Sweta Kaushal has 13 years of experience covering Bollywood and regional movies, TV shows, national current affairs and social issues.
Articles by Sweta Kaushal
Pankit Thakker recalls breaking his TV, getting violent in real life
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Pankit Thakker talks about his first negative character Harsh Bhatia, and his new show Janam Janam Ka Sath.
Published on Apr 12, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Interview: Vikramaditya Motwane reveals which of his works he's most proud of
Vikramaditya Motwane talks about Jubilee, his craziest memories with friend Anurag Kashyap and more in this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times.
Published on Apr 08, 2023 07:06 AM IST
Actor Prachi Tehlan recalls the time she was stalked as a school girl in Delhi
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Prachi Tehlan talks about her switch from being an international-level sportsperson, to becoming an actor.
Published on Apr 06, 2023 07:11 AM IST
Aparshakti Khurana reveals the 'major challenge' he faced during Jubilee
In this interview with Hindustan Times, Aparshakti Khurana talks about his new project -Vikramaditya Motwane's Prime Video show Jubilee.
Published on Apr 05, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Vaidehi Nair: 'Taapsee Pannu sings beautifully, loves to sing between shots'
Vaidehi Nair started her journey as Aarushi Talwar. She told Hindustan Times about juggling shoots, preparations for Class 10 boards that she passed last year.
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Mantra names the film he wishes he didn't do
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Mantra talks about working on Marvel Wastelanders that he is directing, and recalls his journey in the showbiz industry.
Published on Mar 04, 2023 07:01 AM IST
Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi's Selfiee likely to make ₹4-5 crore opening
Selfiee may prove to be one of the lowest openers for Akshay Kumar in a long time. Trade experts believe the film may collect ₹4-5 crore on the first day.
Published on Feb 23, 2023 06:07 PM IST
Sonal Jha recalls feeling ‘powerless’ working on Balika Vadhu
Actor Sonal Jha, currently seen in Jehanabad Of Love and War, talks about the new show, her role and recalls her Balika Vadhu days in this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Feb 16, 2023 09:19 AM IST
Rajeev Barnwal on why Jehanabad feels like an outsider's view
In this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, writer-director Rajeev Barnwal talks about his new show Jehanabad Of Love and War, his recent film Vadh and the caste-dynamics that made him wonder about surnames.
Published on Feb 13, 2023 07:05 AM IST
Jehanabad actor Danish Kalra says his scenes were chopped off in Kabir Singh
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Jehanabad actor Danish Kalra talks about the new show, his co-stars Rajat Kapoor and Rajesh Jais; and his experience of getting scenes chopped off in final cuts of Neerja and Kabir Singh.
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 12:13 AM IST
Parvin Dabbas recalls the time Monsoon Wedding premiered in Venice
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Parvin Dabbas talks about his first encounter with stardom and how the recognition from Monsoon Wedding enabled him to go to parties in Venice.
Published on Feb 09, 2023 07:16 AM IST
Preeti on being typecast: You did one thing and kept doing it for 10 years
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Preeti Jhangiani talks about getting typecast, her dream roles and much more.
