MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

The starry ensemble of a whopping 18 cast members of Housefull 5 made for an epic frame as they gathered to launch the trailer of the upcoming goofy comedy.

Akshay: Court Will Decide Paresh Rawal Dispute

Akshay: Court Will Decide Paresh Rawal Dispute

Rediff.com   27 May 2025

Akshay Kumar has broken his silence on the squabble around the keenly-awaited Hera Pheri 3.

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

Rediff.com   27 May 2025

'Tomorrow I will go back home, clean my bed, pay my rent, all the normal things that a person does.' 'I'll still be the same person for my friends, my parents.' 'That grounding is the real thing, rather than the feeling of having made it.'

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Kapkapiii Review: Meh!

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

What grabs your attention is the end credit which has a montage of BTS pictures of Sangeeth Sivan from the sets. He is smiling, chatting, laughing with his team

Kesari Veer Review: Epic Blunder

Kesari Veer Review: Epic Blunder

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

Sooraj Pancholi, nostrils flaring and eyes twitching, tries to sell his character's steely resolve, but, sighs Mayur Sanap, the boy just can't act.

Lost Your Job? 3 Things To Do Next

Lost Your Job? 3 Things To Do Next

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, tells you how to stay afloat emotionally and rebuild your life and career after you receive the pink slip.

Why Did Thug Life Make Trisha Nervous?

Why Did Thug Life Make Trisha Nervous?

Rediff.com   21 May 2025

After all, she was working with three legends -- Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and A R Rahman.

War 2 Teaser: Not Again!

War 2 Teaser: Not Again!

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

The two immensely watchable stars aside, War 2 looks like a banal amalgam of every action flick we have seen before.

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

'You Can Piss Everyone Off'

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Rediff.com   17 May 2025

The Final Reckoning, with all its startling ambition and scope, puts a dazzling display of stunt-work by Tom Cruise, applauds Mayur Sanap.

'There's A Kind Of Beauty In India'

'There's A Kind Of Beauty In India'

Rediff.com   16 May 2025

'In India no matter your lifestyle, you will end up doing the same things as everybody else.'

Ajay Devgn's Son Yug Makes His Debut

Ajay Devgn's Son Yug Makes His Debut

Rediff.com   15 May 2025

If the 1991 actioner Phool Aur Kaante opened doors for Ajay Devgn, his 14-year-old son Yug takes up the same genre to make his debut in Karate Kid: Legends.

Is Social Media Making You Sad, Unhappy?

Is Social Media Making You Sad, Unhappy?

Rediff.com   14 May 2025

Mental health coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your social media before it controls you.

'The Rejections Used To Shatter Me'

'The Rejections Used To Shatter Me'

Rediff.com   12 May 2025

'As you gain experience, you realise that none of this is personal.' 'The failures actually teach you bigger and better lessons.'

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

'Some people tell me you're playing hard to get. But I'm not. It's the other way around.'

Review: Black, White & Gray: Love Kills Keeps You Hooked

Review: Black, White & Gray: Love Kills Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com   2 May 2025

Black, White & Gray - Love Kills has a unique take on the standard murder mystery that may not be perfect but is very entertaining nonetheless, discovers Mayur Sanap.

Suriya Brings Retro Vibes To Mumbai

Suriya Brings Retro Vibes To Mumbai

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

A section of the Mumbai media got a glimpse of how the devoted fandoms of South Indian superstars operate when Tamil sensation Suriya visited the city on Tuesday afternoon to promote his upcoming pan-India film Retro.

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2025

'I was just seeing myself here (pointing at the poster) and was like 'damn, I made it!'' Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the teaser launch of Tanvi The Great.

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2025

Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact, feels Mayur Sanap.