HITESH HARISINGHANI, MAYUR SANAP

Stories by HITESH HARISINGHANI, MAYUR SANAP

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2023

The actor has many reasons to fall in love with the rains.

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2023

Kajol gets ready for her OTT Debut, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2023

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap.

An Unforgettable Ride On A Kolkata Tram

An Unforgettable Ride On A Kolkata Tram

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2023

Ever since my childhood I have been fascinated with Kolkata and its trams.

'I'm a workout addict'

'I'm a workout addict'

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2023

The actor's guide to a healthy skin and a long-lasting relationship.

A Mumbai Landmark Gets A Makeover

A Mumbai Landmark Gets A Makeover

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2023

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures glimpses from one of Mumbai's famous heritage buildings, the newly renovated David Sassoon Library and Reading Room.

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2023

By the time, Mumbaikar gets to where it wants to be via a twisty third act, we begin to see how much better the film could have been. But it's almost too little, too late, complains Mayur Sanap.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2023

'Shah Rukh Khan has to like you, and then it is easy to work with him.' 'Aamir knows more than me when it comes to tattoos!'

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2023

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse feels like a lovely celebration of Spider-Man as the superhero we all love, raves Mayur Sanap.

Ocean? Lake? Forest? Camping Is A Bag Of Fun!

Ocean? Lake? Forest? Camping Is A Bag Of Fun!

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2023

5 picturesque places to camp near Mumbai.

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

When The TikTok Ban Killed Dreams

Rediff.com   31 May 2023

In India, TikTok unleashed creativity in people like never before until it was unceremoniously banned in June 2020, leaving them heartbroken.

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

Rediff.com   26 May 2023

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Zunka

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Zunka

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

Get a taste of rustic Maharashtrian fare.

'Ours is called the land of Kama Sutra, but what happened?'

'Ours is called the land of Kama Sutra, but what happened?'

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

'I knew that I want to do a film about sexuality and sex, without playing safe.' 'I knew in India, that was going to be really difficult. I was taking up a big battle.'

'We should stop talking about just money'

'We should stop talking about just money'

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.' 'So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually trying to say something that's fragile find its way?'

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

How Shilpa Rao Enthralled Mumbai

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

It's not everyday one gets to watch Shilpa Rao live in concert in Mumbai.

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Does Shahid Get Paid 40 Crore?

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

'Kam bola aapne.'