MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

'Veer Savarkar is an anti-propaganda film'

'Veer Savarkar is an anti-propaganda film'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2024

"I owe it to Veer Savarkar, to his spirit, to his legacy and to his untold story so that I tell it well and it reaches people, and people absorb it and feel what he went through and all the sacrifices that he made, which have been brushed under the carpet."

'Life is all about ups and downs'

'Life is all about ups and downs'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2024

'When one is low, all you can do is buckle up and get up and prepare for the next challenge.'

The Zone of Interest Review: Potent Yet Distant

The Zone of Interest Review: Potent Yet Distant

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2024

The Zone Of Interest is technically flawless but lacks emotional pull, observes Mayur Sanap.

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2024

For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Recipe: Mayur's Malaysian Nasi Lemak

Recipe: Mayur's Malaysian Nasi Lemak

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2024

Dive into Malaysia's vibrant food culture with this delicious coconut milk-infused rice dish served with a bunch of accompaniments.

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2024

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'

Crakk Review: AVOID!!!

Crakk Review: AVOID!!!

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2024

Crakk is absolute crap, declares Mayur Sanap.

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2024

'When I saw Poacher, I couldn't stop watching it! It's a binge and how!'

'I'm not a good kisser, I'm the best'

'I'm not a good kisser, I'm the best'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2024

Some pretty candid confessions from Emraan Hashmi at the trailer launch of his new Web series, Showtime.

Recipe: Mayur's Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Recipe: Mayur's Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2024

Have a bake date with your partner and rustle up a batch of these chocolatey brownies on V-Day.

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2024

The Himalaya Wellness Company, in collaboration with cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, unveiled its flagship initiative, Ek Nayi Muskaan.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Ukadpendi

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Ukadpendi

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2024

Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2024

'Coming out of a burning building with a machine gun in your hand, that is badass because you don't get to do that in real life.'

Pinky Aur Papa Review: A Touching Tale

Pinky Aur Papa Review: A Touching Tale

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2024

Even though the story has nothing much to say beyond its central conflict, the film is consistently poignant and, in one scene near the end, it leaves you dewy-eyed, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Men, women, everybody, we want love'

'Men, women, everybody, we want love'

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2024

'When something like this happens, it's just like all the weight and all the time that there was no work and the auditions were not cracking, you feel it's just worth it.'

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2024

'Why not make plays more popular, so that people from all corners of society come and watch?'

'I have no fear of failure because...'

'I have no fear of failure because...'

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2024

'...when you hit rock bottom, you can't go any lower than that. 'And I've been to rock bottom.' 'But that's what made me the actor I am today. I'm fearless.'