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HT City News | Parineeti Chopra on doing something different | Sunil Grover on his role in Taandav | NCB arrested Ajaz Khan
March 31, 2021 09:04 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBThe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday arrested actor Ajaz Khan after eight hours of interrogation in connection with a drug case. He was detained at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Shaheer Sheikh on celebrating his birthdays | Rajkummar Rao reveals his two back-to-back new projects
March 26, 2021 08:06 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB“I did get some opportunities after it, but I’m waiting for something exciting to come my way. It would be fun to explore work in the West, as I had a great time being a part of this,” says Rajkummar Rao. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat
HT City News | Vivek Agnihotri on winning the National Film Award | Tahir Raj Bhasin feels “incredibly rewarded”
March 25, 2021 06:59 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB“It feels great. A National Film Award is something else altogether. I would be lying if I say I am not elated,”, says Vivek Rajan Agnihotri Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Siddharth Malhotra on experiencing highs & lows | Priyanka Chopra Jonas revelation in an interview
March 22, 2021 07:10 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBPriyanka Chopra Jonas, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, revealed that she was once asked to deliver a dance performance which made her uncomfortable. She added that she regrets not confronting the director for the incident. The actor eventually quit the movie. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Pankaj Tripathi spoke on gender disparity | Swastika Mukherjee on her recent recognition | Sona Mohapatra on live music scene
March 19, 2021 06:52 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB"I feel that parents put all their energies into grooming and teaching their daughters how to behave themselves but when it comes to boys, it’s not given the same importance as it needs", says actor Pankaj Tripathi. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Sobhita Dhulipala on grabbing opportunities | Tanushree Dutta shares her weight-loss journey | Michelle Obama on Meghan Markle's comments
March 17, 2021 10:07 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBMichelle Obama said Meghan Markle’s recollections about a remark made by one member of the British royal family about the possible darkness of her son's skin were heartbreaking. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Abhay Deol birthday plans | Why is Vivek Oberoi upset? | Geeta & Harbhajan expecting their second child
March 15, 2021 08:16 - 3 minutes - 3 MBActor Geeta Basra and her cricketer husband Harbhajan Singh are expecting their second child. Geeta shared a picture on Instagram to make the announcement. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Adarsh Gourav's reaction on getting nominated | How Angrezi Medium changed the game for Radhika Madan | Arijit Singh to turn into a composer
March 12, 2021 09:13 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBKnown for his soulful voice, Arijit Singh has won the hearts of many with his singing. The hitmaker is all set to turn a composer with the upcoming Netflix film Pagglait. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Rashami Desai spoke on platform's ground reality | Raghubir Yadav on comedians | Ranbir tested positive for Covid-19
March 10, 2021 12:20 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBNeetu Kapoor took to Instagram to share that Ranbir has tested positive for Covid-19. She assured fans that 'he is recovering well’. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, too, has tested positive and has quarantined himself. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Bhumi Pednekar speaks up on Women's Day | Anupria Goenka on gender bias | Abhinav Shukla feels Rahul Vaidya was undeserving
March 10, 2021 12:20 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBWomen are a far cry from being equal to men! This #WomensDay, Bhumi Pednekar says we should strive to make the world a better place for women everyday. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Mohanlal on OTT Platforms | Madhur Mittal on the sexual assault allegations by a former girlfriend| Namit Das on his different characters in his recent OTT projects
March 10, 2021 12:19 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB“OTT platforms provide a global stage and a wider audience which helps an artiste’s hard work reach many people", says Mohanlal. Slumdog Millionaire actor Madhur Mittal broke his silence on the sexual assault allegations by a former girlfriend. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
HT City News | Armaan Malik on controversial debates | Shakti Kapoor spoke up on Shraddha's marriage | Aamna Imran on being compared to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
March 10, 2021 12:17 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB"When it comes to my music, what I believe in and what I want to do, I never fake anything. But when it comes to certain topics that are controversial, I know if I talk about those, someone is going to say something and it’ll become news — I tend not to say much.”, says Armaan Malik. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
266: HT City News | Sima Taparia gave romantic life crack | Raashii Khanna on working with big names | Kal Penn's message to Irrfan Khan's son
March 01, 2021 05:27 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB“Millennials need to understand ki compromise se unki duniya successfully chalegi.", says Sima Taparia. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
265: HT City News | Sharad Malhotra not afraid of being typecast | Shruti Haasan on theatres vs OTT | Raveena Tandon spoke on completing 30 years
February 26, 2021 08:18 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB"I am in this industry by default, I never wanted to be an actress. It was destiny that makers spotted me in my first year of college.", says Raveena Tandon. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
264: HT City News | Shweta Rohira reply to comments | Siddarth Malhotra excited to do comedy | Daft Punk breaking up
February 24, 2021 07:48 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBGrammy-winning electronic music pioneers Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
263: HT City News | Nawazuddin Siddiqui on trying different characters | Kareena & Saif blessed with a baby boy | Gurmeet Choudhary birthday excitement
February 22, 2021 06:18 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBActors Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have welcomed a new member into their family, a baby boy, on February 21. The news was shared online by their close friend, designer Manish Malhotra, and Kareena's cousin Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
262: HT City News | Pratik Gandhi on his recent fame | Amyra Dastur speaks on the OTT boom | Sarah Jane Dias is proud of her choices
February 19, 2021 06:55 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe industry is a very interesting place. I have to create my own success again and again, to be there and to keep getting good work, says Pratik Gandhi. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
261: HT City News | Priyanka Chopra Jonas chronicled her life story | Status of lyricists improved | Shreyas Talpade on post-pandemic industry
February 18, 2021 07:52 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB"The OTT boom which happened last year has given a lot of people the confidence to produce some exciting content.", says Shreyas Talpade Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
260: HT City News | Dia Mirza married Vaibhav Rekhi | Pop/indie music is here to stay | Priyanka Goswami aiming for Tokyo 2021
February 17, 2021 08:22 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB“Love is a full-circle that we call home. And what a miracle it is to hear its knock, open the door and be found by it. Sharing this moment of completion and joy with you...my extended family.", says Dia Mirza. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
259: HT City News | Anupam Kher speaks up on working more | The new monotone trend | Dia Mirza got married to Vaibhav Rekhi
February 16, 2021 07:43 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB"I would like to believe I have another 25 years to work here”, says Anupam Kher, Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
258: HT City News | Kriti Kharbanda on overcoming her fear to work amidst covid | Dia Mirza to tie the knot to Vaibhav Rekhi | Mithila Palkar on taking risk
February 15, 2021 08:21 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBIn an Instagram post, actor Shah Rukh Khan’s manager Pooja Dadlani put up a picture of the couple, from the party, and Mirza reacted to it with a heart emoji with a caption "Welcome to our crazy family " Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
257: HT City News | The festive releases | Rashami Desai on her bday plans | New version of Love Story
February 13, 2021 06:38 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBTaylor Swift has released a re-recorded version of her hit 2008 single Love Story. She dropped the lyric video of the song called Love Story (Taylor’s Version) which also has unseen footage of Swift and her fans. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
256: HT City News | Urvashi Dholakia on coming back on screen | Jubin Nautiyal raising funds | Trevor Noah spoke about farmers' protests
February 12, 2021 08:42 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MB"Music is all that I have to offer to the world,” says singer Jubin Nautiyal. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
255: HT City News | Kiara Advani looks back at her journey | Planning the Valentine week | Jallikattu is out of the Oscars race.
February 11, 2021 07:35 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBThe Malayalam movie Jallikattu (2019), India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
254: HT City News | Tabu on importance attached to her awards | Rajiv Kapoor died of a heart attack | Badshah on the Indian music scene
February 10, 2021 07:43 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB“We are seeing independent musicians breaking barriers every day across platforms. My non-film music has always spoken much more for me than film music,” Badshah shares. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
253: HT City News | Digital space providing opportunities | Season 2 of many series in progress | Actor Suriya tested positive for Covid-19
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBTamil actor Suriya on Sunday night tweeted that he tested positive for Covid-19. He said he’s currently undergoing treatment and is feeling better. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
252: HT City News | Kunal Khemu on his Roller Coaster ride in Bollywood | Radhika Apte on OTT popularity | Gehna Vasisht arrested by Property Cell
February 08, 2021 07:31 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBKunal Khemu talks to us about his Roller Coaster ride in Bollywood journey so far Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
251: HT City News | Good idea for films to clash? | Ananya Panday believes in healthy competition | Abhay Deol praised Taapsee & Swara
February 06, 2021 06:04 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBAbhay Deol praised Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhasker for supporting farmers’ protest, while Richa Chadha condemned the protests against Greta Thunberg and Rihanna after their tweets led to their effigies being burnt. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
250: HT City News | Yami Gautam on her next releases | Aparshakti Khurana has a new plan | Konkona Sensharma on #IndiaAgainstPropaganda tweets
February 05, 2021 07:57 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBKonkona Sensharma offered an explanation for why a number of prominent Bollywood stars and cricketers put out similar tweets on the farmers’ protest with the hashtag ‘India against propaganda’ on Wednesday. She said that many of them perhaps did so out of ‘fear’. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
249: HT City News | Celeb tweets on #FarmersProtest | Court room stories | Bigg Boss contestant Swami Om died
February 04, 2021 07:53 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBFormer Bigg Boss contestant Swami Om died in a Delhi hospital on Wednesday. He had contracted Covid-19 three months ago, and even after testing negative was partially paralyzed, said reports. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
248: HT City News | Neha Bhasin on her writing process | Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor on social media negativity | Rocker Marilyn Manson dropped by his record label
February 03, 2021 07:53 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB"My journey has been topsy turvy. I started out as a pop singer, then pop died down, and I had to dig my feet into Bollywood which is not something I wanted.”, says singer Neha Bhasin. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
248: HT City News | Neha Bhasin on her writing process | Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor on social media negativity | Rocker Marilyn Manson dropped by his record label
February 03, 2021 07:53 - 5 minutes"My journey has been topsy turvy. I started out as a pop singer, then pop died down, and I had to dig my feet into Bollywood which is not something I wanted.”, says singer Neha Bhasin. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
247: HT City News | Virat, Anushka name their daughter 'Vamika' | Kapil Sharma, Ginni Chatrath blessed with a baby boy | AR Rahman on his choice of projects
