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Ananya Ghosh

Ananya Ghosh is an assistant editor with Hindustan Times Brunch. She has 10 years of experience as a journalist having worked as a copy editor/feature writer in various publications.

Articles by Ananya Ghosh

HT Brunch Cover Story: Meet the racially correct, politically nonchalant, and blatantly funny... Russell Peters!

The standup reveals why he will joke about racial discrimination but never about politics

According to Russell Peters, the job of a comic is, first and foremost, to make people laugh; Location: Presidential Suite, The St. Regis, Mumbai(Brahms Dirsipo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2019 10:59 PM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Sibling revelry of the Sanon sisters!

With Kriti Sanon’s younger sister Nupur set to follow in her footsteps, the Bareily ki Barfi actor has competition brewing at home. Is this the beginning of a new Bollywood rivalry?

Kriti Sanon is today 6 films old, while her sister Nupur, who joined her in Bombay just about a year and half back, is taking baby steps into the same industry. Location: Le Mill, Mumbai ; Styling by Sukriti Grover; Make-up: Kavita Das; Hair: Aasif Ahmed(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Sep 07, 2019 11:48 PM IST
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HT Brunch cover story (India Exclusive): Hollywood’s newest breakout star, Himesh Patel is proof that Brown is indeed the new Black!

How the Indian guy in Hollywood has gone from caricature to the leading man, who irrespective of his desi roots fits in perfectly in the American mainstream

Hollywood has found a new sweetheart in an unlikely suspect-- Himesh Patel(Maarten de Boer/The Licensing Project)
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 10:57 PM IST
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Personal Agenda with Rajit Kapur: “I danced to Hindi pop tunes in an all-gold outfit on my 40th birthday!”

The actor also reveals that one millennial slang he has recently learnt!

According to Rajit Kapur, an open mind, a free body and a big heart are the traits one needs to become a theatre actor(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 12:01 AM IST
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Personal Agenda with Anusha Dandekar: “Screaming and shouting may be entertaining for an audience, but it gets you nowhere in a relationship”

The actor and VJ talks about love, feminism and reveals her most irrational fear

Styling: Bidisha Kohli; Styling assistants: Forum Majithia & Dhanya Shenoy; Make-up: Mangesh Ghadge; Hair: Hamida Idrishi; Outfit, Swapnil Shinde; ring, Varnika Arora(Mangesh Ghadge)
Published on Aug 10, 2019 09:04 PM IST
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“Patriarchy is not just men versus women, but also women versus women”

Writer Shunali Khullar Shroff sheds light on gender bias, and points out how women often end up bullying fellow women

Shunali Khullar Shroff, who has just come up with her second book, has been working as a freelance writer for various national dailies(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Jul 27, 2019 10:07 PM IST
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CelebsPick: 5 books that should be movies!

Film-makers choose their favourites books for screen adaptations

Five stories from books that will look great on screen
Updated on Jul 27, 2019 09:01 PM IST
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HT Brunch cover story: What makes ‘gully boy’ Divine the coolest voice of contemporary Indian hip-hop

His lyrics are slang-free, his songs don’t talk about swanky cars, high heels and fast life, and he refuses to make alcohol abuse and misogyny cool. Is he even a rapper then? Meet Vivian Fernandes…the OG of gully rap!

Think local, act global, that seems to be the success mantra of Vivian DIVINE Fernandes; Make-up and hair: Krishna Pandey; Hoodie, Jordan by Nike; jeans, Levi’s; shoes, Air Jordan(Brahms Dirsipo)
Updated on Jul 16, 2019 04:22 PM IST
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Malaika Arora: “If I want to marry a man younger than me, it’s not your problem!”

In an exclusive to HT Brunch, the 43-year-old actor opens up defiantly about her forthcoming marriage to 34-year-old Arjun Kapoor

Malaika Arora recently made her relationship status with Arjun Kapoor official with a cute couple picture on instagram on the occasion of the actor’s birthday(Subi Samuel)
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 02:17 AM IST
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Personal Agenda with Neeti Mohan: Funniest date? I asked my sister to call me and save me!

