MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

'Mental and physical health is very important as far as new mothers are concerned. You cannot ignore it.'

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

"Advait Chandan is someone I am really close to. Sometimes, I feel that he's like my son. But sometimes, I feel that he wants to destroy me. You can call him my step son. He keeps creating problems. Luckily, a very few films of mine have failed, one of which is Advait's contribution.'

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

For a film with such a grand vision, Sangeet Manapmaan needed more flamboyance to make it a memorable affair, feels Mayur Sanap.

Fateh Review: Saved By Sleek Action

Fateh Review: Saved By Sleek Action

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2025

Dark, disturbing and full of gore, Fateh is gung-ho in its efforts to make this stylised action yarn as brutal as possible, observes Mayur Sanap.

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

'Abhishek is known to launch new 'stars' and not 'kids.' He has always been successful with that. He has a lot of patience for new people. I won't say to tolerate them, but to nurture them. All of them have done very well.' Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch.

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

'...just be neutral about everything.' 'I will just take life as it comes.'

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

'For many years, people were telling me to do a massy film.'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2025

'Konkona just walked up, and both of us froze. She was tearing up, and I was like this is unbelievable.' 'We had Tannishtha Chatterjee, Divya Dutta, Rasika Dugal, Dia Mirza... women I've idolised.'

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2024

Doctors has soap opera level of plot developments that veer off to melodrama and struggle to keep you engaged, observes Mayur Sanap.

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

'If Pushpa Is Celebrated, Sangeet Manapmaan Must Be Watched Too'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

'It pains me when Marathi film-makers come to me and say that Marathi cinema is not getting the right platform.'

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Everything is over the top -- the style, the violence, the action. So nothing else matters, not gravity, bullets, or the presence of stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2024

This is a film that should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap.