Articles by Soumya Vajpayee
Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert; music fam and friends pay homage to
Ustad Zakir Hussain’s death has left the world in shock. Here, his family-like-friends from the fraternity talk about the bond they shared with the legend.

Published on Dec 17, 2024 11:34 AM IST
Ustad Zakir Hussain is critical and in the ICU for two weeks
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has been admitted at a hospital in San Francisco due to heart and lung-related ailments. Has been in the ICU for two weeks.

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Bryan Adams’ Mumbai gig saw Raveena Tandon grooving; he remembered Tina Turner
Bryan Adams’ Mumbai concert saw Bollywood actors Raveena Tandon and Arbaaz Khan groove to his hits. He also paid a tribute to late singer Tina Turner.

Published on Dec 14, 2024 01:24 AM IST
Steve Aoki on collab with Sunidhi-Shreya on Chhaila: Their talent is inspiring
The world-leading DJ has worked on a remix version of the Salim-Sulaiman composition, which is part of their independent album Bhoomi 2024.

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:02 PM IST
Meenakshi Pahuja swims from Alibaug to Mumbai for the cause of water pollution
International open-water swimmer Meenakshi Pahuja recently swam from Revas Jetty in Alibaug to the Gateway of India to raise awareness on water pollution.

Published on Dec 10, 2024 10:00 AM IST
King hints Bollywood debut: I want to create original music for Hindi films
Singer-rapper King says he is ready to explore Hindi film music “with the right song and project”; wants to work with filmmakers who make story-driven films. w

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Jorja Smith: I love the Bollywood song Maar Daala from Devdas
As the English singer marks her India debut next weekend, she says she will visit ‘the famous Kayani Bakery in Pune’; adds she'll soak in all the music and food

Published on Dec 06, 2024 02:20 PM IST
Maroon 5 viral fan Suman Suresh: When Adam Levine called me on stage, I froze
Suman Suresh, a jewellery designer from Kerala, says her life's changed ever since she's gone viral after sharing the stage with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 03:13 PM IST
Maroon 5 perform debut gig in India: We will come back for two gigs soon
At their first-ever concert in India, Maroon 5 performed their chart-toppers; Adam Levine said the band is in love with India and would come back soon.

Updated on Dec 05, 2024 12:51 PM IST
Bollywood on AP Dhillon’s mind? He says, ‘Why not?’
Ahead of his India tour, AP Dhillon tells us that he's keen to get into Hindi film music if “something organic comes up, where I can stay true to my style”.

Published on Dec 02, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Jonita Gandhi on opening for Dua Lipa: I gifted her two pairs of jhumkas
Jonita Gandhi, who was the opening act at Dua Lipa's recent India gig, calls her ‘an absolute sweetheart’. Recalls spending time with her backstage.

Updated on Dec 02, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Javed Ali: Audiences abroad crave for us more
Singer Javed Ali, who has been touring extensively in India and other countries lately, says gigging in India and globally have their respective USPs.

Published on Nov 29, 2024 04:12 PM IST
Boney M: A DJ in India is doing a Bollywood version of our song Sunny
The iconic band will perform in India in February 2025 as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

Updated on Nov 29, 2024 04:00 PM IST
When Sonu Nigam, Shekhar Ravjiani, Alka Yagnik bravely battled health challenges
From losing their voice to battling sinus issues, here’s a look at the musicians who have bravely spoken out about their physical struggles this year.

Published on Nov 24, 2024 04:41 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE| Shekhar: Losing my voice was the most traumatic experience of my life
Shekhar Ravjiani opens up exclusively to HT City on going through the scare of losing his voice and the mental toll it took on him

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 12:35 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE| Akon: I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0
As he arrives in India for Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong, Akon speaks exclusively to HT City about his love for the country and working in Bollywood

Published on Nov 15, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Gurpurab 2024: Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur on the festival
On Guru Nanak Jayanti, Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur share what the day means to them and their fondest childhood memories of the festival.

Published on Nov 14, 2024 11:12 PM IST
Udit likes Aditya's ‘inspiring energy’; Aditya says ‘learnt discipline’ from dad
As Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan perform as a team, the father-son duo share what they have learnt from each other and how singing together has helped them.

Published on Nov 13, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Roop Kumar Rathod: Tere Liye was the third dhun for Dil Dhoondata Hai
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Singer Udit Narayan talks about recording the songs for the film two decades ago.

Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Udit Narayan on 20 years of Veer-Zaara: Lata ji came home to congratulate me
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Singer Udit Narayan talks about recording the songs for the film two decades ago.

Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Sonu Nigam on 20 years of Veer-Zaara: Singing with Lata ji was memorable
The soundtrack of the Shah Rukh Khan and Preity G Zinta-starrer is evergreen. Sonu Nigam talks about recording two songs for the film two decades ago.

Published on Nov 12, 2024 09:56 AM IST
Martin Garrix: Can’t wait to perform for my Indian fans on Holi
DJ Martin Garrix will be celebrating Holi in India next year as he will be seen taking the stage at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 03:54 PM IST
Musicians mourn ‘Bihar Kokila’ folk singer Sharda Sinha's death
Mourning legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha's death, musicians Malini Awasthi, Kavita Seth and Sudeep Banerji talk to us about the bond they shared with her.

Published on Nov 06, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla: Tauba Tauba was a game changer for me
Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla explains how Tauba Tauba provided an impetus to his career; also talks about the struggle behind his success.

Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Bhai Dooj 2024: Sonu Nigam, Palash Sen, Tanishk Bagchi talk about their sisters
On Bhai Dooj today, musicians talk to us about the bond with their siblings and what the day means to them.

Updated on Nov 03, 2024 01:48 PM IST
Maroon 5 to debut in India, will perform in Mumbai on December 3
The American pop band is set to perform in India for the first time; will hit the stage in Mumbai on December 3.

Published on Oct 30, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Talat Aziz’s tribute to Begum Akhtar: Never did so much research in my life
The veteran ghazal singer will sing Begum Akhtar's ghazals live on stage as part of a play, titled Ammi... Akhtari, which premiers on October 25 in Mumbai.

Published on Oct 23, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Shaan on Karwa Chauth: I try to keep my wife company by fasting for her
As they celebrate their 25th Karwa Chauth together, Shaan and Radhika shoot for HT City and tell us how the day reiterates the value of love and companionship

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 02:56 AM IST
Bryan Adams on India visit: I would love to explore Bollywood
As the Summer of '69 singer visits India for a multi-city tour this December, he talks about his love for the country, its music and how he stays relevant.

Published on Oct 19, 2024 12:58 AM IST
Tanishk Bagchi on working with Pitbull on BB3: He brings an infectious energy
Composer Tanishk Bagchi talks about the experience of working with Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh, and incorporating South African subgenre Amapiano in his track.

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 01:39 PM IST