MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR, HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN

Stories by MAYUR SANAP, AFSAR DAYATAR, HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSHARAN

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

'World Is Out There To Stop Us From Saying What We Want To Say'

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2026

'The people who are outraging, they don't have any substantial argument. They are enraging over manufactured memes and manufactured figures.'

Dr Ambedkar's Legacy Through Stamps

Dr Ambedkar's Legacy Through Stamps

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2026

Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy has been honoured repeatedly through India's postal history, with stamps capturing his role as the architect of the Constitution and a champion of social justice.

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha keeps promising something exciting, emotional, thrilling, only to rob us off of that experience of masala entertainer it teases, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Toh, Ti Ani Fuji Review: Tale Of A Rancid Relationship

Toh, Ti Ani Fuji Review: Tale Of A Rancid Relationship

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

Even with its flaws, Toh, Ti Ani Fuji stays with you because of how real it feels, notes Mayur Sanap.

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Vijay Varma Reveals His Hamza Connection At Matka King Launch

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2026

'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'

Akshay Kumar's 'Ghar Vapsi' Moment With Bhooth Bangla

Akshay Kumar's 'Ghar Vapsi' Moment With Bhooth Bangla

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2026

'I have returned to work with Priyan Sir after 14 years. Aisa laga vanvaas khatam hone ke baad phir se mauka mila hain.'

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

WATCH: Mrunal, Sesh's 'Different Love Story' in Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2026

In Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Mrunal Thakur is Saraswati and Adivi Sesh is Hari, but their story is far from simple.

Hey Kay Navin? Review: Sweet Marriage Story, But Superficial

Hey Kay Navin? Review: Sweet Marriage Story, But Superficial

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2026

Hey Kai Navin? begins to falter, because the show leans too heavily into saccharine sentimentality, often choosing non-fussy conflicts over narrative depth, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2026

Ramayana, which is being mounted as a two-part cinematic event, will soar. The music, visuals, technical finesse and the promise of strong performances not just tease a film, it teases a grand experience, notes Mayur Sanap.

Raja Shivaji Teaser: Riteish Deshmukh's Ambitious Bet Falls Short

Raja Shivaji Teaser: Riteish Deshmukh's Ambitious Bet Falls Short

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2026

Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.

They Will Kill You Review: Fun While It Lasts

They Will Kill You Review: Fun While It Lasts

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2026

They Will Kill You is the kind of film that works perfectly fine for a casual watch, especially if you are fan of slasher genre, observes Mayur Sanap.

Project Hail Mary Review: A Ryan Gosling Show

Project Hail Mary Review: A Ryan Gosling Show

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2026

Like the best crowd-pleasers, Project Hail Mary makes you laugh, it makes you weep a little, it keeps you riveted and then leaves you with a big smile by the end, notes Mayur Sanap.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Dhurandhar The Revenge Is Angrier, Bloodier, Messier

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2026

Despite all the bumps along the way, the finale of Dhurandhar The Revenge lands perfectly, giving the protagonist and the story a sense of closure. In the current landscape of stretching the narrative for blockbuster appeal, Aditya Dhar wisely opts for a proper ending. And that deserves respect, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2026

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

Tracing Boong's Magical Journey

Tracing Boong's Magical Journey

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

'In Manipur, we have this thing called shaman where you get possessed. Making Boong possessed us.'

9 Reasons Why Dhurandhar 2 Looks Promising

9 Reasons Why Dhurandhar 2 Looks Promising

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

Bigger surprises and shockers await in Dhurandhar 2? Mayur Sanap trusts Aditya Dhar on this.

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2026

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Trailer: Ranveer Singh Brings Sound And Fury

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2026

The Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer teases high stakes and major thrills, observes Mayur Sanap.

Boong Review: Heartwarming And Heartbreaking

Boong Review: Heartwarming And Heartbreaking

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2026

Make the effort for Boong, Mayur Sanap insists. Watch it, and experience its quietly heart-aching beauty.