February 02, 2021 09:47 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBAnushka and Virat announced their daughter's name and Anushka shared a post reflecting their happiness and sleep deprivation. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
246: HT City News | Janhvi Kapoor on trying different genres | Jackie Shroff’s birthday plans | James Corden is being offered double his salary
February 01, 2021 05:08 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBAfter Gunjan, I am getting all similar author-backed, female-led roles. If people want to see you in a certain light, they will always see you in that. I am just trying to find new things.”, says Janhvi Kapoor Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
245: HT City News | Taapsee Pannu 2021 plans | The 'Tandav' controversy | Armie Hammer’s next may be postponed
January 30, 2021 02:18 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBWith six films in hand, actor Taapsee Pannu couldn’t have asked for a better 2021. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
244: HT City News | Radhika Madan on her 2020 experience | Higher occupancy in theaters
January 29, 2021 07:28 - 3 minutesLast year gave Radhika Madan time not just with family but with herself as well. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
244: HT City News | Radhika Madan on her 2020 experience | Higher occupancy in theaters
January 29, 2021 07:28 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBLast year gave Radhika Madan time not just with family but with herself as well. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
243: HT City News | Shruti Haasan shares her bday plan | Anil Kapoor on his current situation | #SooraraiPottru joins OSCARS
January 28, 2021 06:18 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBAnil Kapoor is looking at the current stage in his career as a new phase. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
242: HT City News | Shreyas Talpade shares his bday plan | OTT vs cinema halls | Why is Boney Kapoor upset?
January 27, 2021 08:34 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBFilm producer Boney Kapoor has said that he is 'upset' about the recent announcement that director SS Rajamouli's RRR will be released on October 13. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
241: HT City News | Varun- Natasha's wedding | Vidya Balan's take on OTT | Kangana Ranaut on 2 years of 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
January 26, 2021 15:07 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB"I was looking for the right thing. The long format is something that does interest me because I have never done it. Even though it is scary at some level because it is a long term commitment," says Vidya Balan. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
240: HT City News | Rakul Preet Singh spoke on the OTT boom | Anupam Kher on staying positive | Pablo Cesar talked about Covid learnings
January 25, 2021 08:20 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBRakul Preet Singh says the OTT boom that was forthcoming in the next four-five years happened in 2020 itself due to the pandemic. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
239: HT City News | Pavitra Punia on her relationship with Eijaz Khan | Natasha Dalal left for Alibaug | Singer Narendra Chanchal passed away
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutesVarun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal are all set for their wedding and bride-to-be reportedly left for Alibag along with the families. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
239: HT City News | Pavitra Punia on her relationship with Eijaz Khan | Natasha Dalal left for Alibaug | Singer Narendra Chanchal passed away
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBVarun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal are all set for their wedding and bride-to-be reportedly left for Alibag along with the families. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
238: HT City News | Kajol spoke on the ageing issue | Kamala Harris’ inauguration ceremony | Vicky Kaushal is raring to be back on set
January 22, 2021 08:44 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBVicky Kaushal is raring to be back on set. the actor’s next release is a biopic on freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, helmed by Shoojit Sircar. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
237: HT City News | Vicky Kaushal is raring to be back on set | Producers of Bell Bottom are exploring a direct-to-OTT release
January 21, 2021 08:25 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBProducers of Akshay Kumar-starrer Bell Bottom are exploring a direct-to-OTT release, while Ayushmann Khurrana has put a ‘no OTT’ clause for his next, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
236: HT City News | Masaba Gupta wants to branch out | Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor on his AKvsAK experience
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBHarsh Varrdhan Kapoor shares the response around the AKvsAK highlights the importance of a good story, convincing treatment and good performances. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
236: HT City News | Masaba Gupta wants to branch out | Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor on his AKvsAK experience
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutesHarsh Varrdhan Kapoor shares the response around the AKvsAK highlights the importance of a good story, convincing treatment and good performances. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
235: HT City News | Different topics on OTT platforms | Radhika Apte on her early OTT choice | Kamal Haasan on a break
January 19, 2021 07:59 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBActor Kamal Haasan took to Twitter to share with his followers that he will take some days off from his professional commitments owing to a follow-up leg surgery. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.
234: HT City News | Nafisa Ali, a total birthday person | Babita Phogat spoke about her newborn | Donal Bisht spoke on her social media trolling
January 18, 2021 08:08 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBNafisa Ali is a total birthday person, in her own words. “I love my birthdays because everyone in my family gives me presents and I feel happy. I have always been like this,” she says with a laugh as she turns 64 today. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.
233: HT City News | Nakuul Mehta Soon-To-Be-Daddy shares his excitement | Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming projects | Neetu Chandra made a surprising revelation
January 16, 2021 10:14 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBActor Neetu Chandra has revealed that she was removed from Tanu Weds Manu and replaced by Kangana Ranaut. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Samarth Goyal.