MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR, HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR, HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

How India's Children Celebrate Republic Day

How India's Children Celebrate Republic Day

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2026

Happy Republic Day!

When Rani Mukerji's Parents' Hearts Were Broken

When Rani Mukerji's Parents' Hearts Were Broken

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2026

Mardaani 3 star Rani Mukerji celebrates 30 years in the film industry with a heartfelt conversation with Karan Johar.

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2026

Marty Supreme is anchored by a stunning lead performance from Timothee Chalamet, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Why Homebound Will Always Be Special For Vishal Jethwa

Why Homebound Will Always Be Special For Vishal Jethwa

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2026

Vishal Jethwa comes to Rediff office, and talks about his Homebound journey, Martin Scorsese, his friendship with Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, and his love for singing.

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

Rahu Ketu crams in a clumsy social commentary on corruption and social evils, along with flashy dance numbers, trying to do everything and too much all at once, before ending up as khichadi, notes Mayur Sanap.

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'

How India Sleeps

How India Sleeps

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

India Rests In The Most Unlikely Places...

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride. But today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.'

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Parisa's Unforgettable Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2026

Somewhere between the darshan queue and the fugadi dancing, between ancient stone pillars and the riverfront, my nine-year-daughter found her own understanding of pilgrimage, says Hemantkumar Shivsharan.

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

'The only challenge was making a family-friendly show with Emraan.'

Shalini Dances With Pulkit, Varun...

Shalini Dances With Pulkit, Varun...

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2026

Rahu Ketu is set for the theatrical release on January 16.

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way.

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

The Housemaid makes up for a few hiccups with a series of sharply staged shocks, resulting in a fun and satisfying thriller, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur Sanap.

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

'When you finally hold that red bag with your personalised Onitsukas inside, it feels like ticking off a very satisfying item on your travel checklist,' discovers Mayur Sanap after visiting Onitsuka Tiger's famous Red Concept store in Tokyo.