After NEWTON, MUKKABAAZ is one film to have done a box office turn-around. Producer Aanand L Rai, a common factor in both projects, says when the intention is right, success is the reward.

Anurag Kashyap directorial MUKKABAAZ is a small town boxer's love story, and as per trade experts, it is picking up business gradually.

Rai seems to have hit the right formula on how to make successes out of small-budgeted out-of-the-box films. His journey as a producer started with NIL BATTEY SANNATA in 2016, a straightforward film on female literacy which hit home. It was followed by HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI, a romantic comedy on a runaway bride who lands up in Pakistan.

Questioned about the success, he modestly shrugs off all credit.

"I guess somewhere the filmmaker's 'neeyat' — his intention — is bound to make an impression on the audience. I sincerely believe that if a filmmaker does his job well, he will be rewarded with success," Rai said.

"As a director when I tried something very different within the commercial framework in TANU WEDS MANU and RAANJHANAA', I was warned against taking a risk by signing R. Madhavan and Dhanush in the lead. Big names in the south, but more importantly, fabulous actors. To me, it didn't matter which language they worked in. It was their talent, not their cultural identity that carried them forward," he added.

If Rai's gambit as a director has worked, as a producer he took even bigger risks by agreeing to back projects with new/unsuccessful directors Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (NIL BATTEY SANNATA), Mudassar Aziz (HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI), R Prasanna (SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN) , and now Anurag Kashyap (MUKKABAAZ), who hasn't had a box office success in a long time.

"This is a new Anurag Kashyap that audiences see in MUKKABAAZ. I firmly believe in the power of cinema to move audiences. Anurag has made a moving film. And the actor Vineet Kumar has slogged like a crazy man for his character. Vineet was disheartened when the film opened low.

"I told him to hang on. I was confident about the film," said Rai, who is currently directing Shah Rukh Khan in ZERO.

The director is confident about bringing a new twist to the superstar's career.

"This will be a Shah Rukh Khan that audiences haven't seen as yet," he said.

[By Subhash K Jha]

After NEWTON, MUKKABAAZ is one film to have done a box office turn-around. Producer Aanand L Rai, a common factor in both projects, says when the intention is right, success is the reward.

Anurag Kashyap directorial MUKKABAAZ is a small town boxer's love story, and as per trade experts, it is picking up business gradually.

Rai seems to have hit the right formula on how to make successes out of small-budgeted out-of-the-box films. His journey as a producer started with NIL BATTEY SANNATA in 2016, a straightforward film on female literacy which hit home. It was followed by HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI, a romantic comedy on a runaway bride who lands up in Pakistan.

Questioned about the success, he modestly shrugs off all credit.

"I guess somewhere the filmmaker's 'neeyat' — his intention — is bound to make an impression on the audience. I sincerely believe that if a filmmaker does his job well, he will be rewarded with success," Rai said.

"As a director when I tried something very different within the commercial framework in TANU WEDS MANU and RAANJHANAA', I was warned against taking a risk by signing R. Madhavan and Dhanush in the lead. Big names in the south, but more importantly, fabulous actors. To me, it didn't matter which language they worked in. It was their talent, not their cultural identity that carried them forward," he added.

If Rai's gambit as a director has worked, as a producer he took even bigger risks by agreeing to back projects with new/unsuccessful directors Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (NIL BATTEY SANNATA), Mudassar Aziz (HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI), R Prasanna (SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN) , and now Anurag Kashyap (MUKKABAAZ), who hasn't had a box office success in a long time.

"This is a new Anurag Kashyap that audiences see in MUKKABAAZ. I firmly believe in the power of cinema to move audiences. Anurag has made a moving film. And the actor Vineet Kumar has slogged like a crazy man for his character. Vineet was disheartened when the film opened low.

"I told him to hang on. I was confident about the film," said Rai, who is currently directing Shah Rukh Khan in ZERO.

The director is confident about bringing a new twist to the superstar's career.

"This will be a Shah Rukh Khan that audiences haven't seen as yet," he said.

[By Subhash K Jha]

Actress Jane Fonda, 80, has revealed she got a cancerous growth removed from her lip.

Fonda explained the bandages on her lower lip while promoting the upcoming fourth season of her Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie' on Monday, reports people.com.

"I just want to explain the bandage. I just had a cancer taken from my lip," Fonda said.

"I thought it was going to heal in time before I came before you, but it's fine. I just want to explain it. I don't normally go around like this," she added.

Fonda also shared her recovery on Instagram Monday with a photo of her with her GRACE AND FRANKIE co-star Lily Tomlin.

"With Lily in NY. I've found a clever way to disguise my lip bandages from removal of cancer," Fonda captioned it.

She also discussed her cancer diagnosis with in a radio interview, where she said: "Hey listen, the world is falling apart, what's a lip."

Fonda added that her doctor 'dug into' her lip to remove the cancer. "Yeah, they did (biopsy). I'm going to be fine, thanks."

In 2010, Fonda removed a small tumor from her breast during a routine checkup.

Season 4 of 'Grace and Frankie' will debut on January 19.

Actress Jane Fonda, 80, has revealed she got a cancerous growth removed from her lip.

Fonda explained the bandages on her lower lip while promoting the upcoming fourth season of her Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie' on Monday, reports people.com.

"I just want to explain the bandage. I just had a cancer taken from my lip," Fonda said.

