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Soumya Vajpayee

Soumya Vajpayee is the Senior Editor (Lifestyle & City) for Hindustan Times HT City (Mumbai and Pune) and writes on music, entertainment and lifestyle.

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.

Ustad Zakir Hussain
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.

Ustad Zakir Hussain
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.

Bryan Adams at the Mumbai show
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.

Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan; (right) Steve Aoki(Photos: Satish Bate/HT and Instagram)
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.

Meenakshi Pahuja during the 20km swim
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

King(Photo: Instagram/ifeelking)
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

Jorja Smith; (right) Madhuri Dixit Nene in a still from the song Maar Daala from Devdas
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.

Suman Suresh; (right) she broke down as Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine hugged her at the concert in Mumbai
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.

Adam Levine, the frontman of Maroon 5
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”.

AP Dhillon is currently in India for a multi-city tour
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.

Dua Lipa with Jonita Gandhi
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.

Javed Ali
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.

Boney M(Photo: Instagram)
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.

Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik and Shekhar Ravjiani(Photos: Instagram)
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

Shekhar Ravjiani on losing his voice two years ago
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

Akon at Shillong Cherry Blossom Music Festival(Photo: Soumya Vajpayee/HT)
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.

Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh and Harshdeep Kaur
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.

Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan
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.

Roop Kumar Rathod; (right) a still from Tere Liye
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.

Udit Narayan; (right) a still from the song Main Yahan Hoon
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.

Sonu Nigam; (right) a still from Veer-Zaara
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

Martin Garrix(Photo: Instagram)
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.

Sharda Sinha(Photo: Instagram)
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.

Karan Aujla
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.

Sonu Nigam and (right) Dr Palash Sen with their sisters
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.

Maroon 5(Photo: Facebook)
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.

Talat Aziz; (right) Begum Akhtar
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

Shaan and Radhika Mukherji at their Mumbai home(Photo: Satish Bate/HT)
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.

Bryan Adams
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.

Tanishk Bagchi; (right) Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 01:39 PM IST
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