues
Actor Arshad Warsi, whose upcoming flick Jolly LLB is based loosely on the infamous BMW hit-and-run case of 1999, recently met the law minister, Ashwini Kumar, in the Capital.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sholay is my all-time favourite: Sachin Tendulkar
Cricketing legend and Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is fond of Bollywood films. The 39-year-old shares that Ramesh Sippy’s classic, Sholay, is his favourite Bollywood film.
Updated on Mar 13, 2013 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Stung by Sting
English singer and guitarist Sting brought the house down as he performed some of his classics such as Every Breath You Take and Desert Rose. Other celebrities spotted at the event included industrialist Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita, actor Dia Mirza accompanied by beau Sahil Sangha, and music composer Nigel Osborne
Updated on Mar 11, 2013 02:16 AM IST
None | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sachin Tendulkar parties in Jodhpur
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with wife Anjali, attended a party hosted by Maharaja Gaj Singh II in Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur on Saturday. Renowned English musician Sting performed at the event, which saw a host of A-listers from India and abroad in attendance.
Updated on Mar 11, 2013 02:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Coz they like to party!
While they are caught up with studies the entire year, their annual fest - Feria, is a sure shot party time for the students of Institute of Home Economics. Held recently, the fest saw a variety of competitive and entertaining events.
Updated on Mar 10, 2013 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sting parties in Jodhpur
English musician and guitarist Sting went all desi at a party hosted by His Highness Gaj Singh II, at the Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur, on Friday evening.
Updated on Mar 10, 2013 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal
A ray of hope through art
Manu Sharma, originally known as Siddharth Vashishta, who is currently serving life imprisonment for the Jessica Lal murder case, is organising a one day art exhibition — Wings of Hope — where an exhibition of over 100 paintings by the Tihar jail inmates will be on display.
Updated on Mar 09, 2013 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Nayi ladki Anushka achhi hai: Suresh Raina
Reports of a romance between cricketer Suresh Raina and actor Anushka Sharma hit headlines last year, even as the two denied it. However, now Raina has admitted that he is fond of Anushka, reports Samarth Goyal.
Updated on Mar 09, 2013 01:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
I am new to working with stars: Milan Luthria
Filmmaker Milan Luthria says it took time for the rapport to build between him and the actors of his next. Milan Luthria, who also directed Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, is currently working on its sequel and claims to have started another trend with the film.
Updated on Mar 06, 2013 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi
Sun and fun: Shivaji College’s annual fest
The sun shone bright as Shivaji College celebrated its annual festival — Vibrations. Held over two days — February 28 and March 1, the festival saw students from various colleges put their best foot forward in the competitions.
Updated on Mar 04, 2013 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Samarth Goyal, New Delhi