MAYUR SANAP And AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by MAYUR SANAP And AFSAR DAYATAR

'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.

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Rememembering the lack of funds when making Meera, Gulzarsaab said, "I asked her to work in the film without taking any money and she said this is a film which she would like to watch with her children and their children."

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.'

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.'

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra. Manoj Bajpayee in Joram. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop. Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003. Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.' 'The number of awards will not be enough for the kind of work that has happened this year.'

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com worked hard through the year to capture movie stars on camera, and here are some of 2023's most entertaining moments.

Salaar Review: Adrenaline-Filled Action Ride

Salaar Review: Adrenaline-Filled Action Ride

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2023

The play-off between Prabhas and Prithviraj is the high-octane fuel that lends Salaar momentum, observes Mayur Sanap.

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2023

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2023

Merry Christmas brims with Sriram Raghavan's signature style and ample cheeky look-what-I-did-there moments.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

A Soulful Night Of Safed Songs

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2023

Sandeep Singh's directorial debut Safed saw a beautiful musical night, featuring performances from Sonu Nigam and Rekha Bhardwaj among others.

What MasterChef Winner Mohammed Ashiq Will Do Next

What MasterChef Winner Mohammed Ashiq Will Do Next

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2023

'When I was rejected last year, I told myself I won't give up.'