Veenu Singh writes on art, culture and Bollywood for HT’s Sunday magazine, Brunch.
Articles by Veenu Singh
HT Brunch Cover Story: Pitch perfect proposal
How Deepak Chahar bowled his maiden over. And Jaya Bhardwaj on being a cricketer’s wife, and all that comes with it
Published on May 20, 2022 08:44 PM IST
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Art: The silent art of telling stories
The recently concluded India Art Fair was special in more ways than one
Published on May 06, 2022 10:28 PM IST
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Books: The right frame of mind
Photographer Raghu Rai is out with two books: one with French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain, and the other that contains unseen images of Satyajit Ray
Published on Apr 29, 2022 08:32 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Kick out the patriarchy!
For boxer Nikhat Zareen, 25, there’s no such thing as losing. There’s only learning how to win, over and over again.
Published on Apr 03, 2022 01:37 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: BFFs at first sight
An HT Brunch Exclusive: When cricketer Rishabh Pant and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra met for the first time, the camaraderie was instant—and powerful
Published on Jan 29, 2022 11:08 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Bringing back the honey
Music Special: In the three years since he returned to the music scene after an 18-month hiatus, Punjabi music star Honey Singh has altered his style in an attempt to hit the top of the charts again
Published on Dec 11, 2021 09:21 PM IST
In Bed With Hasleen Kaur: “One relationship essential? A healthy balance between space and communication”
The model and actor gets candid about having OCD, enjoying spending time alone and dreaming of walking for Gucci, Dior and Chanel one day
Published on Nov 06, 2021 11:40 PM IST
Books: “Badman is not just a screen name now. It’s a brand!” says Gulshan Grover
The OG Badman of Bollywood talks about his second book and how his screen name is fast turning into a mega business plan
Published on Oct 30, 2021 09:56 PM IST
In Bed With Maniesh Paul: “I dream of flying without wings”
The actor-anchor talks about reading the newspaper while drinking tea first thing in the morning, binging on paranthas on his cheat days and watching The Squid Game, in an intimate chat
Published on Oct 17, 2021 12:10 AM IST
HT Brunch cover story: Tough love with Sangeeta Phogat and Bajrang Punia
India’s newest wrestling couple, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, on 10 months of marriage, and the unwritten rule for two sportspeople in a relationship: the game comes first!
Published on Oct 02, 2021 10:30 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: To sir with love
Teachers’ Day Special: Five successful individuals pay tributes to mentors who guided them along the way
Published on Sep 04, 2021 09:42 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Playing footsie with fame
How do top athletes, single-mindedly focussed on their game, deal with the glamour of success? Goalkeeper of the Indian football team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, 29, on the fine balance between honing skills and courting stardom
Published on Aug 29, 2021 10:33 AM IST
HT Brunch Rakshabandhan Game Show: Which sibling will spring the best surprise this Rakhi?
The one who’re celebrating it long distance, the one who’s got something matching for both of them to wear or the one who’s taken up a cause with her sibling?
Published on Aug 22, 2021 08:33 AM IST
“At 22, I knew nothing beats hard work & discipline,” says Suneet Varma
The fashion designer talks about starting his career, being confused and in the closet and being inspired by Botticelli’s painting, The Birth of Venus, for his first collection
Published on Aug 01, 2021 08:50 AM IST
“What I wear to bed? Nothing!” says David Miller
The cricketer talks about being comfortable in his own space, admiring MS Dhoni and not being able to resist butter chicken in an intimate chat
Updated on Jul 25, 2021 08:27 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Our silver lining with an eye on gold
A pandemic may not be the best time for a big sporting event. Here’s how our Olympic star PV Sindhu is training herself mentally to aim for gold
Published on Jun 27, 2021 07:40 AM IST
“At 22, I wanted to become a hero like Amitabh Bachchan or Dharmendra!” says Adil Hussain
The actor talks about being popular in the stand-up comedy circle, earning about enough and growing up a Guwahati
Published on Jun 27, 2021 07:30 AM IST
“When I was 22, it was the ‘90s and tough for someone like me, who didn’t make Indian clothes!,” says Ashish Soni
The designer talks about starting his label at that age, not having any bank balance, being focused on fitness and hoping to get on the international arena
Published on Jun 06, 2021 07:53 AM IST
“I quit law to pursue acting,” says Annup Sonii
The actor gets nostalgic about his time at NSD, his theatre scholarship, hostel life and being focused on fitness
Published on Apr 25, 2021 07:54 AM IST
“First thing I do when I wake up is kiss my dogs!” says Minissha Lamba
The actor talks about Googling lyrics of Miley Cyrus songs, a dessert that describes her, and what she wears to bed, in an intimate chat
Updated on Apr 18, 2021 01:56 PM IST
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How to change the story of your life: Neelesh Misra
When this storyteller and lyricist went back to his roots, he discovered a whole new way to entertain India
Updated on Apr 18, 2021 07:45 AM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Pace yourself, Navdeep Saini is here!
How the son of a government driver from Karnal, followed his father’s passion, became Indian cricket’s latest pacing sensation, and is now setting new rules for a fit, fashionable life
Updated on Apr 11, 2021 08:12 AM IST
“At 22, I was questioning my sexuality, but was technically single,” says chef Ritu Dalmia
The award-winning chef gets nostalgic about her first attempt at making cheese soufflé, wanting to teach Delhi how to eat Italian food, and living on a bank balance of less than ₹10,000
Published on Mar 27, 2021 09:19 PM IST
HT Brunch Cover Story: Scars and stripes
Women’s Day Special: Should imperfections on our bodies make us insecure? Meet five strong women, who wear lessons of life like badges of honour
Published on Mar 06, 2021 07:09 PM IST
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“At 22, I was doing Broadway in NYC,” says actor Parvin Dabas
The actor gets candid about his tours and travels, love life and bank balance
Published on Jan 03, 2021 07:12 AM IST
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Over the top and out!
Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta holds forth on the freedom of OTT in times of pandemic, and picks the 10 best shows she has watched this year
Published on Dec 27, 2020 06:59 AM IST
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“At 22, I was confused, scared and worried,” says actor Gulshan Grover
The actor gets nostalgic about working towards being an actor, his Dilliwaali girlfriend and being broke at 22
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 07:37 AM IST
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We’re going to the movies!
The movie screenings at I-View World Film Festival in a mall offered a welcome break from small screen entertainment
Updated on Dec 20, 2020 11:25 AM IST
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“At 22, I had a gypsy’s soul and a warrior’s spirit,” says Ritu Beri
The fashion designer gets nostalgic about her hopes, dreams, career and family life
Updated on Dec 20, 2020 07:43 AM IST
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“I wanted to reach the top of my cooking game before I turned 30,” says chef Sanjeev Kapoor
The celebrity chef takes a walk down memory lane as he discusses his hopes, dreams and fashion sense when he was 22
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 07:59 AM IST
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