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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ ART & CULTURE “My father is my hero” Amateurs lit up Annual Theatre Festival Sonam Kapoor's last film Dolly Ki Doli may not have done great business at the box office but that Lalit Gupta Sahrma—Adalat Mein Gandhi, Dilshad Ahmed as a Lakhnavi Nawab—in Vatan Fry, Vijay Goswami, Soham Despite non-existent training opportunities and hasn't affected her popularity. The actor and style icon, who is already working on her next Prem Kashyap, Aditya Bhanu—Ik Ha Gadha Urf Alladad Khan, apprenticeships, poor infrastructure, lack of economy Ratan Dhan Paayo and is still a favourite with filmmakers, is excited about her upcoming projects. around theatre topped with measly State re/awards, it Arya veer Singh, Dhanesh Dogra—Komal Gandhar, surely goes to the credit of dedicated lot of the old and Rajesh Ajnabi—Sandhya Shaya. With regards to the In conversation with Gaurav Sharma she speaks on films, life, fashion and more. young amateur theatre enthusiasts of Jammu, who driv- scripts by local playwrights in the festival, the new Hindus- en by their inner calling of heart, made the annual drama tani play by Balraj Bakshi, was conspicuous for mirroring Your last couple of films didn't work out at the box office. Are you worried? festival come alive by performing serious, meaningful as the blatant corruption, nepotism and degradation moral, (Thinks) I feel every actor gives his or her best to make the film look as good as possible. well as entertaining plays. social and national character. Rajneesh Gupta’s new play No one wants a film not to work because there are so many people involved in making a Organized since late 1960’s, by J&K Academy of Art, Shah Sahni in Dogri, through a heart rendering tale of two film. However, it's not in the hands of the actors or the directors to make a film a hit. Culture and Languages, the annual drama festivals, in lovers who suffered lifelong pain in separation, is a wel- When a film doesn't work it certainly hurts but at the same time an actor should try and cities of Jammu and Srinagar, have been providing plat- come script as good addition in modern Dogri literature understand the reason and try to do better in the future. I am not worried but I am form for independent, experimental and contemporary on partition and turbulent history of the region. Shiv even more charged up to do something better than what I did in my last project. theatre groups of the state. Mehta’s Dogri version of Sakha Ra Binder was another You seem to be a lot confident. In the annual theatre festival-2014 which It's not about being confident. I believe there's no point regretting your failures. concluded on March 18, 2015, fourteen local The best thing is to learn from your mistakes and try to do something better. I am theatre groups staged equal number of plays ready to work hard and do more films and give my best to make my films a good that ranged from creative responses to pres- product. ent day socio-political scenario, psycholog- You are also known to be outspoken and have often drawn the ire of many. ical predicaments of society in times of tran- I have always been outspoken and have never hesitated to voice my opinion sition, in a theatre language that bordering if I find something wrong. But I also know to draw the line. I never say from realistic to experimental succeeded in anything with the intent of hurting that person. I think everyone should providing a wholesome entertainment to the- speak up if you don't like something. There's no harm in voicing your atre aficionados of the winter capital. opinion but that certainly doesn't mean hurting someone. The highlight of this year’s festival—that You don't have too many films up your sleeve. in consequence of the closure of Abhinav I think this happens with all the actors. This is something that Theatre since four years, was staged in the can't be controlled. It depends on how many films are you sign- deficient space of GWC, Gandhi Nagar audi- ing and then how many of them are you shooting simultane- torium—was the stellar performances like ously. At times there are three to four films releasing back to ‘Komal Gandhar’ by Pancham Group, ‘The back and then there can be a time when you have only one Last Colony’ by Natraj Natya Kunj, ‘Local Tax film. There are a number of factors that work together and Extra’ by Bhoorang Foundation, followed by it's not in the control of one person. ‘Andha Yug’ by Samooh Theatre, ‘Adalat How do you select films? Is it just the story and Mein Gandhi’ by Yamini Cultural Society and the character you are offered or are there other ‘Ik Ha Gada urf Alladad Khan’ by The Per- parameters. former. good attempt. The Dogri adaptations of Sharad Joshi’s (Smiles) I think every actor follows the simple rule of The production like The Last Séance by Shivani Cul- famous play Ek Tha