Sweta Kaushal has 13 years of experience covering Bollywood and regional movies, TV shows, national current affairs and social issues.
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Movie review: watch Bullett Raja for the dialogues
With the Saif Ali Khan, Jimmy Shergill, Sonakshi Sinha-starrer, Tigmanshu Dhulia tries his hands at commercial cinema. The film is certainly not his trademark intense treat. But has he got the elements of masala entertainer right? Read the critics' review.
Updated on Nov 30, 2013 02:41 PM IST
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Deepika Padukone is not the ‘heroine’ in Ram-leela
Edgy and violent like an Anurag Kashyap film, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram-leela lacks a strong female lead the director is known for. Despite the initial promise, Deepika’s Leela turns into a Bollywood stereotype.
Updated on Nov 19, 2013 07:16 PM IST
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How fair is Salman Khan as Bigg Boss host?
A Hindustantimes.com poll has shown that many viewers of Bigg Boss agreed that Salman Khan is biased as a host. While the topic has been hotly debated, Salman himself took to Twitter to explain his stance.
Updated on Nov 15, 2013 10:22 AM IST
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Bigg Boss 7: Gauhar awaits Kushal's return
Even as Twitteratti debates whether or not Salman Khan is biased against Gauhar and Kushal, the actress will be seen missing her friend Kushal Tandon on the episode on Monday night. But will he return?
Updated on Nov 12, 2013 09:35 AM IST
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Bigg Boss 7: Armaan doesn’t respect women in the house: Salman Khan
Allegations that Salman Khan was biased in favour of Tanisha and Armaan were proved untrue after the Dabangg actor slammed the duo, as well as Andy, in Saturday’s episode.
Updated on Nov 11, 2013 10:08 AM IST
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Chitrangada Singh wants to play Umrao Jaan
In an exclusive interview with Hindustantimes.com, Chitrangada Singh talks about her mentor Sudhir Misra, future projects, her dream role and more.
Updated on Nov 09, 2013 06:30 PM IST
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BiggBoss 7: Tanisha, Armaan on the verge of breaking off?
The most popular jodis on Bigg Boss 7 seem to be heading for trouble. With Kushal out of the show, Gauhar has been left alone in the house. Armaan and Tanisha have been bickering since Salman Khan warned the couple. What's brewing in the house of controversies?
Updated on Nov 08, 2013 06:53 PM IST
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Happy birthday Kamal Haasan: 15 films that he should be totally proud of
Kamal Haasan has spent 57 years in the film industry and has won many National Awards, a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan and holds a Guinness Record for essaying 10 roles in Dasavatharam. On his 62nd birthday, here’s a look at his best works.
Updated on Nov 07, 2016 02:50 PM IST
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Diwali recipes: Easy tips to rustle up a feast in no time
Too tired to prepare an elaborate fare in the kitchen but want to entertain guests this Diwali? Here are some quick recipes that take little time but taste divine nonetheless. Sweta Kaushal writes.
Updated on Nov 02, 2013 10:34 PM IST
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Salman Khan wrong in ignoring Armaan's misdeeds: Kushal Tandon
Recently evicted from Bigg Boss 7, Kushal Tandon insists Salman Khan's actions don't bother him as much as his inaction against Armaan Kohli. In a chat with Hindustantimes.com, he talks about his plans of a possible return.
Updated on Nov 05, 2013 11:25 AM IST
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Karan Johar dances his way to Koffee with Karan
Filmmaker Karan Johar has stepped into dancing shoes for his upcoming show Koffee with Karan. Has he aced it?
Updated on Nov 01, 2013 05:57 PM IST
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Anurag Kashyap’s That Day After Everyday gets over 4 lakh hits in 2 days
It is just three days since filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s first short film on the platform - Large Short Films - That Day After Everyday went online on YouTube. And the video already has around 4 lakh views.
Updated on Nov 01, 2013 05:53 PM IST
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Gauhar’s stand for Kushal was sweet, says Rajev Paul after visiting Bigg Boss 7
Last year’s contestants Rajev Paul, Delnaz Iraani and Vrajesh Hirjee visited Bigg Boss house on Thursday evening as part of pre-Diwali celebrations. Rajev tells HT about the experience.
Updated on Nov 01, 2013 05:53 PM IST
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Bigg Boss 7: Gauhar Khan returns, wants Kushal back too
As the high-octane episode of Bigg Boss ended on Wednesday night, Gauhar Khan is seen entering the house in the preview of next day's episode. But will her 'lover' Kushal Tandon return? Read on.
Updated on Oct 31, 2013 04:58 PM IST
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After Krrish 3, you won't be sure whether to desire or fear Priyanka: Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan seemed to be in a jovial mood when he visited the national capital recently to promote his upcoming film Krrish 3. From taking digs at Priyanka to posing with a kid, he did it all.