"I thought it was going to heal in time before I came before you, but it's fine. I just want to explain it. I don't normally go around like this," she added.

Fonda also shared her recovery on Instagram Monday with a photo of her with her GRACE AND FRANKIE co-star Lily Tomlin.

"With Lily in NY. I've found a clever way to disguise my lip bandages from removal of cancer," Fonda captioned it.

She also discussed her cancer diagnosis with in a radio interview, where she said: "Hey listen, the world is falling apart, what's a lip."

Fonda added that her doctor 'dug into' her lip to remove the cancer. "Yeah, they did (biopsy). I'm going to be fine, thanks."

In 2010, Fonda removed a small tumor from her breast during a routine checkup.

Season 4 of 'Grace and Frankie' will debut on January 19.

Things are about to heat up on the show ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’ with the entry of Kishwer Merchant. A lot of twists and turns, with a whole lot of drama is in store. For starters, Kisher Merchant, wife of Suyyash (Abhay Kunwar Singh) in real life, has joined the cast and will portray the role of Abhay’s elder sister, Arpita in the show.

Arpita (Kishwer)’s role will have different shades and will play a crucial role in Diya (Tejasswi Prakash) and Abhay’s wedding. Like a typical sister-in-law, that she is, Arpita will not be too fond of Diya and will go to any length to show her down. Her sole purpose will be to create confusion and hurdles for the couple. Diya is known to not give up that easily and will take things head-on, a whole lot of drama will unfold between the two. In the upcoming track, Diya and Abhay’s wedding preparations will be in full swing. As per the letter left by his father, Ratan will take it upon himself to plan the entire wedding.

On being asked about what made her take up this role, Kishwer said, “When the producers first approached me with this role, I was quite nervous but when I realized that the offer was for real, I eventually came around as I found this role be exciting and challenging. Initially, Suyyash was apprehensive but I managed to convince him, after all, it is just a character that I am portraying. But the best part is that both of us will get to work and spend time together. The role surely is different from whatever characters I have played in the past. For the first time, I will play my husband’s on-screen sister, which in a way will be a refreshing change, and I have been teasing him a lot by calling him a bro! With my entry in the show, the audience can be assured of several twists and turns on the anvil.”

Things are about to heat up on the show ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’ with the entry of Kishwer Merchant. A lot of twists and turns, with a whole lot of drama is in store. For starters, Kisher Merchant, wife of Suyyash (Abhay Kunwar Singh) in real life, has joined the cast and will portray the role of Abhay’s elder sister, Arpita in the show.

Arpita (Kishwer)’s role will have different shades and will play a crucial role in Diya (Tejasswi Prakash) and Abhay’s wedding. Like a typical sister-in-law, that she is, Arpita will not be too fond of Diya and will go to any length to show her down. Her sole purpose will be to create confusion and hurdles for the couple. Diya is known to not give up that easily and will take things head-on, a whole lot of drama will unfold between the two. In the upcoming track, Diya and Abhay’s wedding preparations will be in full swing. As per the letter left by his father, Ratan will take it upon himself to plan the entire wedding.

On being asked about what made her take up this role, Kishwer said, “When the producers first approached me with this role, I was quite nervous but when I realized that the offer was for real, I eventually came around as I found this role be exciting and challenging. Initially, Suyyash was apprehensive but I managed to convince him, after all, it is just a character that I am portraying. But the best part is that both of us will get to work and spend time together. The role surely is different from whatever characters I have played in the past. For the first time, I will play my husband’s on-screen sister, which in a way will be a refreshing change, and I have been teasing him a lot by calling him a bro! With my entry in the show, the audience can be assured of several twists and turns on the anvil.”

Actor Puru Chibber, who took a break from television after quitting 'Naamkarann' last year, will play a Rajput in a show.

"I'm returning to television after a short break. I don't want to limit my talent. Nowadays, there is not much of a difference between small and big screens. So, I am keeping myself open to both and fighting for challenging and powerful roles," Puru, who acted in Sanjay Dutt starrer BHOOMI, said in a statement to IANS.

The actor has featured in TV shows like 'Pavitra Rishta', 'Reporters' and 'Beintehaa'. He says his role in the upcoming episode of 'Savdhaan India: India Fights Back' is powerful and is based on a real crime story.

"In the show, I'll be seen as a son in a Rajput family. I'll be playing a married man. Unfortunately, my character and his wife don't have children. The family keeps on pressuring them to have a baby with Rajput blood who will carry forward the royal legacy. So under such family pressure, our characters commit a crime," he said.

Actor Puru Chibber, who took a break from television after quitting 'Naamkarann' last year, will play a Rajput in a show.

"I'm returning to television after a short break. I don't want to limit my talent. Nowadays, there is not much of a difference between small and big screens. So, I am keeping myself open to both and fighting for challenging and powerful roles," Puru, who acted in Sanjay Dutt starrer BHOOMI, said in a statement to IANS.

The actor has featured in TV shows like 'Pavitra Rishta', 'Reporters' and 'Beintehaa'. He says his role in the upcoming episode of 'Savdhaan India: India Fights Back' is powerful and is based on a real crime story.

"In the show, I'll be seen as a son in a Rajput family. I'll be playing a married man. Unfortunately, my character and his wife don't have children. The family keeps on pressuring them to have a baby with Rajput blood who will carry forward the royal legacy. So under such family pressure, our characters commit a crime," he said.