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102: HT City News | Constant deaths in the industry | The nepotism debate | Shoots getting cancelled
August 08, 2020 02:43 - 7 minutes"I don’t have time, energy or interest to hate the haters. I’m too busy loving the lovers”, says Pooja Bhatt. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Samarth Goyal.
102: HT City News | Unfortunate deaths in the industry | The nepotism debate | Shoots getting cancelled
August 08, 2020 02:43 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB"I don’t have time, energy or interest to hate the haters. I’m too busy loving the lovers”, says Pooja Bhatt. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Samarth Goyal.
101: HT City News | Actor Sameer Sharma found dead | TV Industry on Sameer's death | Priyanka Chopra on staying connected with family during lockdown
August 07, 2020 06:59 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBI am prepared to go back to work. I know I’ll have to make sure that I’m extremely disciplined, super careful for myself and for everyone else, says Priyanka Chopra. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Mallika Bhagat.
100: HT City News | Sushant's case handed over to CBI | Jasleen Royal on being COVID +ve | Annu Kapoor completed 38 years in Bollywood
August 06, 2020 07:32 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBI did panic a little when the test result came positive, but it lasted only a day, says Jasleen Royal. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Samarth Goyal.
99: HT City News | Celebrities speak out against stereotyping of Bengali women| Anupam Kher extends support to Sushant Singh Rajput's parents|
August 05, 2020 07:23 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBFollowing the FIR against Rhea Chakraborty many people have been using derogatory remarks and stereotyping Bengali women. Many celebrities are speaking out against such acts. Anupam Kher reaches out in support of Shushant's parents as they seek justice for their son.
98: HT City News | Awe-inspiring Akshay| Digital protests seeking justice for Sushant gains momentum| Music Producers open about discrimination in Bollywood|
August 04, 2020 07:20 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBAkshay Kumar sets the tone for actively working on different projects during COVID times| The digital protests to seek justice for Shushant gains more momentum, #Candle4SSR trending| Music producers A.R. Rahman, Ram Sampath and Resul Pookutty open about the discrimination they faced in Bollywood.
97: HT City News | Shushant Singh Rajput controversy stirred up| Amitabh Bachchan tests negative| Raksha Mantri directs CBFC to take NOC from armed forces|
August 03, 2020 04:57 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBSwastika Mukherjee, and Susan Moffat Walker his therapist, open up about Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Abhishek Bachchan tweets about his father's condition. Ample shows based the armed forces are being produced and some of them have been accused of “distorting the image of the Indian Army". The RM has directed CBFC to take NOC from the ministry before release.
97: HT City News | Shushant Singh Rajput controversy stirred up| Amitabh Bachchan tests negative| Raksha Mantri directs CBFC to take NOC from armed forces|
August 03, 2020 04:57 - 6 minutesSwastika Mukherjee, and Susan Moffat Walker his therapist, open up about Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Abhishek Bachchan tweets about his father's condition. Ample shows based the armed forces are being produced and some of them have been accused of “distorting the image of the Indian Army". The RM has directed CBFC to take NOC from the ministry before release.
96: HT City News | The new normal for reality shows| Vikram Bhatt on the ongoing investigation of Sushant's death| Renuka Shahane on OTT vs theater release | Ellen dishes out an apology|
August 01, 2020 04:08 - 6 minutesKapil Sharma talks about the new normal of recording shows involving live audiences. Vikram Bhatt says not to jump to conclusions regarding the investigation on Sushant's death. Theaters vs OTT, Renuka Shahane gives her insights. Ellen DeGeneres issues an apology letter to her staff on the Ellen DeGeneres show.
96: HT City News | The new normal for reality shows| Vikram Bhatt on the ongoing investigation of Sushant's death| Renuka Shahane on OTT vs theater release | Ellen dishes out an apology|
August 01, 2020 04:08 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBKapil Sharma talks about the new normal of recording shows involving live audiences. Vikram Bhatt says not to jump to conclusions regarding the investigation on Sushant's death. Theaters vs OTT, Renuka Shahane gives her insights. Ellen DeGeneres issues an apology letter to her staff on the Ellen DeGeneres show.
