The HT Brunch Podcast
A prelude to what you’ll be reading this Sunday in HT Brunch, this weekly podcast aims to give you a BTS of interviews with celebs as well as a peek into our columnists, Vir Sanghvi and Seema Goswami’s, minds. We’re bringing some of the best opinion leaders and writers to you, but via a new medium! We end on a musical high, with a performance by an indie musician exclusively for you. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
Sat, September 04, 2021
Golden Jubilee celebration!
The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the HT Brunch Podcast with a musicians special episode where we have seven indie musicians playing a mix of originals and covers. We have saxophone player and composer Abhay Sharma, musician and owner of the piano man jazz club Arjun Sagar Gupta, singer-songwriters Kamakshi Khanna, Nisa Shetty and Prabhtoj Singh, as well as musicians Aditya N and Anand Bhaskar coming together to talk about the turning point in their careers and playing a little something for you. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about top eateries in Mumbai and Seema Goswami addressing rewatching old TV series. We end with a special message and performance by our former HT Brunch Cover Stars musicians Bindu and Ambi Subramaniam, children of parents renowned musician L Subramaniam and senior playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy.
Sun, August 29, 2021
Playing footsie with fame
Join HT Brunch editor Jamal Shaikh as he chats with the footballer and HT Brunch Cover Star Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, as they talk about the HT Brunch shoot, sportspersons who find that success comes fame, dealing with pressures, facing the pitfalls and therapy. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi giving tips on stepping out to eat during Covid, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about playing the role of a non-parent when it comes to kids. We end with an original track by Purbayan Chatterjee, titles Sukoon – Catharsis.
Sun, August 22, 2021
Brunch Date with Kubbra and Danish Sait
Celebrate Rakshabandhan with our HT Brunch Cover Stars and actor and artist Kubbra and Danish Sait. Join host and HT Brunch Team member Karishma Kuenzang in a chat with the Sait siblings who talk about their relationship, work and their chill banter. Danish also makes his debut by singing for us, so don't miss that! We also have snippets from HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi on Chinese cuisine served in India, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami addresses the way we deal with precious items. We end with a song by Delhi-based band, Inalab.
Sat, August 14, 2021
Brunch date with Bebo
Join HT Brunch Editor Jamal Shaikh as he chats with the HT Brunch Independence Day Cover Star and actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, better known as Bebo, as she talks about motherhood and her second pregnancy. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi questioning why our coastal hotels aren't akin to those in the Maldives, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir ponders about memories and walking down memory lane. We end with an original by musician and composer Anand Bhaskar's indie avatar with his band, The Anand Bhaskar Collective.
Sun, August 08, 2021
The art of style
We begin with a chat with this week's cover star Kallol Datta and author of the story fashion editor Nonita Kara as they talk about the industry and style being art, in conversation with fashion writer and expert Bharat Gupta. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the molten chocolate cake while Seema Goswami addresses the 'how dare you' brigade that judges your social media posts. We end with an original track by sitarist Arjun Verma.
Sat, July 31, 2021
Handloom tales
Since August 2018, when floods destroyed 273 looms in the North Paravur belt of Kerala, mainly in the weaving town of Chendamangalam, life changed completely for the weavers there. That's when journalist, fashion veteran and industry mentor Ramesh Menon set up a crafts revival organisation called Save The Loom. Join fashion journalist and expert Bharat Gupta as he chats with Mr Menon about regional looms that are almost lost and their revival and setting up save the loom. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi giving some of the safest travel spots in India at the moment, while Rehana Munir gives a peek into her column about shifting houses. We end with award-winning folk musician Pragnya Wakhlu's original track, Falling.
Sun, July 25, 2021
Let's talk women's health
Four youngsters and HT Brunch Cover Stars Navya Naveli Nanda, Mallika Sahney, Ahilya Mehta and Pragya Saboo, got together during the lockdown to start Aara Health, an online platform that spreads awareness, has discussions and makes products related to women’s health – menstrual and beyond. Join host and team HT Brunch’s Karishma Kuenzang as she chats with the c-founders about their coming of age, their equation with their families and talking about women's health in India. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the history of biryani, while columnist Seema Goswami talks about Delhi’s delayed monsoon. We end with Kamakshi’s Khanna’s single, Duur, featuring OAFF music.
