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65: HT City News | 'Fair and Lovely' to drop the word 'Fair' | Sona Mohapatra speaks up about nepotism | Artists to resume concerts
June 26, 2020 06:57 - 3 minutes - 3 MBHindustan Unilever to drop the word 'Fair' in 'Fair & Lovely', Sona Mohapatra feels the music industry needs a change, Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
64: HT City News | TV shows to resume shoots | Shilpa Rao and Neha Bhasin talk about mental pressure in the music industry | Mel Gibson accused of being anti-Semitic
June 25, 2020 07:11 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBMaharashtra government gave the nod for TV shows to resume shoots, Winona Ryder accused Mel Gibson of being anti-semitic. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
63: HT City News | Salim-Sulaiman agrees with Sonu Nigam | Abhay Deol's Instagram post | Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan's appeal
June 24, 2020 06:44 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBAbhay Deol has called out lobby culture and award functions in the film industry; says he’s glad that more actors are speaking out now. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
62: HT City News | Sonu Nigam slammed the music industry | Bollywood's focus on gangster films
June 23, 2020 06:15 - 6 minutesSushant Singh Rajput’s psychiatrist has shot down reports about him breaching confidentiality or disclosing personal details about the late actor. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
62: HT City News | Sonu Nigam slammed the music industry | Bollywood's focus on gangster films
June 23, 2020 06:15 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBSushant Singh Rajput’s psychiatrist has shot down reports about him breaching confidentiality or disclosing personal details about the late actor. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
61: HT City News | Celebrities leaving Twitter | Vikas Gupta twitter confession | Justin Bieber accused of sexual assault
June 22, 2020 05:28 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBTired of endless bullying and trolling on Twitter, actors have left the platform in order to escape the negativity. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
60: HT City News | Sushant Singh - the inspiration | Sonu Nigam's video message | Mumbai police's investigation
June 20, 2020 03:58 - 5 minutesSushant Singh Rajput made it look achievable, he inspired many actors like me, says Radhika Madan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
60: HT City News | Sushant Singh - the inspiration | Sonu Nigam's video message | Mumbai police's investigation
June 20, 2020 03:58 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBSushant Singh Rajput made it look achievable, he inspired many actors like me, says Radhika Madan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
59: HT City News | Police investigating Sushant Singh's case | Shraddha Arya raring to go back to work | Chris D’Elia denied allegations of sexually harassing teenagers
June 19, 2020 05:48 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBSushant Singh Rajput’s sudden demise has caused a lot of uproar among fans and the industry. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
58: HT City News | Bollywood fanclubs cautious | Renuka Shahane asking for help | Bollywood paid tribute to Indian Army soldiers
June 18, 2020 06:27 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBReel-life heroes such as Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and others of Bollywood have taken to social media to pay tributes to the real heroes. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
57: HT City News | #nepotismkilledsushant trending | Ranvir Shorey on self- appointed gatekeepers of Bollywood | Vivek Oberoi penned a heartfelt message
June 17, 2020 07:51 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBFlurry of posts on social media blaming a section of Bollywood, with #nepotismkilledsushant trending on top. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
56: HT City News | Bollywood on new guidelines | Randy Orton's new experience | Restrictions eased in Mumbai
June 16, 2020 05:24 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBThe nature of our business is such that we cannot do much of social distancing. For example, if I have to shoot a party scene, a bar scene, a court scene or a fashion show, how am I going to maintain social distancing?, says Madhur Bhandarkar. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
55: HT City News | A tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput
June 15, 2020 07:03 - 5 minutesActor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment. Friends and colleagues join hands to pay tribute to him and stand up for mental health support. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
55: HT City News | A tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput
June 15, 2020 07:03 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBActor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment. Friends and colleagues join hands to pay tribute to him and stand up for mental health support. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
54: HT City News | Are actors ready to get back to work | Shveta Salve says #ignorenomore
June 13, 2020 05:30 - 5 minutesFilm shooting has resumed in Maharastra but are actors ready to go back to work? Answer Huma Qureshi and Taapsee Pannu. And why did Shveta Salve began the #ignorenomore campaign against internet trolls? Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
54: HT City News | Are actors ready to get back to work | Shveta Salve says #ignorenomore
June 13, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBFilm shooting has resumed in Maharastra but are actors ready to go back to work? Answer Huma Qureshi and Taapsee Pannu. And why did Shveta Salve began the #ignorenomore campaign against internet trolls? Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
