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Farozan Akhtar

Farozan Akhtar

Farozan Akhtar is a content producer at Hindustan Times. She writes about books, music, K-pop and other Hallyu-related subjects for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Articles by Farozan Akhtar

Golden Child: US tour gave us lasting memories with Goldenness

Kpop boy band Golden Child recently released their new album Aura.

Updated on Sep 28, 2022 13:34 IST

Hollywood ahoy! Korean stars headed West

Astro’s Cha Eunwoo, Blackpink’s Jennie and Park Seojoon are among the South Korean stars who are set for Hollywood debut soon. (photos: instagram)

Updated on Sep 27, 2022 08:56 IST

Dark and dystopian: The Kdrama flavour of the season

Kdramas Squid Game, Sweet Home, All Of Us Are Dead and Hellbound have announced new seasons.

Updated on Jul 22, 2022 11:30 IST

Kavita Devgan: People want to boost their immunity, by hook or by crook

Kavita Devgan’s book The Immunity Diet explains everything you need to know to have strong immunity.

Updated on Jun 28, 2022 15:06 IST

Sanjay Gagnani: TV audience loves to watch people fight; makers cater to that demand

Sanjay Gagnani stars in Kundali Bhagya.

Updated on Jun 13, 2022 13:38 IST

Scandals that rocked South Korean showbiz

Seo Yeji, Kim Garam, B.I., Kim Seonho, NCT Lucas and Seungri are some South Korean stars who were caught in scandals. (instagram)

Updated on Jun 10, 2022 15:45 IST

Never author Ken Follett: The last time I felt so full of ideas was when I was writing Eye of the Needle

Author Ken Follett is known for the best-selling Kingsbridge series and Century trilogy. (Peter Ritson)

Updated on Jan 17, 2022 12:23 IST

South Korean singer Gaho: Performing for live audience again would be true healing

Gaho dedicated his new album Fireworks to youth. (Planeterium Records)

Updated on Dec 11, 2021 02:41 IST

David Levithan and Jennifer Niven on YA conventions: As long as it feels true to the character, it isn’t cliché

David Levithan (L) and Jennifer Niven are co-authors for the new book Take Me With You When You Go.

Updated on Sep 17, 2021 13:54 IST

For the love of plants: DIY tips for newbie gardeners

Choose the plants you want to grow based on how much space you have and the sunlight your garden receives. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 10, 2021 04:46 IST

A free pass into DRIPPIN’s dreams for a better tomorrow

K-pop group DRIPPIN, with members aged 16 to 21 years, recently released their new summer album, Free Pass.

Updated on Jul 9, 2021 14:21 IST

Bloom in blues: Stress buster balcony gardens thrive during the pandemic

Denizens say tending to their plants and watching new life grow gives a sense of positivity during these grim times. (Instagram/desifoody)

Updated on Jun 15, 2021 06:07 IST

Liven up your decor and mood: Easy home revamp tips to try amid lockdown extension

Create a cosy corner with plants and some lights to relax and recharge. (Shutterstock)

Updated on May 24, 2021 11:18 IST

Life goes on: Even amid Covid-19, BTS keeps the show going

K-pop group BTS hopes to comfort people with their hopeful song Life Goes On.

Updated on Nov 20, 2020 05:56 IST

Halloween 2020: The K-pop edition

South Korean singers Jamie (left) and Lee Hi at their early Halloween celebration.

Updated on Oct 31, 2020 06:33 IST

Sarah J Maas: Struggle with guilt of wanting to spend time with son when on a deadline

Author Sarah J Maas is known for her fantasy series Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Updated on Jun 13, 2020 14:41 IST

Stay home, save lives, urge IN2IT, Dreamcatcher, AleXa in K-pop collab Be The Future

A still from the music video, Be The Future

Updated on May 20, 2020 13:05 IST

What is Hollywood reading during quarantine?

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth revisited one of his favourite books, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, during the lockdown.

Updated on Apr 23, 2020 18:07 IST

Making lockdown fun: Fans dress up as K-pop albums

Doesn't K-pop idol Gahyeon’s outfit feel inspired by Dreamcatcher’s album cover?

Updated on Apr 15, 2020 14:40 IST

K-pop sensation Z-Stars in India: Performing here was surreal

Comprising 14 artistes from seven Asian nations, Z-Stars trained and debuted in South Korea.

Updated on Mar 5, 2020 06:00 IST

Beyond Parasite: Journey into South Korean cinema

Try these films if Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite made you curious about South Korean cinema.

Updated on Feb 18, 2020 06:57 IST

Sulli’s death sparks debate on bullying

K-pop star Sulli was found dead in her home on October 14.

Updated on Oct 16, 2019 10:35 IST

Indian K-pop star Priyanka: If BTS didn’t give up, who am I to quit?

Priyanka Majumdar says fans have started recognising her more now

Updated on Sep 21, 2019 12:04 IST

A K-pop star, but Sid’s dil remains Hindustani

K-pop idol Sid of Z-Boys visited Delhi last month.

Updated on Aug 14, 2019 05:44 IST

It’s our dream to perform near the Taj Mahal, says K-pop group IN2IT

L-R: Inpyo, Hyunuk, Isaac, Jiahn, Yeontae, and Inho from IN2IT.

Updated on Apr 23, 2019 08:08 IST

Z-Boys’ Sid: If you can dream it, you can make it happen

Siddhant Arora is currently on a promotional tour in Asia.

Updated on Apr 1, 2019 11:47 IST

K-pop’s sun rises on Western television

BTS on Good Morning America.

Updated on Mar 6, 2019 08:31 IST

Make way for Indian K-pop stars!

Priyanka Mazumdar and Siddhant Arora are set to embark upon their K-pop journey.

Updated on Feb 15, 2019 11:46 IST

Book Review: Anything But A Wasted Life is more than just a stripper’s memoir

Updated on Oct 23, 2018 13:09 IST

K-pop goes global: Blackpink, BTS, NCT 127, EXO’s Lay team up with Western artists

Dua Lipa and K-pop girl group Black Pink have teamed up for a new song, Kiss and Make Up, which will be a part of Lipa’s upcoming album

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 09:09 IST

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