Deep Saxena writes on Bollywood, OTT, television, food and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.
Articles by Deep Saxena
Ganesh Utsav begins today: All set to welcome the Raja in Lucknow!
Several theme-based pandals have come up for the 10-days Ganesh Utsav festivities that begins today
Published on Sep 07, 2024 11:53 AM IST
IC-814 Kandahar Hijack director Anubhav Sinha: Remained truthful with the script
Despite the uproar surrounding his latest web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Anubhav Sinha, remains largely unfazed. He with happy the love he is getting.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Armed Forces Festival in Lucknow: Bravehearts rule the city skies
The Armed Forces Festival got a grand start in the city, as all the three defence forces opened one of the biggest festivals in the series with fanfare
Published on Sep 04, 2024 11:22 AM IST
Jayantimala says students in North India are more dedicated to classical dance
Kathak legend Sitara Devi’s daughter and Kathak guru Jayantimala Mishra talks about the latest workshop in Lucknow and why traditional dance form is important.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 11:02 AM IST
Indian football clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal mark Lucknow debut for CM Cup
With India’s oldest football clubs playing for the first time in the state capital at the Chief Minister Cup, football takes centre stage
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Ali Fazal on fatherhood: Abhi sab itna naya-naya hai, seekh hi raha hoon
Ali Fazal, who became father to a daughter one-and-a-half-months back, says the feeling of parenthood is still sinking in and he's exploring something new daily
Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:18 PM IST
UP Warriorz cricketers, Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi connect with Lucknowites
UP Warriorz team members Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor and Anjali Sarvani with actors Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi Sharma visited schools and colleges in Lucknow
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 02:17 PM IST
Badshah, Ayushmann and Kriti Sanon add Bollywood takda to UP Premier League
Singer Badshah, and actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon added glamour to the opening ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League held in Lucknow.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 11:24 PM IST
After Stree 2 success, Rajkummar Rao starts shoot for Pulkit’s next in Lucknow
With Stree 2 running successfully in theatres, actor Rajkummar Rao is now focusing on his next, Malik, directed by Pulkit. Rao began shooting in Lucknow.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 11:02 PM IST
Janmashtami special | Kanika Kapoor: Singing a Radha Krishna bhajan was my dream
Singer Kanika Kapoor foraying into bhajan and a Radha-Krishna one, before the Janmashtami, has been a long desire for the singer.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 05:50 PM IST
Rajniesh Duggal on playing Lord Krishna: My bond with my isht dev has deepened
After playing Krishna in the TV show Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, the actor says he started getting deeper in the spiritual world and understanding the deity more
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:03 PM IST
Badshah, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon to rock UP Premier League in Lucknow
Badshah, Ayushmann Khuranna and Kriti Sanon to add glamour to the opening ceremony of Uttar Pradesh Premier League at BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 10:54 AM IST
Raksha Bandhan in Lucknow: Monsoon sweet delights take front seat for siblings
With Raksha Bandhan, the month of Sawan ends today, but sweet delicacies specific to the season are outperforming other sweets on the festival.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 06:45 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan special: Aamir Khan's sister Nikhat, ‘We tie Rakhi to each other’
Actor Nikhat Khan says her family follows the Raksha Bandhan rituals “with shiddat” and she looks forward to being at younger brother, actor Aamir Khan’s house.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 10:48 AM IST
East meets West at the La Martiniere Girls' College fest
Senior school students of La Martiniere Girls' College showcased a spectacular display of talent and creativity during its Annual Concert held on its campus.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 10:39 AM IST
Independence Day special | Indian designers take ethnic route to high fashion
On Independence Day, we look at the market trend of our Indian fabrics, designs and crafts searing a path for itself domestically and globally.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Deep Saxena, Lucknow
Lucknowi food makes actor Vindhya Tiwari double her gym time
Actor Vindhya Tiwari, last seen in The Conversion and Exit, says shooting across Lucknow resulted in her trying out vegetarian food across the city.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:01 PM IST
Sumeet Vyas, Shubrajyoti Barat, Gopal Dutt's play wins hearts in Lucknow
A park, three benches, three people yet the tussle to occupy the “best” seat remained the theme of Manav Kaul’s play Park staged at UP Sangeet Natak Academy.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Group art exhibition in Lucknow: A riot of colours at Rang-Drishti
The ongoing art exhibition Rang-Drishti, in which 36 artists from different parts of the country are participating, is witnessing a good turnout of art lovers.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Sumeet Vyas, Shubrajyoti Barat and Gopal Dutt to take audience on a Park ride!
Theatre lovers in the state capital are set to witness actor-director Manav Kaul’s play Park to be staged at Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy on Sunday.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 05:58 PM IST
Book Lovers Day | Modern and ancient libraries, the happy place for avid readers
On Book Lovers Day we spoke to a few youngsters, writers and different stakeholders to know the importance of the new and old book treasures of Lucknow.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Artists from India and Bangladesh showcase ‘nature on canvas’
The work of 25 artists from India and Bangladesh is on display at the exhibition Towards Nature at Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Panchayat is like a government job for me: Sanvikaa
With multiple seasons of the hit show lined-up ahead, she can afford to experiment with roles.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 01:42 PM IST
Musical shaam, lyricist Santosh Anand ke naam!
Lyricist Santosh Anand, best-known for penning the song Ik Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, was honoured at a music concert held in Lucknow.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Friendship Day Special︱Humari dosti pawsome hai!
On Friendship Day today, we speak to pet lovers in Lucknow and know how their furry buddies mean the world to them.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 07:05 PM IST
International Beer Day | Youngsters driving the fizzy drink trend
With ever-growing exclusive beer shops dotting the state capital, new pubs opening and micro-breweries doing well, the trend of the fizzy drink is on the rise.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 09:45 AM IST
Best-selling novels catch makers' fancy for web shows and films: Amit Khan
Amit Khan, known for writing the OTT series Bicchoo Ka Khel and Commander Karan Saxena, says makers are lapping bestselling Hindi fiction novels for shows.
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 08:54 PM IST
Aashram actor Akanksha Pandey: Shifting base helped me land central roles
Akanksha Pandey, known for her roles in the OTT series Aashram and Hack: Crimes Online, says relocating from Lucknow to Mumbai helped get two films as lead.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas | Read all about the Kargil War!
The 25th year of the Kargil Vijay Diwas has triggered book lovers in Lucknow to get a deeper insight into the valour with which our soldiers fought the war
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:37 PM IST
Bad Newz actors Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk savour kabab-paratha in Lucknow
Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk savoured Lucknow’s most celebrated delicacy galaouti kabab and paratha on their recent visit to Lucknow
Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:19 PM IST