Gadha by Vijay Goswami, though going by the story of the film. It's the story that attracts tural Society, where the script by playwright actor/direc- managed to entertain the audience due to many local ref- you first and then of course the character. But those are tor Vikram Sahrma being an inter-textual take on the char- erences, but sadly the adaptation came out as a farce not the only two things. I also ask myself the question acters of ‘Devdas’, thus demanding an informed under- rather that a poignant satire. if I will be able to do justice to the role that I am being standing of the original work by the audience, with an This year’s festival also brought focus on works of offered. It also depends on who is making the films. It's apparent over emphasis on aesthetic light and music young directors like Abhishek Bharti, Ravinder Sharma, not about a big name or a debutant director. It's about design, faltered in gripping the attention. Pardeep Sharma, Ashish Sharma and Javed Gill who how much does he believe in the script because he is the Few theatre groups even after selecting good scripts directed The Last Colony, Andha Yug and Shah Shahni, person who's going to lead from the front. I mostly go by and putting up lot of hard work by directors and actors Sakha Ram Binder and Kandyali Taar respectively. Out of the script because a good story is what matters the most. ended up with performances which were a shade lower the above mentioned three directors, only Abhishek Bhar- Co-stars are the last factor. than the standards already set up by earlier performanc- ti is academically trained in Dramatics from Chandigarh You will be seen alongside Salman Khan in Sooraj es by different groups in Jammu. Sandhya Shaya by Rang- while the others are mostly self taught. Gurmeet Kour Barjatiya's Prem Ratan Dhan Payo eight years after mak- shala and Sakha Ram Binder-by Natya Karmi would fall Jamwal impressed as director of Komal Gandhar. ing your debut alongside him in Saawariya. in this category. The dedication and sincerity shown in operating of light The Punajbi play Kandyali Taar by Society for Environ- (Laughs) It's a strange feeling but I am really enjoying it. and sound by Cultural Academy’s technical hands Pankaj ment, Education and Modern art, marked with emphasis Yes, it has been eight years and I think I have come a long way and Lokesh, was thankfully appreciated all theatre groups. on musical portions and competently sung and danced by since then. It's again a romantic film, much like the films Sooraj lead actors, showed an interesting addition in the design Notwithstanding the conspicuous absence of well known Barjatiya is known for making. We have already shot for a few as compared to earlier performances by the play. Many theatre groups like Natrang, Amateur and Rangyug, the portions. I am really excited about this film because I have grown new faces which brought in new set of audience, was drama festival 2014, emerged as a forceful statement up watching both Sooraj Barjatiya and Salman Khan's films such as another achievement of the group. about the vibrancy of the theatre scene in which number Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. It was every aspiring In reference to the acting by female actresses, the fes- of amateur theatre enthusiasts come together every year actor's dream at that time be part of such films. I too dreamt the same tival saw excellent performances by senior actress like to stage plays not only to vie for measly state awards but and today I am working with them. It's really a dream come true for Gurmeet Kour Jamwal (as Gandhari in Komal Gandhar), to celebrate the joy of being creative as well as being able me. Meena Peer ( Local Tax Extra), while the other noticeable to make a difference in the lives of citizens of Jammu Do you discuss films at home with your father and uncles? actresses who left their mark were Archana Sharma (as through meaningful plays. It's not that we always talk films whenever we are at home. There Lakshami in Sakha Ram Binder), Mousami Thakyal and One only wishes that given the immense talent of local are so many other things to discuss and talk about at home. But yes, youth of the State in the creative field of theatre and oth- when there are people from the same profession in the films, you also Meenakshi Sahrma (as Noori and Dolly in Fasley), Subeer (as Kosar in Dukh Darya, Kanika Sahrma (as Gandhari er arts, the new government would post haste frame and discuss work. We all talk films at home but there are no serious dis- implement a comprehensive cultural policy in which per- in Andha Yug), Sapna Soni (as Kasturba in Adalat Mein cussions going on all the time. forming and other arts get their due importance and place How about working in Hollywood given that your father is now Gandhi), Surya Slathia (as Ramkali in Ik Ha Gadha), in overall education system so that our youth and com- a known figure there? Meenu Sharma (as Nani in Sandhya Shaya). Among the ing generations are able to hone their creative energies I really don't know, as I haven't thought on those lines. My father is my hero and he is a real rockstar. I am really male actors who left an indelible impression included in socially beneficial ways rather than straying into stran- proud of being his daughter. He is one of the best actors in this country and that's the reason his work is also being Aditya Bharti-The Last Colony, Shadi Lal Kaul, Farooq gle hold of anti-social and anti-national forces. accepted and appreciated in the west. (TWF) Sheikh, Ashok Bhan-Local tax Extra, J R Sagar, Deepak