53: HT City News | Sania Mirza supporting local small businesses | Rakul Preet Singh flew back to Delhi | JK Rowling controversy
June 12, 2020 08:18 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBNow that interstate travel has been allowed, actor Rakul Preet Singh took the opportunity and flew to Delhi to be with her parents. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
52: HT City News | Good Newwz and Dream Girl to re-release in UAE| Anand Gandhi reached out to Aaditya Thackeray | Richa Chadha's hilarious take on COVID-19
June 11, 2020 05:29 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAnand Gandhi reached out to Aaditya Thackeray to bring in a team of doctors and nurses from Kerala to share experiences. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
51: HT City News | Sumeet Vyas named his child Ved | Huma Qureshi series on social media | Daniel Radcliffe slammed author JK Rowling
June 10, 2020 05:50 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBSumeet Vyas announced on Instagram that they had named him Ved. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
50: HT City News | Producers have to cut budgets | Javed Akhtar surprised by the Richard Deakins Award | Meghana Raj died due to a cardiac arrest
June 09, 2020 05:46 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBFilmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar feels producers have to cut budgets, starting by slashing remunerations of actors, in all announced and upcoming projects. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
49: HT City News | Mental Health helpline | Ekta Kapoor facing scathing attacks | OTT VS theatre debate
June 08, 2020 05:34 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBArjun Bijlani has even started a helpline for people in the television industry. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
49: HT City News | Mental Health helpline | Ekta Kapoor facing scathing attacks | OTT VS theatre debate
June 08, 2020 05:34 - 5 minutesArjun Bijlani has even started a helpline for people in the television industry. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
48: HT City News | Film shooting resumed in Mumbai | Meera Chopra faces hate from Jr. NTR fans | Kalki Koechlin shares a poem on Corona
June 06, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBRestricted film shooting allowed in Mumbai, Actor Meera Chopra faces hate from Jr. NTR fans, files an FIR & Kalki Koechlin shares a poem on Corona for kids. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
47: HT City News | Basu Chatterjee is no more | Bhumi Pednekar on World Environment Day | Shruti Haasan on mental health crisis
June 05, 2020 06:35 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBWriter-filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, who made the common man’s story uncommon, putting everyday issues in the lead, is no more. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
46: HT City News | Anushka Sharma ready to back edgy stories | Sonu Sood's service not only limited to Maharashtra | Farah Khan on COVID
June 04, 2020 05:16 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBSonu Sood's endeavours are now not just limited to Maharashtra. About 70,000 workers waiting to go back home, the actor informs. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
45: HT City News | Reopening of theatres | Indian film festivals | Rani Mukerji's tribute
June 03, 2020 05:51 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBMultiplex Association of India (MAI) had requested the central government to allow reopening of theatres from June 30. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
44: HT City News | Wajid Khan passed away | Ronit's Roy viral video| Mohena Kumari Singh tested +ve for COVID-19
June 02, 2020 05:29 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBActor Mohena Kumari Singh, known for her role in TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has tested positive for Covid-19. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
43: HT City News | Saif Ali Khan spoke about lockdown| Hardik Pandya & Natasa Stankovic expecting their first child | Chahatt Khanna prefers calling a spade a spade
June 01, 2020 04:57 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB"We are really privileged, so every time someone asks me if I am okay in lockdown, I start worrying about what migrant workers are going through," said Saif Ali Khan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
42: HT City News | Maanvi Gagroo featured in a fat-shaming ad, shocked | Popular TV shows pulled off air
May 30, 2020 05:30 - 5 minutesMaanvi Gagroo is shocked upon being featured in a fat-shaming ad. Popular TV shows are being pulled off-air. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
42: HT City News | Maanvi Gagroo featured in a fat-shaming ad, shocked | Popular TV shows pulled off air
May 30, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBMaanvi Gagroo is shocked upon being featured in a fat-shaming ad. Popular TV shows are being pulled off-air. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
41: HT City News | Dismantling of Bollywood sets | Sanaya Irani on the non-payment of dues | Shreyas Talpade's first love
May 29, 2020 05:15 - 5 minutesReportedly, Akshay Kumar- starrer Prithviraj’s twin sets [in Dahisar] are set to be pulled down. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
41: HT City News | Dismantling of Bollywood sets | Sanaya Irani on the non-payment of dues | Shreyas Talpade's first love
May 29, 2020 05:15 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBReportedly, Akshay Kumar- starrer Prithviraj’s twin sets [in Dahisar] are set to be pulled down. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
40: HT City News | Mimicry actors struggling | Jennifer Lopez opened up about her wedding | Sonu Sood - the real-life superhero
May 28, 2020 06:01 - 5 minutesSonu Sood said that he is glad that he has been able to help so many people. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
