Samreen Tungekar

Samreen Tungekar is a content producer with HT Brunch. She writes on fashion, lifestyle and all things that come with a hashtag.

Ranveer Brar admits to eating weird things like alligator meat, crickets and cockroaches. (Styling: Arnesh Ghosh; Kurta, Posto by Arnesh Ghosh; jacket, ETA by Westside; trousers, Zara; shoes, Ferragamo)(Photo: Rohit Gupta)

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Personal Agenda with Ranveer Brar: One myth I’d like to bust? That a chef’s spouse always gets good food!

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2019 07:59 PM IST

But the chef also reveals that the most romantic thing he has done for his wife was to cook her a 17-course meal

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If not a model then Lakshmi would have been a pilot in the Indian Air Force. (Location courtesy: Roseate House New Delhi; Styling and outfit: Shivan & Narresh; Make-up and hair: Sunil Gautam ; Art direction: Samreen Tungekar)(Photo: Rohit Chawla)

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Personal Agenda with Lakshmi Rana: “The funniest thing I’ve overheard during fashion week… ‘Do you get to keep the clothes?’”

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2019 01:10 PM IST

The supermodel talks about the relevance of fashion weeks but would prefer if there’s just one India Fashion Week

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To footballer Robin Singh, the feeling of representing India internationally is indescribable(Alan Vinod)

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Personal Agenda with Robin Singh: A myth about Indian footballers is that we aren’t physically fit enough

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2019 10:10 PM IST

The Hyderabad FC forward also reveals what made him choose football over cricket

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For designer Tarun Tahiliani, a perfect Sunday is more silent...with minimal interaction with anybody other than family(Priyanka Parashar)

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Personal Agenda with Tarun Tahiliani: “I want Irrfan to play me on screen...but he can’t borrow my clothes!”

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON SEP 21, 2019 11:29 PM IST

Plus, the ace fashion designer gives his take on fashion weeks, celebrity showstoppers, and also Diet Sabya

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Pulkit Samrat considers himself lucky to have found mentors in Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar(Waseem Gashroo)

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Personal Agenda with Pulkit Samrat: “If I woke up as a woman, I would date Brad Pitt!”

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2019 11:52 PM IST

The Fukrey actor also talks about old-school romance, Salma Hayek and that one thing he can’t resist

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Samantha’s love of fantasy books began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Hearing about J.K. Rowling made her want to be a published author

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“My aim has always been to be the first Samantha Shannon, not the next anyone else”: The author on feminism, female leads and more...

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2019 12:53 AM IST

Author Samantha Shannon’s books create a world in which women are never damsels in distress, and old and boring tropes are being pushed back

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Three of India’s biggest fashion editors pick out looks and answer the question: what makes September the showstopper in the timeline of high fashion? (Location courtesy: Roseate House New Delhi; Styling: Shamali Singh; Make-up and hair: Leeview Biswas; models: (from left) Tanisha, Yenifer (Anokhi Talents) and Rakshita (Blunt Creatives)(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Hari Nair)

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HT Brunch Cover Story: India’s biggest fashion editors write exclusive editorials to explain the ‘September issue’

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 12:44 PM IST

What makes September the most special month in the fashion calendar? To answer this question, we get three of India’s best-known editors to explain, elaborate and celebrate the September issue.

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Brunch Book Challenge: Five books that writers are reading this month

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2019 11:14 PM IST

From Toni Morrison’s compelling essays on race to rediscovering Thomas Harris’ book without Hannibal, authors share the one read they’ll devour this month

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Ananya may be one film old, but the social media debate on nepotism has not spared her at all (Styling by Rashi Morbia Kumar, hair and make-up by Stacy Gomes; location courtesy: Invincible Boudoir & Jardin, Mumbai; Styling assistant: Namrata Harisinghani; Outfit, Only; shoes, Melissa)(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Subi Samuel)

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Ananya Panday’s 60 rules of social media

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON AUG 04, 2019 10:20 AM IST

Millennials take their smartphones so, so seriously that we had to ask Bollywood’s newest It Girl, to list out the best practices!

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Personal Agenda with Sanjay Garg: “One myth that annoys me is the idea that everything handloom is beautiful”

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON AUG 03, 2019 11:12 PM IST

Plus, the ace designer gives his take on the relevance of fashion weeks

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Vicky Kaushal has grown up in the suburb of Lokhandwala in Mumbai (Styling: Amandeep Kaur; styling assistants: Ria Rawlani & Mahek Sanghvi; make-up: Anil Ashok Sable; hair: Suaib (Hakim’s Aalim); joggers, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva; striped knit, Selected; sneakers, Onitsuka Tiger)(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Prabhat Shetty)

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Vicky Kaushal is transitioning from the boy next door to Bollywood superstar, but remains as grounded as ever

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON JUL 21, 2019 11:57 AM IST

By being refreshingly real and as down to earth as one can be, actor Vicky Kaushal is redefining the rules of being a superstar

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A list of shows to ease your stress at the end of a long day

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ReadersPick: 10 shows to unwind at the end of a day

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2019 09:04 PM IST

HT Brunch readers reveal their late-night stress busters

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These documentaries are a must-add to your watchlist

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CelebsPick: Five documentaries to add to your watchlist

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times Brunch

UPDATED ON JUN 29, 2019 08:42 PM IST

Filmmakers pick narratives they’d watch again, and why you should too!