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The inflammation continues unless the infection is brought psychiatric treatment or worse fallen prey to min/day or 150 min/week, 5-10% weight reduction, increase consumption of under control.The result is severe gum disease, known as periodontitis. Inflam- aphrodisiacs and other thoroughly useless forms fruits and vegetables, limit red meat and processed food, increase intake of mation can also cause problems in the rest of the body. PUFAand avoid added sugar beverages. Cessation of smoking and limit alco- of medications dispensed by quacks. Research hol use (1-2 drinks /day). Avoid long distance bicycling. Change in medica- ORAL HEALTH AND DIABETES has now conclusively shown that impotence have tions causing impotence. Lipid lowering drugs (statins) have beneficial role. The working relationship between 2) Herbal Treatments diabetes and periodontitis may be the physical or organic causes in 90% patients and is There are various herbs that are effective in the treatment of impotence. strongest of all the connections eminently curable. It is unfortunate that the These sex herbs (being investigated) help maintain erection longer, increase between the mouth and body. Inflam- sexual desire, raise testosterone levels and increase sperm count. Major mation that starts in the mouth seems blame for this is put on woman and labeled as herbs for ED treatment are: Ginseng (some role), Korean red ginseng(panax to weaken the body's ability to control frigid instead of man addressing this problem. ginseng)(potential role but quality control a serious issue), Ashwagandha blood sugar. People with diabetes (increase energy, stamina only), Yohimbine ( only psychogenic ED),Gingko have trouble processing sugar DIAGNOSIS OF IMPOTENCE: (only blood thinning effect), Horny goat weed (Chinese medicine, may help because of a lack of insulin, the hor- raise low levels of testosterone and thyroid hormone.),Catuaba bark extract mone that converts sugar into ener- FIRST LEVEL (restores nervous system function only), Cuscuta seed extract ( increase gy.High blood sugar provides ideal The major etiologies of Impotence is organic (include vascular, neurolog- sperm production only) ,Gokhru (increase testosterone level only),Damiana conditions for infection to grow, includ- ic, endocrine disorders, and medications) and psychogenic (mental). The first (aphrodisiac), Shilajit(aphrodisiac) Author does not prescribe these drugs. ing gum infections. Fortunately you distinction of impotence that should be established is psychogenic from organ- can use the gum disease-diabetes 3) Hormonal therapy ic. Oftentimes the treatment plan for impotence can be formulated with a relationship to your favor: managing Patients with testosterone deficiency can be benefited with number of focused history, physical exam and select lab-work. A detailed history is the one can help bring the other under control. testosterone preparations available; Injectables, Gels (androgel1%), Trans- first important step to the evaluation. There are barriers to discussing sexual ORAL HEALTH AND HEART DISEASE dermal patch (Testoderm 5mg on skin), Buccal, Oral preparations etc. habits and problems. A clinician must approach the topic delicately and car- Though the reasons are not fully understood, it's clear that gum disease and heart 4) Pharmacological ingly in order to earn the patient's trust. Onset, duration, severity, and etiolo- disease often go hand in hand. Up to 91% of patients with heart disease have peri- PDE5 inhibitors: Sildenafil 25, 50,100mg (Viagra, Penegra, Juan, Caver- gy should be elucidated. A psychosocial history should be included as unsta- odontitis, compared to 66% of people with no heart disease. The two conditions have ta) These are selective PDE5 inhibitor, enhances the pro-erectile effect of ble interpersonal relationships, or emotional stressors can play a huge role several risk factors in common, such as smoking, unhealthy diet, and excess weight. nitric oxide, one dose should be taken 2-3 hours before intercourse in a 24- in sexual health. Clues to suggest a psychogenic etiology include sudden And some suspect that periodontitis has a direct role in raising the risk for heart dis- h period when