All stories by Mayur Sanap
The Zone of Interest Review: Potent Yet Distant
Rediff.com2 Mar 2024The Zone Of Interest is technically flawless but lacks emotional pull, observes Mayur Sanap.
Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist
Rediff.com1 Mar 2024For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds Mayur Sanap.
Recipe: Mayur's Malaysian Nasi Lemak
Rediff.com27 Feb 2024Dive into Malaysia's vibrant food culture with this delicious coconut milk-infused rice dish served with a bunch of accompaniments.
Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?
Rediff.com27 Feb 2024'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'
'We View Wildlife As A Threat'
Rediff.com16 Feb 2024'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'
Recipe: Mayur's Fudgy Homemade Brownies
Rediff.com14 Feb 2024Have a bake date with your partner and rustle up a batch of these chocolatey brownies on V-Day.
UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts
Rediff.com7 Feb 2024Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Ukadpendi
Rediff.com6 Feb 2024Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?
'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'
Rediff.com6 Feb 2024'Coming out of a burning building with a machine gun in your hand, that is badass because you don't get to do that in real life.'
Pinky Aur Papa Review: A Touching Tale
Rediff.com3 Feb 2024Even though the story has nothing much to say beyond its central conflict, the film is consistently poignant and, in one scene near the end, it leaves you dewy-eyed, observes Mayur Sanap.
'Men, women, everybody, we want love'
Rediff.com1 Feb 2024'When something like this happens, it's just like all the weight and all the time that there was no work and the auditions were not cracking, you feel it's just worth it.'
'I have no fear of failure because...'
Rediff.com31 Jan 2024'...when you hit rock bottom, you can't go any lower than that. 'And I've been to rock bottom.' 'But that's what made me the actor I am today. I'm fearless.'
Recipe: Mayur's Protein-Packed Energy Bars
Rediff.com30 Jan 2024It's naturally gluten free, filling and tastes lovely.
'My struggle was because I'm a woman'
Rediff.com30 Jan 2024'You are constantly trying to get things made. You keep meeting people, knocking on their door. And time goes by.'
'Raveena's Quite A Brave Person'
Rediff.com27 Jan 2024'In our Indian content, you always see the mother is presented a bit differently.' 'But in this show, the mother is the one who's most glamorous and she is the bombshell of the show.'
Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat
Rediff.com24 Jan 2024Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.
'Emotion is missing in today's times'
Rediff.com23 Jan 2024'You have to fight your own battles and I fought mine.'
11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples
Rediff.com19 Jan 2024Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.
'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''
Rediff.com17 Jan 2024'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'