Pooja Sharma predominantly covers entertainment and Bollywood for HT Cafe. Her interests also include writing on music and sports.
Articles by Pooja Sharma
Kriti Sanon: ‘I don’t like preachy movies, I’d rather watch a documentary’
Kriti Sanon, who stars opposite Akshay Kumar in Housefull 4 says she enjoys brainless, mad crack comedy as long as it’s done well.
Updated on Jul 12, 2020 10:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Vicky Kaushal relies on his family and friends, says ‘it is a big relief that you know you have a place to vent out’
Vicky Kaushal, who won the National Award for Uri: The Surgical Strike wants people to expect more from him with every cinematic outing.
Updated on Oct 12, 2019 01:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Vidya Balan on Kahaani 3: ‘Sujoy Ghosh keeps threatening me that he will write it. I am also waiting’
Vidya Balan delivered a hit with Mission Mangal and will soon be seen in Shakuntala Devi biopic. Here she talks about her other films and projects.
Updated on Oct 10, 2019 12:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Twinkle Khanna won’t direct Akshay Kumar: ‘I often direct my husband in real life; it seems like a mammoth task’
Twinkle Khanna who currently, has her plate full, feels directing her husband in real life is a mammoth task in itself.
Updated on Sep 26, 2019 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Vicky Kaushal is scared of horror films, says ‘I will watch Bhoot because I know what’s going to happen’
Vicky Kaushal revealed he is scared of horror movies and Bhoot might be his first horror film that he will watch.
Updated on Sep 22, 2019 09:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Jacqueline Fernandez: ‘Lack of censorship only promotes creativity, but people also take advantage of freedom’
Jacqueline Fernandez says liberty encourages creativity, but calls for screening for certain age groups.
Published on Aug 31, 2019 02:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Parineeti Chopra on her choice of scripts: ‘Every film is a gamble and a risk. There is no safe film’
Parineeti Chopra says she is shouldering complete responsibility of her upcoming projects.
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 09:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Shahid Kapoor on wife Mira Rajput’s interest in acting: ‘She is pretty comfortable in front of the camera’
Actor Shahid Kapoor says it is not easy to work with family because one feels doubly responsible. Adds his journey is very different from that of his brother.
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 12:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Hrithik Roshan beats Chris Evans, Robert Pattinson to become Most Handsome Man in the World, actor jokes ‘Well, it’s broccoli’
After the critical and box offfice success of Super 30, Hrithik Roshan has yet another reason to smile - he has been named as the most handsome man in the world by a US agency.
Updated on Jun 23, 2020 07:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Sonu Sood to be the ‘Grand Marshall’ for the Independence Day parade in New Jersey
Sonu Sood says he is looking forward to be the Grand Marshall for New Jersey Parade, adding, ‘People come from New York, New Jersey..they honour you for what you have done. A lot of my friends are flying from different parts of the US to be there.’
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 04:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Aamir Khan to lose 20 kgs for Lal Singh Chaddha, limiting himself to sabzi roti
Aamir Khan will now be seen in Lal Singh Chaddha, the official remake of the 1994 hit Forrest Gump which was essayed originally by Tom Hanks.
Updated on Aug 06, 2019 09:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
‘Entire budget of female-driven film is equivalent to hero’s salary,’ says Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu talks about her upcoming film Mission Mangal and being part of many female-driven films.
Updated on Jul 29, 2019 07:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Juhi Chawla yearns for meatier roles, says ‘I feel awkward picking up the phone and saying I want to work’
Actor Juhi Chawla is yearning to play meatier parts and is awaiting substantial film offers.
Updated on Jul 25, 2019 11:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Jacqueline Fernandez confirms she will never say no to commercial films, says ‘It has got me where I am’
As Jacqueline Fernandez forays into digital space, she is glad she stood by her career choice.
Updated on Jul 14, 2019 01:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Katrina Kaif says she wants to do offbeat or fun films like Gone Girl, Chaalbaaz
Katrina Kaif says she is dying to do an off-beat film, adding that she is never the first choice for such roles as she is associated with large-scale films like her recent release Bharat.
