MAYUR SANAP

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Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Rahu Ketu crams in a clumsy social commentary on corruption and social evils, along with flashy dance numbers, trying to do everything and too much all at once, before ending up as khichadi, notes Mayur Sanap.

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Rediff.com   3 days ago

'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride. But today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.'

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

'Love Story Hoga,' Promises Emraan

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

'The only challenge was making a family-friendly show with Emraan.'

Shalini Dances With Pulkit, Varun...

Shalini Dances With Pulkit, Varun...

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2026

Rahu Ketu is set for the theatrical release on January 16.

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way.

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

The Housemaid makes up for a few hiccups with a series of sharply staged shocks, resulting in a fun and satisfying thriller, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur Sanap.

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Buying The Most Coveted Japani Joota

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

'When you finally hold that red bag with your personalised Onitsukas inside, it feels like ticking off a very satisfying item on your travel checklist,' discovers Mayur Sanap after visiting Onitsuka Tiger's famous Red Concept store in Tokyo.

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

Nothing about TMMTMTTM feels fresh. That includes the painfully uninspired romance between the leads, who lack both genuine chemistry as well as individual charm to make a romantic drama like this work, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2025

Mrunal Thakur teams up with Telugu star Adivi Sesh for the romantic action drama Dacoit.

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Review: Watchable

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Review: Watchable

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

Raat Akeli Hai 2 is watchable, but considering the strength of its predecessor, it could have been more engaging, with a greater sense of urgency and a sharper, cleverer story, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2025

'Finding it on screen because I am not getting it in real life.'

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2025

'If I were a housewife, it would have been Ok. But I was set in my job and then suddenly I quit.'

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2025

Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra -- passed away, Sunny Deol stoically returned to work, and put the spotlight on his upcoming film, Border 2 at its teaser launch in Mumbai.

'I Always Wanted To Be A Beauty Queen'

'I Always Wanted To Be A Beauty Queen'

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

'Coming from a small city, you often feel that your dreams are impossible but there is no word as impossible.' 'If you know that you can do it, just believe so.'

Vietnam: A Boat Ride To Remember!

Vietnam: A Boat Ride To Remember!

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

A boat ride through Vietnam's most glorious landscape.