Entertainment journalist with a soft spot for pop-culture chaos. Covering film events, reviewing films, and talking to the creative minds behind them. Also documenting food, lifestyle profiles, and destinations worth a trip. You can e-mail the author at mayurs@rediff.co.in
The Toxic trailer seems to be deliberately ambiguous. It throws period drama, gangster wars, family conflict, violence, romance, and something fantastical into the same pot. At times, it feels as if I am watching several films fighting for space inside one trailer.
'You should get carried away with the characters, become one with him. You don't see whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim. You see the human being.'
Ohh My Dog has something different to offer. As for dog lovers, this is definitely a film to catch, rave Rajesh Karkera and Mayur Sanap.
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'I was enjoying having a family. It was new to me. Having kids. I was focusing on my personal life.' 'However big my career milestones might be, my greatest milestone was to have children and a family.'
'An extremely, extremely sweet person.' 'He was the constant source of light and energy for everyone around him.'
'I have seen many a traitor. I can identify them very easily.'
...does not feel quite epic yet.
For such a likeable ensemble cast, it is almost tragic how Bhai Tera Star Hai never grows funnier, notes Mayur Sanap.
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'We don't make films to create controversy. I believe our stories are sincere and pure. When people watch them, they connect emotionally.'
'People usually send audition videos, but I didn't even send one because I never planned to participate.' 'I had gone there to prepare my students for the auditions.' 'Eventually, I ended up competing and became the winner.'
Debutant Aman Indra Kumar simply has no screen presence or charisma, sighs Mayur Sanap.
'They become heroes because of their actions.'
Sai Tamhankar plays delicious contradictions of her character in an immensely watchable central performance, applauds Mayur Sanap.
By taking one of the oldest stories and finding new meaning within it, Christopher Nolan has created the most timely film of his career, asserts Mayur Sanap.
'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'
The Odyssey has begun its journey, and Mumbai was fortunate to be to be among its earliest chapters, Mayur Sanap documents the film's premiere in the city.
At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.
By the time Ikka reaches its overblown finale, complete with a redundant trick ending, the verdict becomes clear: Melodrama wins, logic loses, observes Mayur Sanap.
