Mayur Sanap

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

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Operation Safed Sagar Launch: 'Heroes Don't Look Like Heroes'
Rediff.com10 hours ago

'They become heroes because of their actions.'

Bol Bol Rani Review: Whodunit With A Difference
Rediff.com4 days ago

Sai Tamhankar plays delicious contradictions of her character in an immensely watchable...

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan's Powerful Statement On War And Love
Rediff.com6 days ago

By taking one of the oldest stories and finding new meaning within it, Christopher...

The Real Star Of Made In India: A Titan Story
Rediff.com6 days ago

'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed...

The Odyssey: An Evening With Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon Tom Holland
Rediff.com7 days ago

The Odyssey has begun its journey, and Mumbai was fortunate to be to be among its...

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey
Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

Ikka Review: Overruled By Melodrama
Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

By the time Ikka reaches its overblown finale, complete with a redundant trick ending,...

Monsoon's Must Try Recipe: Mayur's Ema Datshi
Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

An easy, cheesy recipe you must try this monsoon.

Neena Kulkarni: 'Vijaya Bai Taught Us The Magic Moments Of Acting'
Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'She taught us that acting wasn't something people did because they couldn't do...

Bharati Achrekar: 'Today's Actors Won't Find A Guru Like Vijaya Mehta'
Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'She never held a stick in her hand, but she would encourage us to discover the...

Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi's Film Doesn't Do Enough
Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Baby Do Die Do struggles to find its footing as it moves from one contrived twist to...

Will Nagraj Manjule Recreate Sairat Magic With Khashaba?
Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Khashaba teaser leaves behind the feeling that Marathi cinema is gearing up for...

Sonali Kulkarni: 'I Don't Like To Prove Who I Am'
Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Did you know Sonali Kulkarni was recommended by Mani Ratnam at the very beginning of...

Sunny Deol: 'I Was Struggling When I Did Damini'
Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'I never imagined my character would become so big. After Damini, I didn't get a chance...

Supergirl Review: More So-So Than Super
Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

With no emotionally powerful moment or even a standout epic sequence, everything about...

'You Need Khoon, Paseena, Mitti Ki Khushboo'
Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

'All of that combined makes a Hindustani film.'

'The Biggest Highlight Of Welcome To The Jungle Is...'
Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'...is Farida Jalalji and Kiran Kumarji. You must see this film to know what they have...

Farah Khan: 'Riteish Is Not As Irritating As...'
Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Riteish's sense of humour is 100 times more than what he shows.'

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!
Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been...

Akshay Kumar Wants To Retire, But...
Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

'Don't worry about retirement. Keep working. If you want a long life, keep working.'