Updated on Jan 30, 2023 08:53 AM IST
Pathaan day 3 early estimate: Film scores ₹30 crore, total to cross ₹150 cr
Shah Rukh Khan's latest film Pathaan has earned an estimated ₹30 crore on the third day of the release and the collections may rise to ₹40 crore and ₹50 crore on Saturday and Sunday.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 07:10 AM IST
Pathaan actor Rachel Ann Mullins on co-star SRK: 'I didn't know who he was'
Pathaan actor Rachel Ann Mullins, makes her Bollywood debut with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer but she did not know who he was before working with him. Read on for her complete interview with Hindustan Times.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 06:47 AM IST
Pathaan box office: Biggest Bollywood opener ever, collects ₹57 crore
Shah Rukh Khan's film Pathaan has earned a total of ₹57 crore on the first day of the release on Wednesday and trade experts believe the film will only see an upward trend over the extended five-day weekend.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 06:26 PM IST
Pathaan: Why Dimple Kapadia is the real boss in this Shah Rukh Khan film
Shah Rukh Khan plays an R&AW agent in the film and Dimple Kapadia plays his boss. Pathaan released on Wednesday, January 25.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 07:03 AM IST
Sharman Joshi recalls how 3 Idiots changed people's perspectives
Actor Sharman Joshi talks about working on 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti, his first Gujarati film Congratulations, and recalls a few anecdotes from his childhood, in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:55 AM IST
Pathaan advance booking: Shah Rukh Khan's film sells 2.5 lakh tickets
The advance bookings of Pathaan show a big promise and the film has already sold more than 2.5 lakh tickets in one and a half day. Trade experts believe it will open with a first day figure of ₹35-40 crore.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 12:58 PM IST
Rajkumar Santoshi didn't want daughter to debut with his film: ‘Wo zid kar gai’
In an interview with Hindustan Times, the filmmaker talks about his new film, promises Battle of Saragarhi will be made soon, and also confirms that he will not make a sequel or remake of his popular comedy Andaz Apna Apna.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:51 AM IST
Reema Maya on her second film Nocturnal Burger premiering at Sundance festival
Nocturnal Burger, directed by Reema Maya, will have its world premiere soon at Sundance Film Festival 2023 and this is her second film to premiere at the festival. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, she talks about exploring the subject of child abuse in the short film.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Gandhi Aur Godse actor Anuj Saini on being an outsider in the industry
Anuj Saini talks about the controversial side of his upcoming film Gandhi Aur Godse Ek Yudh, his own journey in the industry, and the experience of working with Janhvi Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in various ads.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Manisha Koirala: ‘A lot of men are making women-centric projects’
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, actor Manisha Koirala talked about her upcoming projects Heeramandi and Shehzada. She also shared her views on onscreen women in Indian films.
Published on Jan 02, 2023 06:51 AM IST
Splitsvilla X4's Shivam Sharma: 'I'm male Rakhi Sawant because…'
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Shivam Sharma talks about Lock Upp, Splitsvilla X4 and more.
Published on Dec 26, 2022 07:24 AM IST
Moose Jattana talks about ‘cocky personality’ of Uorfi Javed
In this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, former Bigg Boss OTT and Roadies contestant Moose Jattana talks about her wild card entry in Splitsvilla X4, Uorfi Javed and more.
Published on Dec 25, 2022 07:08 AM IST
Emily In Paris season 3 review: All fluff, all cheese, all fun
Emily In Paris 3 review: Darren Star's show lacks women of agency, clarity, and depth. It still manages to become a fun but superficial watch with its cheerfulness, and the diverse representation.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 05:06 PM IST
CAT actor Danish Sood says he used Glucon-D for drugs scenes in series
Actor Danish Sood, who is currently seen in the Netflix show CAT, talks about his apprehensions, the experience of portraying a gay character in The Fame Game, and more in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times.
Published on Dec 18, 2022 01:47 PM IST
Mirzapur 3 actor Iamrealmohsin reveals the reason behind his peculiar name
In this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Iamrealmohsinkhan talks about working with Pankaj Tripathi, making it from a crowd in the face to significant roles and the apprehensions of working on a film like Chhatriwali.
Updated on Dec 25, 2022 02:21 PM IST
Interview: Anupam Kher recalls going bankrupt in 2004, starting from scratch
In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Anupam Kher recalled the time he almost went bankrupt and when he shot for a film despite suffering from facial paralysis.
Published on Nov 16, 2022 10:46 AM IST
Deven Bhojani: 'I have been typecast as a comedian, but I have no regrets'
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Deven Bhojani talks about being typecast as a comic actor, why he feels proud about it and more.
Updated on Nov 10, 2022 08:38 AM IST
Sayani Gupta on Four More Shots shoot: ‘Had to get haircuts every week’
Sayani Gupta talks about her experience of working on Four More Shots Please in an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Oct 26, 2022 06:39 AM IST