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Get to know...Ali Merchant

Actor and DJ Ali Merchant (@AliMercchant) is secretly writing poetry, craving Lucknow’s galouti kabab, and wishing he could be 18 again

Actor and DJ Ali Merchant loves the song Yeh Dil Deewana from Pardes.

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Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:43 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know...Anuv Jain

Musician Anuv Jain (@AnuvJain) is craving his mom’s rajma chawal, listening to Spotify songs, and proud of his song Husn’s success

Musician Anuv Jain says that fame opens up a whole new world for an artist.

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Updated on Jun 28, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Karsh Kale

Karsh Kale (@KarshKale) is craving butter chicken, hoping for a free Palestine, and tired of red carpets

Musician Karsh Kale loves hearing stories of how his music impacts people.

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Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:34 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Sonam Kapoor

Actor and entrepreneur Sonam Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) is listening to Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa songs, wishing she could stop climate change, and craving pao bhaji.

Sonam Kapoor says she’s never been starstruck. (HT ARCHIVE/SATISH BATE)

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Published on May 17, 2024 05:19 AM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know...Ayushmann Khurrana

At the Bulgari B zero1 kada bracelet launch, listening to Monolink, Pomme, and AnnenMayKantereit. Never buying Instagram followers. Craving Gajar ka halwa.

One thing Ayushmann Khurrana says he would never buy Instagram followers.

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Updated on Apr 19, 2024 04:47 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know...Ananya Panday

The actor (@AnanyaPanday) loves checking herself out in mirrors, can text with her eyes closed,and was once locked in a store with Leonardo DiCaprio

Panday is always craving butter chicken, but lately has been craving satay from Lau Pat Sat in Singapore.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2024 04:04 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know...Arjun Rampal

Actor @Rampal72 on launching Seagram’s Longitude 77, shares what's on his playlist, his secret cravings, and more

What’s on Arjun Rampal’s playlist? Hallelujah, Hello Sunshine and the Scooby Doo theme song.

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Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:19 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know...Sayani Gupta

The actor on her favourite subjects, her secret vices, and more

Sayani Gupta says she’s always craving coffee.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:22 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Pratichee Mohapatra

The singer talks about her Candy Crush addiction, beating cancer over and over, memories of Viva and more

Who would Pratichee swipe right on? “Benedict Cumberbatch,” she says.

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Updated on Jan 12, 2024 03:29 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... AB de Villiers

The cricketer enjoys a Sunday barbecue at home, bought some cool sneakers recently and is craving sushi

AB de Villiers’ favourite Sunday memory is treating himself and his family to a good roast.

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Updated on Dec 22, 2023 06:39 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Shubman Gill

Cricketer Shubman Gill discusses his highs and lows, music preferences, favourite app, his love for painting and his star-struck moment meeting Sachin Tendulkar

For Shubman Gill, the best thing about fame is the accessibility it brings. (G-SHOCK India)

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Updated on Dec 01, 2023 03:59 PM IST

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Get to know... Yuvraj Singh

The sportsman loves cricket but also golf. He’s fought cancer and also trolls. He’s big on history and jalebi

Yuvraj Singh is craving kadhi chawal or rajma chawal.

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Updated on Nov 03, 2023 07:58 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Vidyut Jammwal

The actor and martial artist gets random calls at 4am, doesn’t shop online and just bought his own highlining wire

Vidyut Jammwal was bowled over when he met Hema Malini recently.

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Updated on Oct 13, 2023 03:58 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Natasha Bharadwaj

Natasha Bharadwaj, breakout star of Mumbai Diaries 26/11, reveals her highs and lows, favorite music, cravings, and more. She also shares advice and secrets.

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Updated on Sep 15, 2023 05:07 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Nargis Fakhri

Actor Nargis Fakhri's high point in life is waking up healthy every day. See what else she says about what she craves, and who left her starstruck

Nargis Fakri I starts her day with protein and no carbs as it reduces cravings.

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Updated on Jul 21, 2023 04:54 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Ankur Tewari

Ankur Tewari is mentoring artists for Ballantine's True Music. His high point was Gully Boy while his low points become high points when he writes about them

A secret skill Ankur Tewari has? He can make good butter chicken.

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:11 PM IST

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Get to know...Chaitanya Sharma

Rapper and actor @_slowcheeta talks about his favorite songs, app, food, and memories. He wishes he could fly and wants to travel back and meet his lost friend.

Chaitanya says the worst thing about fame is that you judge yourself based on what people think of you. Styling: Pooja Sethi; Make up: Hritika Tolani; Hair: Karim Shaikh; Outfit: Line Tribe. (Sheldon Santos)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:40 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Chintan Pandya

Chef Chintan talks about his love for cooking, his favorite dish to prepare, and his three food trends to watch out for

One dish chef Chintan Pandya believes every adult must know how to prepare is masala chai. (Dhamaka)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:51 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Shiv Kapur

Golf professional, winner of 2002 Asian Games gold medal, hopes more women take up golf, starts day with Metallica, craves butter chicken and dislikes tardiness

Shiv Kapur says he won’t leave his house without his daughter.

