Mumbai-based Kaushani Banerjee writes on Books, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe
Articles by Kaushani Banerjee
I am not cheery for the sake of being cheery, says Tom Hanks
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks says he takes up film projects that “challenge” him.
Updated on Oct 13, 2016 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
I ran away from home, like David Copperfield, says Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond talks about how Charles Dickens’ book has influenced him; adds that he is a “Paleolithic man from the 19th century.”
Updated on Oct 02, 2016 12:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Me, my shelf and I: Rahul Bose on his favourite books and authors
“I’m a bit of a climate change wonk,” says Rahul Bose. He says that none of the predictions in The Great Derangement: Climate Change seem to be exaggerated.
Published on Oct 02, 2016 12:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
How’s my skin tone a joke? asks Tannishtha Chatterjee
Tannishtha Chatterjee speaks about a recent controversy surrounding her skin colour; expresses concerns on the state of art-house cinema
Updated on Oct 02, 2016 12:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Art to create social change: Don’t miss Mumbai’s YouTheatre festival
In its third year, YouTheatre Festival seeks to provide a platform to various art forms while creating social awareness.
Published on Sep 19, 2016 08:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
‘Bad Man’ is an affectionate tag, says Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover talks about the moniker ‘Bad Man’; says Bollywood has no roles for villains today.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 01:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Children’s cinema lacks funding in India: Amole Gupte
Film-maker Amole Gupte on why children’s films are not attempted in Bollywood; adds that the genre lacks funding.
Published on Sep 13, 2016 07:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Actors tend to get typecast everywhere, even in Hollywood: Vinay Pathak
Vinay Pathak says “typecasting exists everywhere”; adds that he doesn’t like doing similar roles over and over again.
Updated on Sep 10, 2016 08:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
5 controversies TV and comedy star Kapil Sharma has been involved in
Kapil Sharma’s tweets to Prime Minister Narendra Modi claim that the Mumbai’s civic body BMC took a huge bribe.
Updated on Sep 10, 2016 07:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Riteish Deshmukh won’t join politics anytime soon. Here’s why
While the actor likes to keep himself abreast of political news, Riteish Deshmukh isn’t considering a career in the field.
Updated on Sep 09, 2016 09:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Want to know what Riteish Deshmukh has been doing on Banjo sets?
Riteish Deshmukh learnt photography on the sets of his film Banjo.
Published on Sep 07, 2016 07:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
My Friend Ganesha and four amazing films that pay tributes to Lord Ganesha
Lord Ganesha has been portrayed innumerous times in film songs but not many movies are dedicated to this Hindu god of success.
Updated on Sep 05, 2016 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Five Hindi film songs that will make you go Ganpati Bappa Morya!
We take a look at five Ganesh Chaturthi numbers from Hindi films that you must not miss.
Updated on Sep 05, 2016 10:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Theatre director Salim Ghouse is bringing Kafka to the stage
Salim Ghouse’s latest theatre production explores the absurdism in today’s world through an adaptation of the Czech writer’s short stories.
Updated on Sep 05, 2016 08:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Many bad films are being made in the name of indie films: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels the biggest stereotype in Bollywood is the romantic male lead. He also says that it’s easy to make audiences laugh.
Updated on Sep 04, 2016 11:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
I was lucky to have been selected for Rang De Basanti: Soha Ali Khan
Soha Ali Khan talks to us ahead of her second release of the year and how trolls on social media.
Updated on Sep 03, 2016 07:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
If you’re born into privilege, it’s your duty to give back to society: Sonam
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who is associated with two NGOs that help underprivileged children, feels it is her duty to use her celebrity status for a good cause.
Updated on Sep 02, 2016 08:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Karan Singh Grover may be hosting a travel show soon. Because why not?
Karan Singh Grover has been approached to host a travel show as the actor is known to be passionate about travelling.
Updated on Aug 31, 2016 08:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Not everyone can become a superstar: Jimmy Sheirgill
The actor talks about his journey in the Punjabi film industry and why he’s still not considered a superstar in Bollywood.
Updated on Aug 31, 2016 08:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Sonam Kapoor to help eradicate malnutrition in India
Sonam Kapoor has been appointed as the Goodwill ambassador of a Mumbai –based NGO to help eradicate malnutrition.
Published on Aug 26, 2016 08:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Kunal Kapoor-starrer Veeram is set to premiere at the first BRICS film festival
Kunal Kapoor-starrer historical drama, Veeram, which has been directed by Jayaraj Nair , is set to open the 1st BRICS Film Festival
Updated on Aug 25, 2016 08:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee
Janmashtami special: 6 dahi handi songs to help you spread festive cheer
Dahi handi is celebrated to mark Lord Krishna’s childhood notoriety. We track ten songs that show us how Dahi handi has been captured over the years in Bollywood.
Updated on Aug 25, 2016 08:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
I am not playing the star game: Abhay Deol
Despite the frequent demand that he act in “another DevD”, Abhay Deol says he hasn’t been offered similar dark roles, and hopes that audiences enjoy his “other work”.
Updated on Aug 24, 2016 08:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Sonam Kapoor to be the chief guest at Indian Merchants’ Chamber event
A group of visually-and-hearing impaired children from NGO Deeds In Dehradun will also attend the event, and will sing the national anthem.
Published on Aug 22, 2016 05:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
This is what Rishi Kapoor said when offered a Pakistani film
Rishi Kapoor instead gave the filmmaker some tips on how Pakistani films can do better in India.
Updated on Aug 20, 2016 08:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
World Photography Day: Top Indian photographers share their iconic pics
On World Photography Day, five famous photographers - Subi Samuel, Atul Kasbekar, Arjun Mark, Jatin Kampani and Avinash Gowaiker - share their favourite photographs, and the story behind each.
Updated on Aug 19, 2016 08:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
The melting pot: The evolution of Parsi cuisine
Ahead of Parsi New Year (August 17), we explore the evolution of the vibrant cuisine
Updated on Aug 12, 2016 07:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
I want to experiment with local tunes: Papon
Singer Papon, who calls himself an “indigenous person”, says his roots and state have had a huge impact on his music
Updated on Aug 10, 2016 05:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav: A mix of commercial and experimental plays
The seventh edition of the Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav will present a mix of commercial and experimental plays in the Mumbai.
Updated on Jul 31, 2016 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai
Hollywood calling: After Spy, Nargis Fakhri to star in 5 Weddings
The actor is set to return to Hollywood with her sophomore film; wants to do more ‘projects at home’.
Updated on Jul 31, 2016 06:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kaushani Banerjee, Mumbai