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 01:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Shahid Kapoor says Kabir Singh took a ‘mental, physical’ toll on him: I went from a happy family man to a crazy doctor
Shahid Kapoor says he is not angry and angsty like Kabir Singh. The actor calls himself a happy family man who goes to his children Zayn and Misha in times of adversity to get energised.
Updated on Jun 19, 2019 10:38 AM IST
Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
Katrina Kaif on working again with Salman Khan in Bharat: ‘Audiences respect the films we have done’
Actor Katrina Kaif says that film lovers have very high expectations everytime she teams with Salman Khan.
Updated on May 26, 2019 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Bipasha Basu turns 40 in style, celebrates birthday with family and friends. See pics, videos
Bipasha Basu shared pictures and videos from her birthday celebrations with friends and family.
Updated on Jan 07, 2019 08:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Taapsee Pannu on squash and the other things she does for her mental health
“Acting is my job. So once I finish my work, I come back home to a life beyond films. I don’t have my films’ hangover at home. I get rejuvenated when I come back to something different. That helps me,” says Taapsee.
Updated on Nov 21, 2018 12:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Pooja Sharma
Malaika Arora was asked if she’s marrying Arjun Kapoor, here’s her answer
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have made a few public appearances together, which has led to speculation that they may be planning to tie the knot.
Updated on Nov 13, 2018 01:55 PM IST
Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
Aayush Sharma is a soft-hearted man, we want to show him as he is, says Salman Khan about Loveyatri
Salman Khan feels Loveyatri is the perfect launch pad for brother-in-law Aayush Sharma.
Updated on Oct 02, 2018 09:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Mouni Roy’s birthday celebrations in Greece are a dream come true. See pics
Actor Mouni Roy is celebrating her birthday in Greece with her closest friends. In an interview, the former TV star on her upcoming films and the year gone by.
Updated on Sep 28, 2018 10:47 AM IST
Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
Happy Birthday Jacqueline Fernandez: As Jacqueline turns 33, here’s her birthday interview
On her birthday, Jacqueline Fernandez reveals her birthday plans, how this year has brought her two massive hits in Race 3 and Judwaa 2 and plans to open her own production house.
Updated on Aug 11, 2018 09:47 AM IST
Pooja Sharma, New Delhi
Star of Lust Stories, Sacred Games, Radhika Apte slams moral policing
Radhika Apte is leading the brigade of young Indian actors experimenting with online streaming. After Lust Stories and Sacred Games, Radhika will return to Netflix with Ghoul, a horror series.
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 09:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Urmila Matondkar on changing scenario of films, female actors and more in Bollywood
While she says female actors have created a space for themselves, Urmila Matondkar also insists that Bollywood is in an experimental phase, which is a good thing.
Updated on Jun 19, 2018 12:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma
Rhea believed I won’t do Veere Di Wedding, says Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan talks about her film choices, changes in the film industry and more in a candid chat during while promoting Veere Di Wedding.
Updated on May 24, 2018 09:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Pooja Sharma, New Delhi
Work wise, 2018 looks amazing: Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha talks about her line-up of movies, collaborating with Karan Johar again, and more.
Published on Jan 20, 2018 06:07 PM IST
Mumbai | Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
My character in the web series is in a way twisted: Tahir Raj Bhasin
Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin of Mardaani and Force 2 fame talks about his latest web series, playing anti-hero characters and the Shah Rukh Khan connect.
Updated on Nov 28, 2017 05:48 PM IST
Mumbai | Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
Some people might get miffed after reading the memoir: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui talks about his much-awaited book, An Ordinary Life: A Memoir.
Published on Oct 26, 2017 04:50 PM IST
Mumbai | Pooja Sharma, Mumbai
I wanted to kick-start this new chapter: Madhuri Dixit-Nene on her singing debut
Actor Madhuri Dixit-Nene is all set to turn singer for her international debut single.
Updated on Sep 04, 2017 05:59 PM IST
Mumbai | Pooja Sharma, Mumbai