HITESH HARISINGHANI, MAYUR SANAP

Stories by HITESH HARISINGHANI, MAYUR SANAP

'Raveena's Quite A Brave Person'

'Raveena's Quite A Brave Person'

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2024

'In our Indian content, you always see the mother is presented a bit differently.' 'But in this show, the mother is the one who's most glamorous and she is the bombshell of the show.'

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2024

'You have to fight your own battles and I fought mine.'

Ram Mandir On Juhu Beach

Ram Mandir On Juhu Beach

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2024

Laxmi Goud, her son and daughter have created a Ram Mandir on Mumbai's Juhu beach.

'The love story is the most difficult genre'

'The love story is the most difficult genre'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2024

'I know people tell me aur picture karo, but it's so difficult to find scripts that actually offer the audience something new.'

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

Woof! Woof! Time To Play

Woof! Woof! Time To Play

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2024

Get ready to have your heart stolen, says Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

Fighter Trailer: Hrithik's Screechy Jingoism Jars

Fighter Trailer: Hrithik's Screechy Jingoism Jars

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

The depiction of screechy jingoism within India-Pakistan dynamic is still a wet dream for Bollywood film-makers, observes Mayur Sanap.

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

Guntu Kaaram doesn't deliver on its basic promise: Entertainment, sighs Mayur Sanap.

51 Weddings All At Once!

51 Weddings All At Once!

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2024

51 Muslim couples took their wedding vows at a mass marriage ceremony in Agripada, south central Mumbai, on Sunday. Thousands gathered to witness the event.

The 3 Things Raveena Tandon Swears By

The 3 Things Raveena Tandon Swears By

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Raveena Tandon is all set to sparkle in her new Web series Karmma Calling, where she plays the rich, glamorous and powerful Indrani Kothari, who has many secrets up her sleeve.

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2024

'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'

Recipe: Easy, Home-Style Misal Pav

Recipe: Easy, Home-Style Misal Pav

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

You won't be able to stop at one serving.

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2024

You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2023

'Any flight I take, the crew write personal notes to me, saying how good I was as Soudamini or Seema or Bulbul.'