Soumya Srivastava is Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times. For 10 years, she has written about movies, celebrities and all things cool because what else is there to life anyway?
Articles by Soumya Srivastava
10 times FRIENDS' Chandler Bing left us ROFL
Matthew Perry, or FRIENDS' Chandler Bing as we like to call him, is a year older. Perry currently stars in The Odd Couple. But, for us, he will always be 'Chanadler Bong'. Ten times the man spoke for us.
Updated on Aug 19, 2015 03:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Gediyan to gaaliyan: 10 things we need to break free from
How does that dialogue go? Oh yes: "Koi country perfect nahi hota, use perfect banana padta hai". Letting go of these 10 things will help us a lot in that:
Updated on Aug 14, 2015 08:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
What to watch out for on TV this week
For those of you who follow Indian telly like a religion, this one is for you. We have put up a list of shows to watch out for this week so you don't miss out on anything.
Updated on Aug 03, 2015 07:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Happy 46th Jennifer Lopez! Thanks for giving us ageing goals
On her birthday, we reflect on how she has aged through the years. Check out the mystery beauty that is JLo:
Updated on Jul 24, 2015 11:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Consider yourself a Daniel Radcliffe fan? Prove it with this quiz
Daniel Radcliffe turns 26 today and to celebrate the boy-wizard, why not take this quiz? Less then 60% and you should give up all rights to call yourself a wizard.
Updated on Jul 23, 2015 12:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Is the secret out? Kit Harington spotted at GOT shoot location
Kit Harington was spotted in Belfast recently where the latest season of the series is being shot.
Updated on Jul 22, 2015 02:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Jhalak gets ‘reloaded’, only to crash even harder
To be fair to him, Shahid Kapoor is not the only thing wrong with this show. Here’s a list:
Updated on Mar 09, 2017 07:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Minions review: Yeah, they are cute alright, but not very funny
This prequel to Despicable Me, featuring Sandra Bullock's voice as Scarlet Overkill, may have these very cute masters of mischief but it still lacks doesn't give you a ribs-hurting laughter.
Updated on Jul 11, 2015 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Judges won't just give marks this season: Ganesh Hegde on Jhalak
We got talking to the man himself and asked more about the latest season of the show and what to expect from it.
Updated on Jul 09, 2015 05:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
India's Got Talent winner Manik Paul: I'll first buy a house
Arunachal Pradesh's Manik Paul was crowned winner of India’s Got Talent 6 on Saturday night, taking home a cool Rs 50 Lakh and a car. HT spoke to Paul soon after his victory about all the hard work he put in for all those gravity-defying aerial dance acts that separated him from the other contestants, his future plans and much more.
Updated on Jun 28, 2015 10:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Poll | Which is your favourite dialogue from Comedy Nights with Kapil?
Among the many things we have to thank Bittoo for are the crazy, rib-tickling one liners we first heard in the show which are now part of our every day lingo. Here are a few.
Updated on Jun 27, 2015 02:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Harry Potter cast then and now: Padma, Draco are all babes now
Here are the 10 actors who have changed a great deal since the movies came out. Check them out here!
Updated on Jun 28, 2015 08:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Fathers' Day: 10 kinds of dads in Bollywood and Hollywood
Good cinema paints the emotions of life on the silver screen and makes creates unforgettable characters. On Fathers' Day, we list ten father-figures that became iconic through the years. Tell us if you haven't quoted these dads at least once in your lives!
Updated on Jun 18, 2016 06:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sweta Kaushal and Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Game of Thrones rogues gallery: Vote for the worst character
Season 5 has given us a slew of horrible, sadistic and downright evil characters in Game of Thrones. It's time we sorted this out once and for all. Who is the worst?
Updated on Jun 18, 2015 06:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Lookalikes Day: 12 cases of most unbelievable celebrity dopplegangers ever
Keep scrolling and prepare to be amazed at how even God can run out of new designs for faces.
