Mumbai-based Kavita Awaasthi writes on Television, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe
Articles by Kavita Awaasthi
Why Riteish needed 3D glasses as cover-up?
Preparing for two weddings—his own and brother Dheeraj’s—along with promoting his just-released film, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, and shooting for another, Housefull 2, took its toll on Riteish Deshmukh.
Updated on Feb 28, 2012 01:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Anushka Sharma freaks out on Vishal’s sets
Anushka Sharma has always had a phobia about bikes, so she was petrified when she had to hop on to one, riding pillion with Imran Khan during the shoot of Vishal Bhardwaj’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.
Updated on Feb 29, 2012 06:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Photographer Parag Savla claims nothing is tough while shooting
Ad photographer Parag Savla calls himself a people, fashion and beauty photographer. He loves interacting with people while shooting.
Updated on Feb 27, 2012 03:39 PM IST
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Hussain Kuwajerwala returns to TV
To host Indian Idol 6, plans to juggle Broadway musical Zangoora’s schedule with reality show
Updated on Feb 27, 2012 02:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Ekta Kapoor set to remake DDLJ for television
After recent hits like Bade Acche Lagte Hain and Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada, Ekta Kapoor will now remake Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), one of the biggest Bollywood hits directed by Aditya Chopra, into a TV show for Zee.
Updated on Feb 28, 2012 06:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Gaurav leaving Uttaran?
The buzz is that TV actor Gaurav Chopra is leaving his show Uttaran.
Updated on Feb 26, 2012 03:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Eijaz Khan back on tube
Sony’s new offering Shubh Vivaah, that premieres on February 27, marks the return of the TV actor Eijaz Khan, who became popular with shows like Kkavyanjali, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa and Bhaskar Bharti.
Updated on Feb 25, 2012 01:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Neil had a wild time shooting Shorcut Romeo
When Neil Nitin Mukesh was on his way to Kenya to shoot for Shortcut Romeo, he had never imagined what adventures lay in store for him. “It was insane, yet fun and thrilling,” he says, summing up his trip.
Updated on Feb 24, 2012 06:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Vivan Bhatena sells meat, fish
It was some time ago that actor-foodie Vivan Bhatena realised that he couldn’t rely on the hygiene and freshness of the meat, fish and poultry provided by his local vendor. And the artiste saw only one way out — by starting an independent venture and selling good quality products at local prices.
Updated on Feb 22, 2012 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Introducing John’s new hero: Ayushman Khurana
Former MTV VJ will debut with JA Productions’ Vicky Donor
Updated on Feb 18, 2012 05:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai invites viewers to name baby
TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai invites suggestions to name new character,
Updated on Feb 18, 2012 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Vidya Balan admits paying bribe for new house
It is rare to hear a star accept their mistakes. So when Vidya Balan admitted to paying a bribe for her new house at a public awards event recently, it was a surprise for everyone. The actor even took a pledge of ‘bribe bandh’ on stage, reports Kavita Awaasthi.
Updated on Feb 19, 2012 03:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
KJo holds three success parties for EMAET
Dharma Productions doesn’t throw success parties. Even the Agneepath event at a city nightclub, which became famous after the Shah Rukh Khan-Shirish Kunder spat, was organised by actor Sanjay Dutt.
Updated on Feb 18, 2012 05:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Leaked video infuriates Mahesh Bhatt
Producer denies leak being a promotional stunt, says clips don’t represent the essence of Blood Money. A love-making scene between actors, Kunal Khemu and VJ-turned-actor Mia Uyeda, has taken the internet by storm.
Updated on Feb 17, 2012 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, New Delhi
Dia Mirza to play Bengali girl
Ex-beauty queen Dia Mirza, who has played young and girly characters in films so far, is excited about her role in her first Bengali film, Paanch Adhyay. She says, “This is the first time I have played a woman in a film.”
Updated on Feb 16, 2012 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Mansi Parekh set for a cameo
After winning the title on Zee TV’s singing reality show Star Yaa Rockstar (SYR), Mansi Parekh will now appear in a cameo in Sony’s Kuch To Log Kahenge, where she plays a woman ostracised by her family for marrying an older guy.