Sun, July 18, 2021
Brunch date with Jim Sarbh
Join host and team HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang for a candid chat with actor and this week's In Bed With star, Jim Sarbh, who talks about the film industry, dating apps, and how he adopted his cat, Mimi, during the lockdown. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about a trip to Goa in the monsoon, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir addresses weekend getaways in the pandemic. We end with a sitar cover of Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, inspired by the Kate Winslet HT Brunch Cover, by musician Rishab Sharma.
Sat, July 10, 2021
Course corrections
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Stars - chef Rahul Vasandani, who's known for his social media content on fitness and health, and Dr Siddhant Bhargava, a co-founder of Food Darzee, who's now known for his medical posts, on how the younger generation views career paths differently. Also thanks to social media with host and Team HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenznag. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about how chillies are used across kitchens in India, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami shares her experience of venturing out for the first time to meet people in the pandemic. We end with a cover of Dua Lipa's Levitating by Delhi-NCR singer-songwriter Piya Podder.
Sun, July 04, 2021
Chef Couple Goals
Chef couples and HT Brunch stars - chefs Hanisha Singh and Jamsheed Bhote of Plats in Delhi, and Chef Avinash and Tiz Lyngdoh Martins of Cavatina in Goa - talk about working together and reopening their restaurants with food and lifestyle writer Rupali Dean. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about sandwiches and Rehana Munir addressing stepping into a new decade as you celebrate your birthday in the pandemic. We end with HT Brunch Sunday Debator and musician-actor Nisa Shetty's new single Six In The Morning.
Sun, June 27, 2021
Brunch date with PV Sindhu
With the Olympics delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, HT Brunch Cover Star and badminton champion PV Sindhu says she has spent a lot of time at home. Join host and HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang as Sindhu talks about staying positive and getting back on the court. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi listing questioning if Mashobra is the new Maldives, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about stepping outside as things open up. We end with a track by producer Aman Sagar.
Sun, June 20, 2021
Happy Father’s Day & World Music Day
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Star and musician Ayaan Ali Bangash, and his twin sons Abeer and Zohaan, on being a father, mental health and his sons, in a chat with Shruti Nair of Team HT Brunch. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about bartenders, while Rehana Munir talks about househunting in the pandemic. We end with a rendition of his latest single You Belong To Me by Delhi musician Prabhtoj Singh.
Sat, June 19, 2021
Happy Father’s Day & World Music Day
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Star and musician Ayaan Ali Bangash, and his twin sons Abeer and Zohaan, on being a father, mental health, and his sons, in a chat with Shruti Nair of Team HT Brunch. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about bartenders, while Rehana Munir talks about househunting in the pandemic. We end with a rendition of his latest single You Belong To Me by Delhi musician Prabhtoj Singh.
Sat, June 12, 2021
Brunch date with Nachiket Barve
In this episode, host Karishma chats up with Nachiket Barve.
Sat, June 05, 2021
Brunch Date with Rakul Preet Singh
A chat with HT Brunch Cover star and actor Rakul Preet Singh about her passion for golf, how it keeps her centred, and Bollywood with host and HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the boys from The Bombay Canteen, while Rehana Munir gets nostalgic about the show Friends given their latest reunion. We end with an a cappella rendition of the 90s song Jiya Jale by Delhi-NCR vocalist Piya Podder.
Sat, May 29, 2021
The supermodel life with Lakshmi Rana
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Star and supermodel Lakshmi Rana about alternate careers models need to think about and her lockdown learnings with fashion writer and expert Bharat Gupta. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about the various types of chicken cuts and Seema Goswami giving a new reading list to help tide over the lockdown. We end with a cover of John Lenon’s Imagine by pianist Archit Anand, one of the debaters in this week’s HT Brunch Sunday Debate.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Brunch date with Ankur Tewari
A chat with HT Brunch In Bed With star and musician Ankur Tewari about the indie music scene, his music and his lockdown musings with host and Team HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about kindness in the food sector during the pandemic, while Rehana Munir muses about pre-pandemic things we are all dreaming of doing. We end with a rendition of his latest single Tootey by Ankur Tewari.
Sun, May 16, 2021
Positive musings with Shefali Shah
A chat with HT Brunch Cover star and Emmy-nominee actor Shefali Shah about embracing what makes her happy - painting - with HT Brunch's Shruti Nair. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about vegetarianism and veganism, while Seema Goswami talks about the grim situation Covid has left us in. We end with a performance by Shivali Bhammer, a multi-talented Indian musician settled in London.
Sun, May 09, 2021
Happy Mother's Day
A chat with tiger mom and our HT Brunch Cover Star this Mother's Day, Mandira Bedi, about her four and a half year old daughter being trolled on an Instagram post recently, and being a mom in general with Rupali Dean. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi addressing the fact that Indian food is healthier than Western, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about surviving the second summer of the pandemic. We end with an original by HT Brunch Star and Delhi/NCR musician Archit Anand, titled Along Came You
Sun, May 02, 2021
Jazz lessons with Arjun Sagar Gupta
A chat with HT Brunch Star, musician Arjuna Sagar Gupta, with HT Brunch's Karishma Kuenzang, on the occasion of International Jazz Day, as he talks about the birth of the genre, its evolution, and building a community via his venues The Piano Man Jazz Club, Delhi, and Gururgram. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about travels to the mountains, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about how she's coping with the second wave of Covid. We end with a cover of the jazz standard Love For Sale by Arjun on vocals and piano.
Sat, April 24, 2021
Sobering thoughts with Pooja Bhatt and Imaad Shah
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Stars, actors Pooja Bhatt and Imaad Shah about the perils of alcohol and the joys of sobriety from someone who's been four and a half years sober, and a millennial who's stopped himself from letting it being an issue. Join HT Brunch Team member and podcast host Karishma Kuenzang as the actors address alcohol, a socially acceptable drug in India, and alcoholism. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi listing places around the world he wants to dine at post-Covid, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about safaris. We end with HT Brunch Star and Delhi/NCR musician Tyesha Kolhli's debut single Midnight Lover.
Sat, April 17, 2021
Brunch date with Minissha Lamba
A chat with HT Brunch In Bed With Star, actor Minissha Lamba, on her lockdown learnings and her time in the industry, with HT Brunch team member and host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the grandma's recipes, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about the summer. We end with a cover of the 2014 song Bang Bang originally by Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan, by Delhi musician and singer Chezin.
Sat, April 10, 2021
Brunch date with L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Stars, couple and violinist L Subramaniam and singer Kavita Krishnamurti, on Kavita getting married into the family, settling down with LS’s three kids – Bindu, Narayana and Ambi, and how the family is changing the strict traditions of gharanas with their teachings one musical note at a time, with HT Brunch team member and host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the different kinds of bread, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about historical monuments. We end with a rendition of Mumbai musician Aditya N.’s debut single, titled Lost.
Sat, April 03, 2021
Nepotism in fashion?
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Stars, designers and uncle and nephew, Ravi Bajaj and Vikram Bajaj (respectively) on nepotism in fashion, and men in the industry, with fashion journalist Bharat Gupta. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about fried seafood, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami lists out what kept her going during the lockdown. We end with a cover by our recent HT Brunch Social Media Star of The Week, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, whose version of the Game of Thrones soundtrack on the sitar went viral. Happy Easter!
Sat, March 27, 2021
Happy Holi with DJ Snake
A chat with HT Brunch Star and French musician and producer DJ Snake on His Holi special gig in India two years ago, how much he misses India and fans, his lockdown learnings and latest release Selfish Love feat Selena Gomez, with host and HT Brunch Team member Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about domestic destinations you can travel to, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about hangover and other consequences of our indulgences. We end with a cover of Khali Khali, a song by HT Brunch star and fashion content creator Sejal Kumar.
Sat, March 20, 2021
Brunch date with Kanika Kapoor
A chat with HT Brunch In Bed With Star playback singer Kanika Kapoor on rising to fame with her song Baby Doll in 2014, being a single mom to three kids and the Covid controversy she found herself in, this week last year to be exact, with host and HT Brunch Team member Karishma Kuenzang . We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about the cheese boom in the country, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami gives her take on the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview with Oprah. We end with a cappella cover of Dua Lupa's Levitating, by Delhi-NCR-based musician Piya Podder.
Sun, March 14, 2021
Woman of the world: Priyanka Chopra
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Star and actor Priyanka Chopra on the challenges she's faced while building her career - from a beauty queen to conquering Bollywood, Hollywood and moving to the US - with host and HT Brunch Team member Karishma Kuenzang . We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about how the Maldives in the new Goa, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir muses about handwritings and handwritten notes. We end with a cover of For Anita, a song that HT Brunch star Harshit Misra aka HashBass has written as a tribute to his mother, featuring Warren Mendonsa, Nikhil Mawkin and Shubha Mudgal as well.
Fri, March 12, 2021
A class apart with Tillotama Shome and Adarsh Gourav
A chat with HT Brunch Cover Stars and actors Tillotama Shome and Adarsh Gourav, who’ve stirred quite the social issue with their recent Netflix releases (Is Love Enough? Sir and The White Tiger respectively) on being class conscious, spreading awareness through art and why they both don’t care about fame with host and HT Brunch Team member Karishma Kuenzang . We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking chef Atul Kochhar, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami tells us her plans for the last days of the Spring. We end with a cover of 90s song Do Dil Mil Rahein Hain from the movie Pardes (1997) by Delhi musician Ishaan Nigam.
Sat, February 27, 2021
24: Comics special: DC vs Marvel
A chat with two hardcore comic fans and out last week’s Sunday Debaters actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha, who talks about the pros and cons of the DC and Marvel universes, with podcast host and HT Brunch team member Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about dining out, while Humour columnist Rehana Munir talks about why we shouldn’t deny ourselves decadence. We end with Delhi-NCR musician and vocalist Pia Podder’s debut song, Tornado.
Sat, February 20, 2021
23: OTT: Love or infatuation? With Radhika Madan and Vikrant Massey
A chat with Valentine’s Day HT Brunch Cover Stars Radhika Madan and Vikrant Massey on OTT platforms vs theatres and censorship with HT Brunch Team member Shruti Nair. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about crispy dosas, while Spectator columnist Seema Goswami talks about getting over our fears in a post-Covid life. We end with an original song by a cover of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy by Delhi musician who’s currently busking and studying music in Australia, Mukul Jiwnani.
Sat, February 13, 2021
22: Valentine's Day Special: Up, close & personal with #national crush Rohit Saraf
An intimate chat with our pre-Valentine’s Day HT Brunch Cover Star and India’s current #nationalcrush actor Rohit Saraf, who spills it all – his thoughts on relationship, the ideal girl and how he’s recently single - with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about chefs who have suffered losses but bounced back innovatively in the pandemic, while Rehana Munir talks about the part love for food plays in relationships. We end with an original song by Khasi singer-songwriter Lily Adoryllene from Shillong.
Sat, February 06, 2021
21: Trials and trips of social media
A chat with authors and HT Brunch Cover Stars Rehana Munir, Richa S Mukherjee and Anmol Malik, about their social media debut and their escapades on the different platforms, with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about fermented food, and Seema Goswami talks about her post-Covid International travel plans. We end with Gurgaon-based pianist Archit Anand’s debut single Decipher.
Sat, January 30, 2021
20: Armaan Jain on the first family of food and films!
A chat with actor-entrepreneur and HT Brunch Cover Star Armaan Jain, the son of Raj Kapoor’s daughter and fourth child Reema and Manoj Jain, about the first family of films’ love for food, with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about take-away burgers, and Rehana Munir discusses rediscovering your love for a team. We end with a cover by Delhi-NCR singer and musician Tyesha Kohli.
Sat, January 23, 2021
19: Abhilasha Sinha and Kamakshi Khanna on body positivity and women in music
A chat with musicians, friends and HT Brunch Stars Abhilasha Sinha and Kamakshi Khanna, who talk about body positivity, being women in the world of music and icons they grew up listening to, in conversation with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about condiments, and Seema Goswami talking about regency romances. We end with a piano solo by Mumbai jazz pianist Anurag Naidu.
Sat, January 16, 2021
18: From Shillong, with love and music
A chat with last week’s HT Brunch Cover Star and the lead singer of Shillong Chamber Choir, William Richmond Basaiawmoit, who talks about what he’s learnt from his time in the choir, life lessons from the founder Uncle Neil Nongkynrih, and his definition of a relationship and fame in today’s day and age, in conversation with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnist Vir Sanghvi talking about sourdough bread, and Rehana Munir talking about her 2021 New Year resolution: hairstyle. We end with a version of The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights by Delhi singer and musician Chezin aka Chetan Dominic Awasthi.
Sat, January 09, 2021
17: Renee rising
A chat with last week’s Cover Star, Renee Sen, who makes her acting debut this Sunday on staying grounded and understanding the privilege of being Sushmita Sen’s daughter, and managing social media now that she has a verified public account, with Brunch team member and host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about Kolkata cuisine, and Seema Goswami making post-vaccine plans for 2021. We end with an instrumental cover of Prateek Kuhad’s Kahaan Ho Tum by musician and producer Mayur Jumani, of Vivemundan mash-up fame.
Sat, January 02, 2021
16: Have an inspiring 2021!
A chat with last week’s HT Brunch Cover Stars, para-athletes Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, who talk about their journey and friendship, with Lubna Salim from Team Brunch. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about online gourmet stores, while Rehana Munir discusses Mumbai winters. We end with an acoustic version of the new single Blush by Arunachal Pradesh-based musician Taba Chake.
Fri, December 25, 2020
15: Surprise Santa of 2020: Sonu Sood
A chat with our Christmas HT Brunch Cover Star, actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood, who arranged buses for migrant laborers to be transported to their hometowns when the Government announced the lockdown, with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about regional biryani and Seema Goswami talks about her NYE plans. We end with a Christmas Special, a completely a cappella cover of Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas by Delhi singer and musician Piya Podder. Merry Christmas!
Sat, December 19, 2020
14: Curves don’t lie
A chat with models Payal Soni, Apoorva Rampal, and Varshita Thatavarthi, who featured in HT Brunch a few weeks ago, who talk about being curvy models in the industry, with fashion commentator, consultant, and stylist Bharat Gupta. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about Indian wines, and Rehana Munir sharing details about her 2020 Goa trip. We end with a version of her new song, Now I See, by 17-year-old Gurgaon-based singer-songwriter Kiara Chettri.
Sat, December 12, 2020
13: Alia of all trades
A chat with this week’s HT Brunch Cover Star, actor and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt, who talks about following her passion while also focusing on acting, with HT Brunch editor Jamal Shaikh. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about the eggs, the one ingredient crucial to most Indian households, and Seema Goswami makes a wish-list of what all she wants to do after she finally gets the Covid-19 vaccine. We end with an a cappella version of Amit Triverdi's song Sham by quintet The Quarintet (The Q5).
Sat, December 05, 2020
12: Style files with Manish Malhotra
A chat with our Cover Star and fashion designer, Manish Malhotra, about completing 30 years in the industry, his Bollywood favourites and looking at making films, with Brunch editor Jamal Shaikh. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about his trip to Agra, and Rehana Munir talking about the annoying questions people ask. We end with a song by Delhi musician Hanita Bhambri.
Sat, November 28, 2020
11: Queen of collabs: Anne-Marie (India exclusive interview)
A chat with this week’s HT Brunch Cover Star, English singer-songwriter Anne-Marie, who shot to fame with her single with Clean Bandit and Sean Paul Rockabye , with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about meat pickles and Seema Goswami addresses the fact and fiction in season 4 of the series The Crown. We end with an acoustic version of Delhi musician Akshay Johar aka MojoJojo’s single Sone De.
Sat, November 21, 2020
10: Style files with Pernia
A chat with last week's In Bed With star and stylist Pernia Qureshi, about fast fashion with Brunch team's Shruti Nair. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about big brands doing food delivery, and Rehana Munir talking about how our friends circles may have changed due to the lockdown. We end with a version of the 2001 song Zara Zara by Jaipur musician Cherry.
Sat, November 14, 2020
9: Diwali with Suresh Raina and his 8-month-old Rio Raina!
A chat our Diwali Cover Star Suresh Raina, who’s home to celebrate Diwali with his family with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the history of seekh kebabs, while Seema Goswami talks about making the most of the festival of lights during Covid. We end with a version of AR Rahman’s Rehna Tu by musician Aditya N. in collaboration with pianist and music producer Jarvis Menezes.
Sat, November 07, 2020
8: Upcycle With Brunch
A chat with the Cover Stars of last week’s HT Brunch Cover Story - theatre artist Vidushi Mehra, dermatologist Dr Deepali Bhardwaj, entrepreneur Gautam Sinha, documentary filmmaker Yasmin Kidwai, marketing professional Krishnendu Choudhury, and digital content creator and lawyer Abhinav Mathur – on their #UpcycleWithBrunch shoot with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about his recent staycations and Rehana Munir addresses what solitude really means. We end with a version of Delhi musician Kamakshi Khanna’s first Hindi single Qareeb, which addresses the idea of learning to love yourself !
Sat, October 31, 2020
7: #HTBrunchTopModels: Meet the jury
A chat with the jury members of HT Brunch India’s Top Models 2020 in last week's edition - FDCI president Sunil Sethi, senior fashion choreographer Lubna Adam, veteran stylist, choreographer and fashion entrepreneur Prasad Bidapa, supermodel Nayanika Chatterjee and national editor, Brunch & new media initiatives Hindustan Times, Jamal Shaikh – hosted by fellow jury member and stylist and fashion writer Bharat Gupta. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the booming home-cooking industry during the lockdown, while Seema Goswami talks about how you can enjoy the Delhi winter despite Covid. We end with an acoustic version of Vipin Sharma's (the frontman of Delhi band Sharmaji and the Happy Factory) debut single, Aas.
Sat, October 24, 2020
6: Confessions of a Bright Young Star: Alaya F
A chat with last week’s HT Brunch Cover star, Alaya F, who penned down the cover story herself. The actor who made her debut with Jawaani Jaaneman earlier this year talks about being superstitious, the fleeting idea of fame today and the DMs that every girl gets, in a chat with host Karishma Kuenzang. We also have HT Brunch columnists Vir Sanghvi talking about mustard – an ingredient integral to Indian households, and Rehana Munir addressing making getaway plans during the festive season in the middle of a pandemic. We end with a cover of George Michael's song Freedom by Mumbai musician Aditi Ramesh, who has just released her new single Sambar Soul.
Sat, October 17, 2020
5: Step Up with Terence Lewis
Excerpts from a chat with HT Brunch’s In Bed With the star, celebrity choreographer Terence Lewis who spills the mean on his hotel management days and why he doesn’t like courtesy texts! We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the best way to procure fresh vegetables while Seema Goswami reveals her lockdown reading list. We end with an acoustic version of Bruno Major’s Nothing by Delhi-based musician Prabhtoj Singh.
Sat, October 10, 2020
4: Laughter with the Levers
A chat with last week's HT Brunch Cover stars Jamie and Jesse Lever about carrying their father, Johny Lever's, legacy forward and their fun photoshoot! We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about diets - and whether they work or not, while Rehana Munir addresses dream interpretation. We end with an acoustic version of the first Hindi song by Kochi-based band When Chai Met Toast.
Sat, October 03, 2020
3: Happy 10th birthday, Instagram!
Excerpts from HT Brunch’s roundtable discussion with India’s top 7 Instagram influencers. We begin with a fun session with Mumbai-based chef Saransh Goila and fashion creator Sakshi Sindwani. We also have Vir Sanghvi talking about the most non-Indian ordered dish during the lockdown – the burger – while Seema Goswami talks about talking baby steps out into the world. We end with an acoustic version of the first Hindi song by Delhi-based singer-songwriter Sanjeeta Bhattacharya.
Sat, September 26, 2020
2: Meet the newest parents-to-be
A chat with HT Brunch Cover stars footballer Robin Singh and designer Lianne Texeira, about the partnership in their pregnancy and their future plans. Vir Sanghvi talks about how restaurateurs are bringing the fine dining experience to your homes, while HT Brunch columnist Rehana Munir makes her debut as she makes us ponder upon the focus on perfection everyone seems to be working towards during lockdown. We end with a song by this week's HT Brunch Social Media Star of the Week, YouTube singer Saurav Kishan, who is celebrating the legacy of Md Rafi with his renditions.
Sat, September 19, 2020
1: Premiering the HT Brunch Podcast
A chat with Diipa Khosla, India’s first influencer to make it big, on being on the covers of seven magazine, besides HT Brunch, and how she’s embraced her skin tone. There’s also Vir Sanghvi talking about chaat, while Seema Goswami makes us wonder when we would be able to go to the beauty salon next. We end with a cover by Delhi saxophone player Abhay Sharma.
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