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:15 PM IST

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Get to know... Anusha Dandekar

The TV presenter, actor and entrepreneur on her favourite Sunday memories and what she's listening to

The last app Anusha Dandekar checks before going to bed in Instagram for reels. (Ranjan M Zingade)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:11 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Get to know... Gary Mehigan

The chef and one of the original judges of MasterChef Australia on what’s in his fridge, his last big splurge, and being terribly impatient

Chef Gary Mehigan claims that he’s quite impatient. “It’s quite the opposite of the calm man everybody sees on TV. I need to be busy all the time.”

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Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:58 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Fashion: “Celebrate your body on your wedding day”

HT Brunch Wedding Special 2023: The star of the HT Brunch Wedding Special 2023, Sanjana Sanghi, on everything a little girl’s fantasies are made of… and more!

Sanajana Sanghi says, “At my wedding, my first priority would be to choose a look that will celebrate my body & personality. I would definitely wear my grandmother’s bandhani saree for one function”; Styling by Avneet Chadha; Assisted by Tanya Agarwal; Art direction by Amit Malik;Make-up by Shaan; Lehanga by Abhinav Mishra; Shoes by Steve Madden; Earrings and neckpiece by Soni Sapphire (Shivamm Pathak)

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Published on Jan 13, 2023 09:17 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

Books: The book of dreams that never die

Chef Vikas Khanna’s successful documentary film on a 96-year-old woman finally going to school has now been released as an illustrated children’s story

Award-winning Michelin star chef, celebrated filmmaker and author Vikas Khanna

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Updated on Dec 02, 2022 09:25 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

HT Brunch Cover Story: Love, loss, light

Chef Vikas Khanna and his mother, Bindu, on learning to celebrate again, after the death of a loved one

Vikas says,“I love all festivals, whether it’s Bihu, Pongal, Holi, Diwali or even the Hornbill festival! Festivals reboot families and signify new beginnings. They are a brilliant way to bring people together”; On Vikas:Clothes by Don and Julio;Jeans by Levis; Shoes by Tresmode; On Bindu:Saree by Ritu Kumar; Jewellery by Khanna Jewellers (Raj K Raj)

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Published on Oct 21, 2022 11:54 PM IST

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Family is where the heart is

The Celebrations Issue: A festive showcase of how five sets of people follow the same traditions, differently!

(Clockwise from top row, left) Chef Vikas Khanna and his mother Bindu; Artists Mithu Sen and Samit Das; Fashion designer Ashish Soni with his sister, and head of business development, Smita; Restaurateurs and chefs Hanisha Singh & Jamsheed Bhote; Entrepreneur Ankit Malhotra, his sister, chef Akriti and her partner, lawyer Shruti Dutt; Fashion designer Samant Chauhan and his wife, producer Shweta Singh; Location courtesy: Andaz Delhi by Hyatt (Vikas & Bindu Khanna); & THE Park New Delhi; Art direction by Amit Malik; Make-up by Rekha Das; Hair by Rohit (Raj K Raj)

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Published on Oct 21, 2022 11:53 PM IST

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Nostalgia with Shanthi Priya: “I wish I’d focussed on my career instead of getting married at 23”

The actor talks about doing 30 films in four languages by the time she was 22, her mother taking care of her finances then and travelling for her dance performances

Shanthi Priya at 22 (left) and at 53 (right)

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Published on Oct 21, 2022 11:52 PM IST

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In Bed With Vikrant Massey: “True love is the fuel that keeps me going”

The actor talks about his love for chaat, footwear, travelling, and a relationship rule he always follows

Vikrant Massey poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column (Gulshan Sachdeva)

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Published on Aug 12, 2022 07:16 PM IST

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Sibling revelry

Author Meghna Pant and her brother, comedian Sorabh Pant, are shattering stereotypes and changing the rules of sibling relationships

There are no binaries at all when it comes to siblings Meghna and Sorabh. There’s just a very strong sense of camaraderie and love; Styled by Sahiba Dawar; Styling assistant Snehanshu Shome & Mansi Pandey; Make-up by Monali Shah; Hair by Sarita; On Meghna: Outfit from Warp ‘n Weft; Necklace by The Kona; On Sorabh: Kurta and jacket his own; Pants by H&M; Shoes by Zara (Prabhat Shetty)

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Published on Aug 12, 2022 07:15 PM IST

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Smells like team spirit

Five members of the Olympic-winning Indian national field hockey squad explain how a closely bonded team will always bring honour home

(Clockwise from left,top) PR Sreejesh, Hardik Singh , Harmanpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Manpreet Singh, this is the team that is currently preparing for the Commonwealth Games that will begin in Birmingham, UK, on July 28, not to mention the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023, and the Paris Olympics in 2024; Styled by Prasad Bidapa; Hair & make-up by Gargi Karmakar; Wardrobe by Albert Devraj; Coordinated by Naga; Pop art suits by Suneet Varma

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Published on Jul 22, 2022 07:21 PM IST

ByVeenu Singh

In Bed With Mika Singh: “If you have a good meal, you’ll be able to sleep well too”

The singer talks about being a good cook, watching reality TV shows and all of Rohit Shetty’s and Salman Khan’s films

Mika Singh poses exclusively for this HT Brunch column (Manoj Verma)

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Published on Jun 10, 2022 08:05 PM IST

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