Updated on Feb 15, 2012 03:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Mahesh Bhatt furious Blood Money's leaked sex scenes
Grabs from a leaked video of Mahesh Bhatt’s upcoming film, Blood Money, are creating a lot of buzz online. A hot love-making scene between the two actors — Kunal Khemu and veejay-turned-actress Mia Uyeda — is now making rounds on the internet.
Updated on Feb 14, 2012 05:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Prateik Babbar plays love guru
Prateik turns doctor of love this Valentine’s Day. The actor will hand out roses to lovelorn boys, while guiding them on how to woo girls. He will also counsel them on the do’s and don’ts of love.
Updated on Feb 14, 2012 04:25 PM IST
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Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 switches to Colors
Celebrity dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’s fifth edition, will no longer be aired on Sony Entertainment. HT Café reported early last month that the channel wasn’t planning to bring the show back. News is that the channel’s close rival, Colors, has bagged the rights for the show and will bring on air its fifth edition soon.
Updated on Feb 15, 2012 09:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Mrunal Jain starves to get perfect body
TV actor went without food and water for twelve hours during the hectic shoot to maintain his six-pack abs for an intense boxing scene.
Updated on Feb 13, 2012 02:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Veer Shivaji takes a leap
Popular primetime historical drama Veer Shivaji will soon see a leap with actor Dr Amol Kolhe playing the role of the grown-up Shivaji. Kolhe had earlier played the same role in Star Pravah’s Chatrapati Veer Shivaji.
Updated on Feb 12, 2012 04:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
TV actor apes Madhuri Dixit?
Actor Sumona Chakravarti, who plays Natasha Kapoor in Sony’s Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, has taken her admiration for dancing diva Madhuri Dixit a bit too far. The young newbie approached Dr Suhas Lele, the man behind Madhuri’s pearl smile and got her canines fixed.
Updated on Feb 11, 2012 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Imran Khan’s lucky mascot?
Wife Avantika makes her third appearance in actor-husband’s films, will be seen in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
Updated on Feb 09, 2012 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Gaurav Kapur to explore India’s crazy side
What do you expect from a travel show —new places, a fun host, and lots and lots of entertainment? FOX Traveller's new series Freaky Traveller is all set to showcase the uniqueness of India and explore lesser-known places, that too with a wacky and funny twist.
Updated on Feb 09, 2012 02:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Mouli Ganguly returns to TV
Mouli Ganguly will return to TV after a hiatus of over two years with her mentor Ekta Kapoor’s show, Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, on Sony tonight. She will play a rich businesswoman, Anushka, who ends up having an extramarital affair with the protagonist Pradeep (Pawan Shankar).
Updated on Feb 09, 2012 01:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Sabyasachi Mukherjee dresses brides on TV
Sabyasachi Mukherjee has made a mark as a designer, and now, Sabyasachi Mukherjee is all set to create ripples on the tube as a TV host. The designer will anchor the second season of NDTV Good Times’ Band Baajaa Bride (BBB), which will witness 13 lucky brides getting a makeover by him.
Updated on Feb 08, 2012 12:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Sanjay should get his facts right: Asin
After director Sanjay Gupta claimed he hadn’t approached Asin for his next venture Shootout At Wadala, Asin hits back defending herself, saying...
Updated on Feb 08, 2012 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Shakti Mohan quits dance TV show
Shakti Mohan, the winner of Dance India Dance (DID) 2010, and lead actor in Channel [V]’s popular dance-based soap Dil Dosti Dance, has quit her debut show.
Updated on Feb 08, 2012 06:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
I’m done with TV: Gurmeet Choudhary
Actor Gurmeet Choudhary says his latest show will be his last on tube, set to make film debut. The actor is set to make his big screen debut with a Punjabi film, though is currently waiting for the official announcement.
Updated on Feb 04, 2012 02:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
Dhanush pays tribute to Sachin Tendulkar
After Kolaveri di, south star to release new music video, an ode to Sachin Tendulkar. Titled Master Blaster... you are our boost, the song was penned by Kolaveri’s composer Anirudh Ravichander.
Updated on Feb 04, 2012 03:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Kavita Awaasthi, Mumbai