40: HT City News | Mimicry actors struggling | Jennifer Lopez opened up about her wedding | Sonu Sood - the real-life superhero
May 28, 2020 06:01 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBSonu Sood said that he is glad that he has been able to help so many people. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
39: HT City News | Akshay Kumar and R Balki hit the sets | Rakul Preet Singh on corona crisis | Shakti Kapoor getting messages from random people
May 27, 2020 05:04 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBOn Monday, Akshay Kumar and filmmaker R Balki hit the sets, at Kamalistan studio, Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
39: HT City News | Akshay Kumar and R Balki hit the sets | Rakul Preet Singh on corona crisis | Shakti Kapoor getting messages from random people
May 27, 2020 05:04 - 5 minutesOn Monday, Akshay Kumar and filmmaker R Balki hit the sets, at Kamalistan studio, Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
38: HT City News | Fashion week on the internet | Pankaj Tripathi on OTT | Amitabh Bachchan's message
May 26, 2020 04:57 - 4 minutesFashion Design Council of India has announced the first-ever fashion week on the internet. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
38: HT City News | Fashion week on the internet | Pankaj Tripathi on OTT | Amitabh Bachchan's message
May 26, 2020 04:57 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBFashion Design Council of India has announced the first-ever fashion week on the internet. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
37: HT City News | Madhuri Dixit's Binge Watch Spree | Manoj Bajpayee on the Migrant Situation
May 25, 2020 08:24 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBMadhuri Dixit's a couch potato? Manoj Bajpayee, a family man talks about the migrant situation, R Balki's take on working with Amitabh Bachchan. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
36: HT City News | TV Stars, Iqbal Khan's and Hina Khan's Plans on Eid
May 23, 2020 05:30 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBAnil Kapoor has opened up about the whole work from home situation, actor Iqbal Khan will never forget this Eid and Hina Khan is looking forward to listening to her father narrate stories. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
35: HT City News | Rana Daggubati engaged | Kriti Sanon on domestic violence | Shabana Azmi's post-lockdown plans
May 22, 2020 04:40 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBRana Daggubati got engaged to his girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj in a private ceremony on Wednesday. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
34: HT City News | Bollywood's take on Tiktok | Lockdown 4.0 | Hindustan Times Webinar
May 21, 2020 05:18 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBTaapsee Pannu & Vikrant Massey shared their views on Tiktok. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.
33: HT City News | Kiara Advani still in shock | Manmeet Grewal committed suicide | IPRS helping those who are in dire need.
May 20, 2020 05:15 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBTV actor, Manmeet Grewal committed suicide on May 15 due to financial stress and lack of work. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
32: HT City News | Film industry suffered huge losses during COVID-19 | TV industry actors not paid | Sonakshi Sinha auctions her art for charity
May 19, 2020 05:31 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBBollywood suffered huge losses as theatres shut down unpredictably, many TV actors have not been paid and are desperate, Sonakshi Sinha to raise money by auctioning her art. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today.
32: HT City News | Film industry suffered huge losses during COVID-19 | TV industry actors not paid | Sonakshi Sinha auctions her art for charity
May 19, 2020 05:31 - 4 minutesBollywood suffered huge losses as theatres shut down unpredictably, many TV actors have not been paid and are desperate, Sonakshi Sinha to raise money by auctioning her art. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today.
31: HT City News | Bollywood on intimate scenes post COVID | Shibani Dandekar trolled | Arshad Warsi on Corona warriors
May 18, 2020 05:05 - 5 minutesFilmmaker Shoojit Sircar had recently raised the topic about how the shooting of intimate scenarios in films will change after this pandemic. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
31: HT City News | Bollywood on intimate scenes post COVID | Shibani Dandekar trolled | Arshad Warsi on Corona warriors
May 18, 2020 05:05 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBFilmmaker Shoojit Sircar had recently raised the topic about how the shooting of intimate scenarios in films will change after this pandemic. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
30: HT City News | Vicky Kaushal celebrates Birthday | Shilpa Shetty on e-schooling | Jaideep Ahlawat on Liquor Shops
May 16, 2020 05:30 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBVicky Kaushal celebrates his birthday in lockdown, Shilpa Shetty comes to terms with e-schools for her kids, Jaideep Ahlawat of Patal Lok criticizes the government's decision on opening Liquor Shops and Vidya Balan shared an important message. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
29: HT City News | Yami Gautam's lockdown positivity | Sunny Kaushal on learning new skills | World Premiere on OTT platforms
May 15, 2020 05:14 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBSunny Kaushal confides that he’s in no mood of “coming out of the lockdown with a new skill” Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Mallika Bhagat presents this episode.
28: HT City News | Katrina Kaif trying new things | Designers on post Corona crisis | Buniyad is back
May 14, 2020 05:36 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBKatrina Kaif trying to see things from a positive perspective. Listen to all that’s making news in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle today. Samarth Goyal presents this episode.