Updated on Oct 28, 2013 05:30 PM IST
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Mickey Virus averages Rs 4.75 crore over weekend
Made on a budget of around Rs 5.6 crore, Manish Paul-starrer Mickey Virus has earned decently over its first weekend. With an opening collection of Rs 1.2 crore on Friday, picking up slightly on Saturday and Sunday to Rs 1.6 crore and Rs 1.8 crore respectively.
Updated on Oct 28, 2013 05:18 PM IST
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Salman loses cool over Kushal-Tanisha tiff, says this may be his last Bigg Boss season
In a heated discussion with Kushal and Gauhar over the fight with Tanisha, Salman Khan says this might be the last season of the show for him and adds that the reason would be the incident of Tanisha and Kushal's fight.
Updated on Oct 28, 2013 05:19 PM IST
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Bigg Boss 7: Asif or Elli, who will be evicted?
Armaan is the best bet among those nominated, and hence least likely to be evicted tonight. While he captured major on-air time with his short-temper from the beginning, he now has the added footage of flirting scenes with Tanisha.
Updated on Oct 26, 2013 06:52 PM IST
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Movie review: Mickey Virus is for Manish Paul fans
Manish Paul's Bollywood debut Mickey Virus hits theatres today. With Salman Khan endorsing the movie on his show Bigg Boss, enough publicity has been done for a small budget film, hence raising expectations. Will the viewers like it? Read on.
Updated on Oct 25, 2013 05:57 PM IST
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Mickey Virus is a do-or-die film for me: director Saurabh Varma
Debutant director Saurabh Varma says he has garnered decent publicity for the film. Releasing in around 1000 screens, the film is do or die for him as the audience will now decide his fate as a director.
Updated on Oct 26, 2013 12:07 PM IST
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Quality will come with seasonal, reality TV shows: Ronit Roy
In a conversation with Hindustantimes.com, the actor talks about his work, life and how he perceives TV and cinema.
Updated on Oct 25, 2013 05:58 PM IST
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Movie review: Shahid is a must watch
Rajkumar Yadav-starrer movie finally hits theatres today. Coming from Anurag Kashyap’s camp, who has produced the film, a lot of expectations are attached to Shahid. Read on.
Updated on Oct 18, 2013 08:32 PM IST
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Movie review: Boss is all about masala and Akshay Kumar
Riding high on the success of films like Rowdy Rathore, Akshay Kumar is expected to entertain the masses with Boss, that also boasts of promising actors like Ronit Roy, Danny Denzongpa, Pankaj Tripathi, Mithun Chakraborty, Johnny Lever and Parikshit Sahni.
Updated on Oct 19, 2013 11:48 AM IST
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Salman Khan asks Tanisha and Armaan to maintain distance in Bigg Boss house
Last night, Jahannumwasis were seen discussing latest lovebirds - Tanisha and Armaan. However, Salman Khan warned them to be careful as there are 84-plus cameras in the house.
Updated on Oct 15, 2013 03:32 PM IST
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Muted word from Honey Singh's song is not vulgar: Akshay Kumar
Talking about the song Party All Night in his upcoming film Boss, Akshay Kumar dismissively says, "Wo koi vulgar word tha nai. Ab kisiko kuch aur sunai de to isme unke kaan ki galti hai, na ki humari."
Updated on Oct 16, 2013 10:00 AM IST
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Bigg Boss 7: Asif is the latest eviction?
Armaan is the best bet among those nominated, and hence least likely to be evicted tonight. While he captured major on-air time with his short-temper from the beginning, he now has the added footage of flirting scenes with Tanisha.
Updated on Oct 12, 2013 10:26 PM IST
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Critics' review: War Chhod Na Yaar is a interesting war comedy
Sharman Joshi, Javed Jaffrey, Soha Ali Khan-starrer War Chhod Na Yaar is out in theatres. Should you book the tickets for this debut directorial venture of Faraz Haider? Read what the critics suggest.
Updated on Oct 11, 2013 04:40 PM IST
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Critics' review: Besharam an experiment for Ranbir in action-comedy genre
Ranbir Kapoor's much-awaited film Besharam is out in theatres. Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap's latest directorial venture brings together the Kapoor family on-screen for the first time. However, the critics do not seem impressed.
Updated on Oct 02, 2013 09:54 PM IST
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Shilpa and other angry wives in Bigg Boss
Shilpa will be seen throwing things around, shouting and crying after Apoorva is given a haircut as part of the weekly luxury budget task. From Delnaz to Tanaaz to Shilpa Agnihotri - Bigg Boss often shows wives (or ex-wives) loosing cool and getting violent in the house.
Updated on Oct 02, 2013 06:14 PM IST
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Films do not offer dream roles: Piyush Mishra
"Gulaal and Maqbool are not made everyday. Dream roles can only be found in theatre. I would love to play Willy Loman (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)," actor-singer Piyush Mishra tells Hindustantimes.com in a candid chat.
Updated on Oct 02, 2013 09:39 AM IST
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