95: HT City News | Sushant Singh Rajput death mystery | AR Rahman on his filmography in Bollywood | Hardik Pandya blessed with a boy
July 31, 2020 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBNimrat Kaur, who has starred in international shows such as Homeland and Wayward Pines, feels there definitely are misconceptions about actors working in West. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Mallika Bhagat.
94: HT City News | Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy | Reopening of cinemas | Watchmen topped notifications Emmy Awards
July 30, 2020 04:49 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBSushant’s father has lodged an FIR at a police station in Patna, Bihar, against his late son’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, and her family, under various sections of the IPC including abetment to suicide. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
93: Ht City News| FIR against Rhea Chakraborty| Ishan Khattar speaks about his success| GoT star Sophie blessed with a baby girl|
July 29, 2020 04:34 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBActor Sushant Singh Rajput's father has filed a police complaint against his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Ishan Khattar opens about finding his own space at a young age. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas blessed with a baby girl, name her Willa.
93: HT City News| FIR against Rhea Chakraborty| Ishan Khattar speaks about his success | GoT star Sophie blessed with a baby girl
July 29, 2020 04:34 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBActor Sushant Singh Rajput's father has filed a police complaint against his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Ishan Khattar opens about finding his own space at a young age. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas blessed with a baby girl, name her Willa.
92: Ht City News | Anubhav Sinha sent social media into a tizzy | Richa Chadha turns her Twitter account private | AR Rahman spoke about the Hindi film industry |
July 28, 2020 07:35 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBFilmmakers questions the integrity of Hindi cinema, Richa Chadha's decision to turn her twitter account private indicates the toxicity on social media affecting her mental well being. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Samarth Goyal.
91: Ht City News | Does Bollywood welcomes regional actors? | Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's stance on the Bollywood industry | Kriti Sanon's Instagram Post for Sushant Singh Rajput |
July 27, 2020 07:23 - 6 minutesSuccessful regional actors treated like newcomers in the Bollywood industry or heartwarming message by Kriti Sanon for Sushant Singh Rajput, listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Mallika Bhagat.
91: Ht City News | Does Bollywood welcomes regional actors? | Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's stance on the Bollywood industry | Kriti Sanon's Instagram Post for Sushant Singh Rajput |
July 27, 2020 07:23 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBSuccessful regional actors treated like newcomers in the Bollywood industry or heartwarming message by Kriti Sanon for Sushant Singh Rajput, listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Mallika Bhagat.
90: HT City News | Titillation On OTT | Ranvir Shorey opens up | Tiger Shroff's Mother Hits Back At Anurag Kashyap
July 25, 2020 07:03 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBBollywood actor Ranvir Shorey opens up and talks about his struggles in the Bollywood industry as an outcast and sides with Kangana Ranaut's statement on Sushant Singh Rajput's case. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today with Samarth Goyal.
89: HT City News | Katy Perry's Pregnancy Posts| Shoojit Sircar on Going Off from Social Media | Too Soon to Resume Work?
July 24, 2020 03:48 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBKaty Perry uploaded a picture on her Instagram account showing her baby bump. She captioned the image, ‘Never too pregnant for a crop [top]’. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
88: HT City News | No box office clash in the new-normal | Sanjana Sanghi's mixed emotions | Padmanabhaswamy Temple
July 23, 2020 06:43 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBActor Sanjana Sanghi finds herself in a “weird, numb space” after losing her “partner-in-crime”, actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
87: HT City News | Bollywood: Milking & Opportunity? I Samir Soni's Statement On Kangana's Interview I Nikki Minaj's Pregnancy I
July 22, 2020 07:06 - 5 minutesIs Bollywood all about milking and opportunity? Samir Sohni shows disappointment towards Kangana's Interview. Nikki Minaj is pregnant. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
87: HT City News | Bollywood: Milking & Opportunity? I Samir Soni's Statement On Kangana's Interview I Nikki Minaj's Pregnancy I
July 22, 2020 07:06 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBIs Bollywood all about milking and opportunity? Samir Sohni shows disappointment towards Kangana's Interview. Nikki Minaj is pregnant. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
86: HT City News | Adil Hussain on Assam floods | Crazy challenging time for Shruti Hassan | Cinema in Kashmir
July 21, 2020 07:42 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBWhen you are passionate, when you don’t let negative energies affect you, nobody can stop you, says Darshan Raval. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
85: HT City News | Kangana Ranaut on movie mafia | Support for Kangana's comments | Taapsee Pannu's reply to Kangana
July 20, 2020 08:45 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBJust because I don’t glorify my struggles and deal with them positively, doesn’t make me any less of an ‘outsider’, says Taapsee Pannu. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
84: HT City News | Taran Adarsh on restarting cinema | The 65 year age bar | Amber Heard’s injury
July 18, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBA sizeable chunk of money will be required to get the properties in up-and-running condition before their doors are opened again, says Taran Adarsh. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
83: HT City News | TV industry, a victim of Nepotism too | Shilpa Shetty Kundra on family and career
July 17, 2020 07:13 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBActors Mahhi Vij & Kamya Panjabi open up about nepotism in the TV industry. Shilpa Shetty Kundra was set to make a comeback in Bollywood after 13 years but the pandemic has delayed her plan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
83: HT City News | TV industry, a victim of Nepotism too | Shilpa Shetty Kundra on family and career
July 17, 2020 07:13 - 5 minutesActors Mahhi Vij & Kamya Panjabi open up about nepotism in the TV industry. Shilpa Shetty Kundra was set to make a comeback in Bollywood after 13 years but the pandemic has delayed her plan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
82: HT City News | The new movie marketing strategy | Anand L Bakshi on cinema's future | Tom Hanks on becoming COVID +ve
July 16, 2020 05:28 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBI don’t think theatres will face any kind of existential crisis or hit a dead-end, especially in a country like ours, says Anand L Bakshi. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
81: HT City News | Agrima Joshua's joke controversy | Anil Kapoor on OTT vs Theatre debate | Naya Rivera found dead
July 15, 2020 05:42 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBAnil Kapoor got a chance to complete the dubbing for his upcoming web film, and admits experiencing the new normal was “interesting”. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
80: HT City News | Too early to resume work? | Sushmita Sen on signing Aarya | Kelly Preston died of breast cancer
July 14, 2020 05:34 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBIt’s always been about being honest about the work I take up. Good, bad or ugly — I choose this, so I’m responsible, says Sushmita Sen. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
80: HT City News | Too early to resume work? | Sushmita Sen on signing Aarya | Kelly Preston died of breast cancer
July 14, 2020 05:34 - 5 minutesIt’s always been about being honest about the work I take up. Good, bad or ugly — I choose this, so I’m responsible, says Sushmita Sen. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
79: HT City News | Bollywood celebs & their family members tested +ve for COVID | Sonu Sood on sending migrants back | Ranjan Sehgal is no more
July 13, 2020 06:55 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBI got in touch with migrants and sent around 90,000 people home, says Sonu Sood. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
79: HT City News | Bollywood celebs & their family members tested +ve for COVID | Sonu Sood on sending migrants back | Ranjan Sehgal is no more
July 13, 2020 06:55 - 5 minutesI got in touch with migrants and sent around 90,000 people home, says Sonu Sood. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
78: HT City News | Ramesh Sippy on Soorma Bhopali | Bollywood stars are in the mood to resume work | The 65 years age bar
July 11, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBHonestly, Soorma Bhopali was only meant to be a comic diversion, something that used to be a norm in those days, says Ramesh Sippy. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