Updated on Apr 21, 2017 11:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Game of Thrones: Is it time we stopped taking death as gospel?
Major spoilers. Consider yourselves warned.
Updated on Jun 17, 2015 08:29 AM IST
Hindustantimes.com | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
AIPMT leak: The art and science of cheating, then and now
We look at how the cheating modus operandi has changed – from hiding chits in our socks and underwear to the hi-tech stuff movies are made of.
Updated on Jun 17, 2015 10:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Game of Thrones finale: Social media is going crazy, obviously
You are about to get bombarded with spoilers. Tread carefully and at your own risk.
Updated on Jun 15, 2015 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Neil Patrick Harris' 10 Barney-isms to get you through life
Happy birthday Neil Patrick Harris! Barney's best quotes here. Psst! We have gifs.
Updated on Jun 15, 2015 03:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Upen Patel, Karishma Tanna’s Dubsmash videos are giving us relationship goals
Karishma Tanna and Upen Patel have been more than generous at giving their fans a regular glimpse of their perfect personal life through these adorable videos. Check them out here:
Updated on Jun 11, 2015 04:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Did Priyanka Chopra just share leaked image of Quantico on Twitter?
Priyanka Chopra seems to have shared a video from a Twitter handle which has her posing for the camera, wrapped in nothing but a flag bearing the emblem of the FBI.
Updated on Jun 10, 2015 03:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Songs you can listen to while mourning Maggi's imminent death
We know how much break-up can hurt so here are some songs to help you with the pain. Try not to cry too much...
Updated on Jun 08, 2015 11:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
No spoilers, just theories: Where is Game of Thrones headed?
The writer has not read any of the books. So if the current season of this blockbuster pans out as predicted below, just blame it on her superior deductive powers.
Updated on Jun 04, 2015 09:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
On a time machine: Here’s what the Obamas did on their India visit
We, at HT, have landed upon HG Wells’ time machine. So, we had the most brilliant idea. We put it to the best use possible by taking our beautiful machine to see what US president Barack Obama will do on his 3-day trip to India this year.
Updated on Jan 21, 2015 05:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
American Sniper review: Despite a brilliant Bradley Cooper, it fails to hit the mark
When seen in its exclusive elements, it seems like a great movie yet the final picture is pretty underwhelming. It lacks the necessary impact that was deserving of a story of a war hero who was virtually a celebrity back home.
Updated on Jan 16, 2015 06:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
Ant-Man trailer: Marvel's big risk with an all-new superhero
Marvel's Ant-Man comics series may not have been as big a hit as their other works like Ironman or Spiderman, but the trailer of the new film shows promise with very positive comments on YouTube.
Updated on Jan 07, 2015 03:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
5 songs that failed so hard in 2014, they actually won
For every beautiful song that Bollywood produced in 2014, there was a string of lyrics that pushed our patience to put up with the raunchy. Here are 5 'gems' that force us to think of the unthinkable: Are we back to the days of ‘Atariya Pe Lotan Kabootar Re’?
Updated on Dec 24, 2014 10:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
The Hobbit 3 review: It is every bit the ending (beginning) LOTR deserved
This third installment maintains the light and often humorous spirit of the prequel franchise and still manages to remind us we are coming close to the actual LOTR with its lessons in the sins of greed and avarice.
Updated on Dec 13, 2014 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
5 lehenga colours to look different from other brides
Time you looked beyond the perennial favourites shopkeepers-turned-designers dished out to you and decided not to be one more of those regular brides. How do you do that? By experimenting with colours.
Updated on Dec 10, 2014 03:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava
Ungli review: This Emraan Hashmi starrer gives a big thumbs up to clichéd dialogues
Emraan Hashmi's Ungli is an apology of a 'coming-of-age celebration' of India's youngsters and it falls flat on its face. Nobody associated with the film ever had any idea where it was going. Terrible dialogues and bad acting skills make it completely forgettable.
Updated on Nov 28, 2014 07:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi