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.

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Golden Jubilee celebration!

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.

Playing footsie with fame

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.

Brunch date with Bebo

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.

The art of style

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.

Handloom tales

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.

Let's talk women's health

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.

Brunch date with Jim Sarbh

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.

Course corrections

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.

Chef Couple Goals

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.

Brunch date with PV Sindhu

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.

Happy Father’s Day & World Music Day

In this episode, host Karishma chats up with Nachiket Barve.

Brunch date with Nachiket Barve

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.

Brunch Date with Rakul Preet Singh

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.

The supermodel life with Lakshmi Rana

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.

Brunch date with Ankur Tewari

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.

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