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Monsoon Reading: Five authors recommend good vibe reads for the rains

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2019 10:54 PM IST

Feeling grey? Check out these books to chase away the monsoon blues

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Three single fathers open up about their parenting journey and fatherhood

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Coming home to daddy: Meet three single fathers who are challenging stereotypes and choosing the daddy life

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

PUBLISHED ON JUN 15, 2019 09:29 PM IST

Their unique situations have made them assume the roles of guide, guardian and givers of unconditional parental love, and thereby change the face of modern parenting

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Five shows to watch for glam and great clothes

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Small screen wonders: 5 shows with the best fashion quotient!

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON JUN 15, 2019 10:47 PM IST

Five fashionistas hand-pick shows with the best styling

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Five Instagram accounts to follow and celebrate Pride Month

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Pride month: Best LGBTQIA Instagram accounts to follow

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2019 11:04 PM IST

Here are five inspiring Indian accounts that promote love and acceptance

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Your five-point guide to writing a dating app bio

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAY 26, 2019 07:57 AM IST

‘Sapiosexual, music lover, aficionado’ are passé. Dating app experts give a lowdown on how you can make your dating app profile better!

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A list of independent films compiled by some of our favourite filmmakers !

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CelebsPick: 5 indie films to watch this summer!

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAY 11, 2019 07:03 PM IST

Filmmakers recommend their favourite underrated movies that you must not miss

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Five apps to try out if you’re an Insta addict

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5 apps for the social media jedi

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2019 12:56 AM IST

Love Instagramming your escapades? Here are five apps that’ll help up your Insta game in style!

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Taking its name from the Sandra Bullock film, bird boxing is when someone you’re dating treats you terribly. Here’s taking a look at such new dating lingo...

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5 dating terms to update your love vocab

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON APR 20, 2019 10:12 PM IST

Caspering has evolved, flirting is not the same…. Here are five more dating terms you should know!

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Here are eight ways you can don silk and look stylish; Styling by Avneet Chadha; Make-up and hair by Artistry by Anjali Jain; Location courtesy: Jamun; Art direction by Amit Malik(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Shivamm Paathak)

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Fashion focus: 21 reasons why silk is not just for saris

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON APR 07, 2019 04:06 PM IST

Ever thought silk can be worn to work? Here’s what you can do with the smoothest fabric ever!

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A list of five books you should pick up this summer

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Authors’ pick: Summer reading list 2019!

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON APR 06, 2019 09:48 PM IST

Here’s what some of our favourite writers are reading, and what you should too

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Five female literary characters that you should read to know more about

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Five male authors reveal their shero from the books

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAR 31, 2019 12:21 AM IST

Authors pick their favourite female literary character

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(Clockwise) Sonal Somani, Amena Azeez, Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar, Dimple Mehta, Neelakshi Singh and Shubham Yadav show how style is about confidence, not weight (Location courtesy: Butterfly High, Mumbai; Make-up and hair: Ashu Mois)(Photos shot exclusively for HT Brunch by Shivangi Kulkarni)

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The fashion edit: Six plus-sized fashion bloggers show how style is for all!

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2019 11:12 PM IST

Meet the stylish influencers who wear their ‘big’ tag with pride and are making body positivity an accepted reality, one post at a time

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Feminism and its interpretations described by five strong women this Women’s Day

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My feminism means... Five women on their definition of the F word

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2019 09:29 PM IST

Five distinct point of views of the much-used word by five strong women of strength

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Stefano Ricci believes customised clothing has a prestige that ‘trending’ fashion doesn’t hold

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“The Indian man knows about quality and clothing”: Italian luxury menswear icon Stefano Ricci makes a case for tailoring

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2019 10:39 PM IST

Chalking the line between customised and casual, father-son Stefano and Niccolo Ricci reveal unknown titbits about luxury menswear of today

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Five lookalikes that bring back memories of nostalgia

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The Anushka Sharma-Julia Michaels resemblance reminds us of these 5 lookalikes

By Samreen Tungekar | Hindustan Times

UPDATED ON FEB 17, 2019 12:01 AM IST

While Anushka Sharma and singer Julia Michaels are currently tweeting to each other about their resemblance, here’s a nostalgic look at when likeness between celebrities made the Internet lose its mind!

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