MAYUR SANAP, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, RAJESH KARKERA

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

'Kareena Is Epitome Of Effortlessness'

'Kareena Is Epitome Of Effortlessness'

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2024

'Her love for the story -- be it understanding the story quickly or reading the script, then composing yourself in almost no time for the shot.' 'All of it is just so natural to her.'

Mithya: The Darker Chapter Review: What a Slog!

Mithya: The Darker Chapter Review: What a Slog!

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2024

Mithya The Darker Chapter has a constant been-there-seen-that feeling. Everything is dialled to 11, be it the emotional rundown of the characters or dramatic moments that form their dynamic, notes Mayur Sanap.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

How To Look Like A Pataka: Krystle's Tips for Diwali

How To Look Like A Pataka: Krystle's Tips for Diwali

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2024

Take cues from the actor who has a handy guidebook on how to look as dazzling as a firecracker this Diwali.

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Vijay 69 Trailer: Anupam Kher Lives His Dreams

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2024

'Out of some 540 films in my career, I can confidently say that this film is one of my best five.'

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2024

'The whole set was in awe. Those five days of shooting were an unforgettable experience.'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2024

Actor Krystle D'souza on her idea of eternal beauty, the importance of overall fitness and more...

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2024

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary compromises on its hard realism to go after an easily digestible, mass, entertainer that ultimately undoes everything that the film had set out to say, sighs Mayur Sanap.

'Bobby Deol Has Made Kanguva Larger'

'Bobby Deol Has Made Kanguva Larger'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

'After meeting him, I learned what brother from another mother actually meant,' Suriya said, looking fondly at Bobby.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

'There are some things I may not be comfortable about. Explicit things and all that.'

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

Watching The Rich Is So Uninteresting

Watching The Rich Is So Uninteresting

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2024

Bring me the mundane lives of the working class next. At least, it won't be as embarrassing as this, asserts Mayur Sanap.

What Does Karwa Chauth Mean To Modern India?

What Does Karwa Chauth Mean To Modern India?

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2024

What do modern Indian women think about Karwa Chauth? Rediff.com speaks to two young working women who express their views on celebrating the festival.

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.

The Wild Robot Review: Pleasant Watch

The Wild Robot Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

The Wild Robot is delightful children's fare and a meaningful watch for grown-ups, discovers Mayur Sanap.

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2024

'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to life.'

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2024

Varun and Samantha's electric chemistry remains the highlight amid all that action, making for a trustworthy team that will not disappoint, says Mayur Sanap.