MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com   1 days ago

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Rediff.com   1 days ago

What starts off as a promise of an entertaining fantasy adventure turns into a parade of incredibly generic and full of clichs action slop, complains Mayur Sanap.

'When Love Becomes Obsession, It's Dangerous'

'When Love Becomes Obsession, It's Dangerous'

Rediff.com   3 days ago

'Men think that if she doesn't like me, I am entitled to make her like me. What men need to realise is that it's nothing but her choice.'

'I Am Happy For Nana Patekar Because...'

'I Am Happy For Nana Patekar Because...'

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2026

'...He would have hated to be ill or to be hospitalised.'

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2026

Instead of simply choosing the drink, you are encouraged to choose the coffee bean first. How much roast do you like? What kind of acidity suits your palate? Do you want something brighter, more delicate or richer?

'I Lost A Lot Of Things In Life Because Of Addiction'

'I Lost A Lot Of Things In Life Because Of Addiction'

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

'I've been a recovering addict. I've been in recovery for the past six years. For most of my life, I have suffered from addiction.'

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

It isn't a fancy food. It doesn't have the national recognition of litti or baati. Outside its little corner of Vidarbha, many people may not even know it exists.

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2026

Tom Cruise lets go of the suave, sexy image and embraces the gloriously unsexy with supreme confidence, making this truly impossible mission utterly possible, raves Mayur Sanap.

Pooja Meri Jaan Review: Well-Intentioned

Pooja Meri Jaan Review: Well-Intentioned

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2026

Pooja Meri Jaan sometimes gets heavy-handed, but makes the point clear that any conversation around consent must begin with taking a 'no' seriously. That's a message worth reiterating, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2026

Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2026

'My parents were crying because they were so excited that I was on screen, that it was an YRF film, and it was opposite Rani Mukerji.'

OTT Releases In Oct: Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Sardar 2

OTT Releases In Oct: Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Sardar 2

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2026

New seasons, long-delayed films and regional blockbusters make this week's exciting line-up on OTT.

Coming Up In Theatres This October: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2, Udta Teer

Coming Up In Theatres This October: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2, Udta Teer

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2026

From franchise finales and superstar sequels, Ajay Devgn and Rajinikanth are all set to lead the October charge.

Ramayana: When MrBeast Met Lord Ram!

Ramayana: When MrBeast Met Lord Ram!

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2026

The Ramayana event was a mixed bag. Here's why.

Udta Teer: Pakistani Comedy Version Of Dhurandhar?

Udta Teer: Pakistani Comedy Version Of Dhurandhar?

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

'Yeh ek spy comedy hai, patriotic comedy hai, genre bender hai.'

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

From Earning Rs 45 A Day To Directing Gondhal

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'

What Nani And SRK Have In Common!

What Nani And SRK Have In Common!

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2026

'There are some films which are fully focused on violence and have violence for the sake of violence. The Paradise is not like that. Our film is a solid drama.'

Heart Of The Beast Review: Come For Brad Pitt, Stay For The Dog

Heart Of The Beast Review: Come For Brad Pitt, Stay For The Dog

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2026

Heart Of The Beast may not tell a new story, but its old-fashioned storytelling makes these familiar elements work well enough for a heartfelt drama, notes Mayur Sanap.

WATCH: Ayushmann Sings For Sharvari

WATCH: Ayushmann Sings For Sharvari

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

'The groom is not a privilege, he is a responsibility. The bride is not a responsibility, she is a privilege. Yeh Prem Mol Liya revolves around this thought.'

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

The Daily Wager Who May Go To The Oscars

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

'The FFI jury said Gondhal is the best film in terms of overall quality -- the sound, background music and cinematography.' 'In every aspect, I don't think this film can be compared to other Indian films. This may sound like overconfidence, but we know what we have done.'