77: HT City News | Tribute to Soorma Bhopali | Vidya Balan back on sets | Kanye West was tested +ve for COVID in February
July 10, 2020 06:09 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBVidya Balan has resumed work post almost three months of lockdown. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
77: HT City News | Tribute to Soorma Bhopali | Vidya Balan back on sets | Kanye West was tested +ve for COVID in February
July 10, 2020 06:09 - 5 minutesVidya Balan has resumed work post almost three months of lockdown. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
76: HT City News | The nepotism debate | Yo Yo Honey Singh's diet confession | Final year exams
July 09, 2020 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MBMy fans were not exactly happy with my body, and were pushing me to get back in shape,” says Yo Yo Honey Singh. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
75: HT City News | Abhishek Bachchan speaks | Dil Bechara trailer | The nepotism debate
July 08, 2020 06:37 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBI am what I am today because of this industry, and the audiences, says Abhishek Bachchan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
74: HT City News | Annu Kapoor on favouritism | Pandemic has affected Bollywood badly | Raveena Tandon on SSR death's blame game
July 07, 2020 06:04 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBIt’s undeniable that favouritism exists in the film industry, says Annu Kapoor. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
73: HT City News | Jr. Dhawan on 100 days of Lockdown | Kanye West decides to run for President
July 06, 2020 05:32 - 5 minutesAfter 100 days of Lockdown, hear what Sr. & Jr. Dhawan said. Kanye West breaks the internet by announcing that he will run for President against Trump. Aditi Rao Hydari discussed OTT platforms. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
73: HT City News | Jr. Dhawan on 100 days of Lockdown | Kanye West decides to run for President
July 06, 2020 05:32 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBAfter 100 days of Lockdown, hear what Sr. & Jr. Dhawan said. Kanye West breaks the internet by announcing that he will run for President against Trump. Aditi Rao Hydari discussed OTT platforms. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
72: HT City News | Film fraternity mourns the death of Saroj Khan | BFI London Film Festival to go online | Screen Actors’ Guild Awards postponed
July 04, 2020 06:05 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBThe BFI London Film Festival has decided to go online for its 2020 edition in the light of the pandemic. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
72: HT City News | Film fraternity mourns the death of Saroj Khan | BFI London Film Festival to go online | Screen Actors’ Guild Awards postponed
July 04, 2020 06:05 - 5 minutesThe BFI London Film Festival has decided to go online for its 2020 edition in the light of the pandemic. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
71: HT City News | Paul Wight on WWE safety measures | Mika Singh on Sonu VS Bhushan | Ayushmann Khurrana geared up to be back on sets
July 03, 2020 06:27 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBPaul Wight feels that WWE has taken adequate measures to ensure the safety of its staff and talent alike. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
70: Kunal Kemmu and Vidyut Jamwal on Bollywood's hierarchical system | Kirti Kulhari on OTT vs. Theatre |
July 02, 2020 10:30 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBActors Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A tweet by actor Vidyut Jammwal has gone viral in which he critiqued an OTT platform's decision to announce upcoming series selectively. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
70: Kunal Kemmu and Vidyut Jamwal on Bollywood's hierarchical system | Kirti Kulhari on OTT vs. Theatre |
July 02, 2020 10:30 - 5 minutesActors Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A tweet by actor Vidyut Jammwal has gone viral in which he critiqued an OTT platform's decision to announce upcoming series selectively. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
69: HT City News | Bollywood's take on TikTok ban | Aamir Khan's staff tested positive for COVID | Shikhar Dhawan's off ground routine
July 01, 2020 06:35 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBAamir Khan has revealed some of his staff members have tested positive for Covid-19. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
68: HT City News | Movies heading for OTT release | Electricity bill issue | Katy Perry's confession
June 30, 2020 08:08 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBRohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi starring Akshay Kumar and the Kabir Khan-directed ’83 featuring Ranveer Singh are still sticking to the ‘70mm first’ policy. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
67: HT City News | Saumya Tandon on colour bias | Sadak 2 heading for a digital release | Bollywood celebs on P Jayaraj's death
June 29, 2020 06:25 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBSadak 2, the much-anticipated film directed by veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, will be heading for a digital release, producer Mukesh Bhatt has confirmed. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
66: HT City News | Bollywood: The Outsider Story
June 27, 2020 05:30 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBWhen films end, real life begins. In this special episode, some of the most respected voices from the film industry address these Tinsel Town realities, in the light of Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely demise. This episode is presented by Samarth Goyal.