MAYUR SANAP, RAJESH KARKERA

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, RAJESH KARKERA

'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.

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2024

'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'

Do Patti Trailer: Kajol Caught In Kriti's Lies

Do Patti Trailer: Kajol Caught In Kriti's Lies

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2024

Do Patti is a film about interrogation and differing accounts, with an added layer of psychological drama. That's a fine recipe for an engrossing thriller, vouches Mayur Sanap.

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2024

Who knew Egg + Coffee would make such a stunning pairing!

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The iCNG version of the Tata Nexon is quick, safe, eco-friendly, and it is affordable too, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap.

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2024

While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements lie within, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2024

Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

Egg Recipe: Mayur's Anda Bharta

Egg Recipe: Mayur's Anda Bharta

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2024

Quick, flavourful, wholesome... This egg recipe is a lifesaver when you come home on an empty stomach!

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2024

If you're a fan of the Transformer films already, you will be delighted with a hearty dose of nostalgia here but... Mayur Sanap adds a caveat.