The Ishq Wala Love singer also reveals three things that most people don’t know about her

If not a singer, Neeti Mohan would have been a teacher or an army officer(Aalok Soni)
Published on Jun 22, 2019 11:32 PM IST
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HT Brunch Cover Story: Why Prateek Kuhad is the King of Heartbreak among millennials in India and abroad

The 29-year-old musician from Jaipur and his soulful lyrics have captured the hearts of many

Prateek Kuhad is humming his way into the hearts of the youngsters ; On Prateek: jacket, Zara; jeans, Gap. Location courtesy: Roseate House(Rohit Chawla)
Updated on Jun 17, 2019 12:37 PM IST
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Look who is back! The Mangta hai kya girl Shweta Shetty

What, when, why... intimate details of the Indipop singer’s whirlwind romance, jet-set marriage, divorce, depression and rediscovery

Shweta Shetty, the robust voice behind some of the chartbusting ’90s songs had been on a hiatus for 20 years(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Jun 01, 2019 11:42 PM IST
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The chef side story: Why Dharshan Munidasa is the greatest seafood chef in Asia

How the Sri Lankan chef goes to any lengths to acquire the perfect fish for his diners

HT Brunch took Dharshan Munidasa to Sassoon Docks in Mumbai, where he seems to feel at home; Make-up and hair: Ashish Moitra(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Jun 01, 2019 11:33 PM IST
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Boss Girl: Presenting Rhea Kapoor! Bollywood’s bulwark against patriarchy, misogyny and sexism

The Kapoor girl has not only come out of the shadow of her superstar father and sister, but is bending the rules and also making new ones

Veere Di Wedding is Rhea Kapoor‘s third film, and she is very clear that she wants to make films where women can just simply exist and be themselves, without having to go through some cathartic experience; Make-up: Savleen Manchanda; Hair: Hiral Bhatia(The House of Pixels)
Updated on May 25, 2019 11:27 PM IST
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Yeh khabar chhapwa do akhbaar mein...Shweta Shetty is back!

The ‘90s Indipop diva is all set to win back her fans with a concert, and this time she also has a band of her own!

Shweta Shetty is all set to enthrall the audience once again with her upcoming concert,(Aalok Soni)
Updated on May 08, 2019 02:53 PM IST
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The rise of the ‘Fourth Khan’: 25 years on, Saif Ali Khan finds himself in a Bollywood that is probably tailor-made for him!

The actor opens up about the charm of platform agnostic cinema, insists he be called a 2019 actor instead of a ‘90’s star, and reveals, after many false starts, why he thinks that finally his time has come.

At 48, actor Saif Ali Khan looks more content than ever! Styling by Mohit Rai; Make-up: Neelesh Kothavale Hair: Sagar Rahurkar; T-shirt, Zara; watch, IWC Schaffhausen at Art of Time(Brahms Dirsipo)
Updated on May 05, 2019 01:22 PM IST
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Social media stars: The rise and rise of Bhuvan Bam

India’s first legit youtube star began his journey as a restaurant singer. Four years later, he is hobnobbing with Bollywood’s best . How did he do it? The 25-year old reveals a few secrets behind his success.

Bhuvan Bam is one of the first generation youtube stars in India and probably the fastest rising who has got 12 million followers on youtube in just four years! (Jacket, Unit by Rajat Suri; trousers, Brooks Brothers; shirt, Zara; shoes Hush Puppies; Art direction: Amit Malik; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain ; Styling by Avneet Chadha; Location courtesy: The Leela Palace, New Delhi)(Avneet Chadha)
Updated on Apr 21, 2019 05:18 PM IST
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Ustadon ke Ustad: Meet the legendary music teacher Bollywood’s top singers swear by

The name Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan might not mean much to you – except for the fact that it was he who taught most of our music celebs to sing right.

In an exclusive shoot for HT Brunch, singers (from left ) Shaan (wardrobe: Instant Moksha), Hariharan and Sonu Nigam (wardrobe: Madhurima Nigam) come together for the first time for a pic with their guru Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (wardrobe: Namrata Gupta Khan ); Make-up and hair: Ashish Moitra; For Sonu Nigam: Make-up, Saurabh Berde; hair: Aalim Hakim(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Apr 14, 2019 06:16 PM IST
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“One rumour I wish was true is that I have the Taylor-Burton ring!” says luxury consultant Sheetal Mafatlal

The media influencer gives a sneak peek into her wardrobe of secrets

Sheetal Mafatlal is a luxury consultant and media influencer; Make-up and hair: Shalini Singh; Outfit: Zuhair Murad(Vikram Bawa)
Updated on Apr 06, 2019 11:25 PM IST
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“Cheesiest pick-up line? Are you Yamraaj, because I can die for you!” Rithvik Dhanjani gets personal

The popular television actor also gives his take on feminism, talks about his love for Emma Watson, and reveals why Karan Johar should probably think twice before inviting him home!

Popular television actor and host Rithvik Dhanjani has recently made his web series debut with ALTBalaji’s XXX Uncensored
Updated on Mar 23, 2019 11:59 PM IST
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Music special: Multiple Grammy-winning Sharon Isbin dabbles with Indian classical, draws up differences

Sarod superstars Ayaan and Amaan Ali Bangash and their attempts to make classical cool.

When Grammy-winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin works with sarod player duo Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, East and West no longer seem like opposites; Make-up and hair: Rashmi Shastri; Location: Royal Opera House, Mumbai(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Mar 23, 2019 11:34 PM IST
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“The biggest misconception people have about me? They think I’m super rich!” Rohit Bal gets cheeky…

The ace designer also talks about rumours, memories and superstitions

Ace designer Rohit Bal says that it is India and its rich heritage that is his constant source of inspiration(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Mar 17, 2019 10:18 AM IST
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“The word love is terribly heavy-handed!” says André Aciman

Author of Call Me By Your Name explains why he hates the word love and why he prefers to create someone who doesn’t know whether he loves or not!

André Aciman’s seminal 2007 debut novel, Call Me By Your Name, became the toast of the town with its movie adaptation in 2017(Getty Images)
Updated on Mar 09, 2019 11:49 PM IST
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Two strong women: Mother-daughter duo, Neena and Masaba Gupta, reset rules of strength and character

In her time, Neena Gupta refused to bow down to convention. Now, daughter Masaba Gupta shows how every woman has a right to live life on her own terms.

National Award winning actor Neena and one of India’s most popular and influential young fashion designer Masaba Gupta are each other’s strength and weakness! Styling: Meagan Concessio ; Make-up: Savleen Manchanda; Hair: Deepa Bambhaniya; On Masaba: Jacket, Curato; earrings, Misho Neena and Masaba both wear outfits by Masaba(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 10:34 AM IST
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“I would have been a cricket umpire if not directing plays,” says Quasar Thakore Padamsee

The co-founder of Q Theatre Productions, talks about Lisa Ray, Sheila Ki Jawani, and his illustrious parents among other things

Quasar Thakore Padamsee wants his biography to be called Fa Q ; Jacket, H&M; T-shirt, Levi’s; Trousers, Cottonworld; shoes Dr Scholl’s(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Mar 02, 2019 10:21 PM IST
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“Ranveer Singh is of course the most versatile actor among my contemporaries,” says Sidharth Malhotra

The actor also opens up about Bollywood myths, his secret talent, and dancing on a table top in Goa

Before making his acting debut in Student of the Year, Sidharth Malhotra had worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar in My Name Is Khan(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Feb 11, 2019 12:57 PM IST
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Men’s Fitness Special! Meet Indian TV’s fittest stars: How they got so fit, and how you can too!

Arjit Taneja, Karan Vohra, Vivek Dahiya and Vivan Bhatena lay out rules and bust myths on six-pack abs, high protein diet and the fitness vs vanity debate

(From left) Vivan: Denims and sneakers, Zara; Arjit: Denims, Zara; shoes, Vincenzio Robertina; Karan: Denims, Tommy Hilfiger; shoes, New Balance; Vivek: Denims, Superdry; shoes, Nike; Styling: Nazneen Parmar; Make-up and hair: Ashwin Shelar (Hair for Vivan: Kishore Thakur, Make-up for Vivan: Ritika Bhatia)(Subi Samuel)
Updated on Feb 03, 2019 02:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAnanya Ghosh and Kamal Singh, CSCS*

“People in the industry would hesitate to give me work because I am Vishal Bhardwaj’s wife,” says Rekha Bhardwaj

The Namak Ishq Ka singer gets nostalgic about Delhi winters, talks about the positive impact of Sufism and busts the myth that being related to a celeb by default gives you a key to the backdoor entry to Bollywood

Rekha Bhardwaj had got a National Award for her song in the 2010 film Ishqiya. Jacket, Vero Moda; necklace, Aza; top, Sakshi; shoes, Aldo(Aalok soni)
Published on Feb 02, 2019 09:48 PM IST
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“My parents poured all their Indianness in me!” Raja Kumari talks about what makes her the bridge between the East and the West

The Grammy-nominated Indian-American songwriter and rapper is collaborating with the gully boys of Mumbai

Svetha Rao aka Rajakumari is an Indian-origin American songwriter, rapper and recording artist(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Jan 31, 2019 04:20 PM IST
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The sexiest thing about a man? His intellect! Actor Hina Khan gets candid

The actor describes her TV journey and reveals her spirit animal

Actor Hina Khan (Styling: Sunakshi Kansal; Make-up: Sachin Salvi; Hair: Saba Sayed; Outfit, Pankh Clothing)(Tanmay Mainkar)
Updated on Jan 19, 2019 10:08 PM IST
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