ever required. It is well tolerated in patients with diabetes, car- onset, good quality spontaneous or self-stimulated erections, major life ease as well. diovascular disease; contraindicated in patients who use nitric oxide donors events, or previous psychological problems. Conversely, gradual onset, lack ORAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY or nitrates in any form. Tadalafil 10 mg; once in 3 days only. Babies born too early or at a low birth weight often have significant health problems, of erections and normal libido are more suggestive of an organic etiology. The Dopamine agonists: Sublingual Apo morphine enhances central pro-erec- including lung conditions, heart conditions, and learning disorders. While many factors International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is the most famous and used tile mechanisms, increase libido. can contribute to premature or low birth weight deliveries, researchers are looking at questionnaire in clinical practice and it showed a high diagnostic specificity Yohimbine and Phentolamine: (Aphrodisiac and erectogenic drug promot- the possible role of gum disease. Infection and inflammation in general seem to inter- and sensibility. Physical examination should include careful evaluation of the ing sexual behavior) fere with a fetus' development in the womb.? cardiovascular, neurologic, and genital systems. The presence of obesity, high Second line therapy ORAL HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS blood pressure, hypogonadism, deficiencies in perineal sensation or evidence Vacuum constriction devices (plastic cylinders connected with vacuum Osteoporosis and periodontitis have an important thing in common, bone loss. The of peripheral neuropathy may be indicators of a diabetic or neurologic etiol- generating source to create negative pressure for penile engorgement. link between the two, however, is controversial. Osteoporosis affects the long bones in ogy. Penile deformity such as fibrous plaques, micropenis, bending of penis Intrapenile injections may be combined to enhance erections. These are used the arms and legs, whereas gum disease attacks the jawbone. Others point to the fact lends to the possibility of a physical impediment to sexual intercourse. Lab- that osteoporosis mainly affects women, whereas periodontitis is more common among for penile rehabilitation and to access artificial erection for intercourse. oratory tests like renal function tests, fasting glucose, Hb1Ac, complete blood men. Vacuum constriction device count, lipid profile, and serum testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin should be ORAL HEALTH AND SMOKING Third line therapy attained. Not smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your mouth and your Intra cavernosal injections: Intra penile injections of Papaverine, Phento- SECOND LEVEL body. According to the CDC, a smoker's risk of severe gum disease is three times high- lamine and Alprostadil alone or in combinations are taught by andrologists to Second level diagnostic evaluation uses specialistic instrumental exami- er than someone who does not smoke. the patients for home use. nation that can be helpful for accurate etiological diagnosis of impotence. ORAL HEALTH AND OTHER CONDITIONS Fourth line therapy (Surgical management) In case of suspected vasculogenic etiology, PENILE DOPPLER ultra- The impact of oral health on the body is a relatively new area of study. Some other Penile prosthesis implantation: When the initial therapies fail, penile pros- sonography allows direct visualization of penile vessels and evaluation of pos- mouth-body connections under current investigation include: thesis implantation is usually appropriate in small group of patients. Various sible strictures and dysfunctions, able to study both arterial and venous flow * Rheumatoid Arthritis. prosthesis devices are manufactured by American medical system (AMS) like velocity, assess erectile hemodynamics. This exam is performed after injec- * Lung Conditions. malleable devices, two piece inflatable device, and three piece inflatable * Obesity. tion of Bimix injection (Alprostadil 10 mg plus Phentolamine 1-2 mg),or Trim- devices. Of them the three piece device AMS Ultrex is widely used. These The Bottom Line on Oral Health ix (Alprostadil, Phentolamine and Papaverine) in order to achieve the best are implanted in penile tissues and made functional by producing artificial One thing is clear: the body and mouth are not separate.Your body can affect your erection and get over anxiety-induced failure .The author uses 60 mg papaver- erections as when required for intercourse. mouth and likewise, your mouth can affect your body. Taking good care of your teeth ine alone in his lab. Ultrasonoghrapy is performed 5-10 minutes after injec- Penile prosthesis AMS 700 ULTREX and gums can really help you live well longer. This means brushing twice a day, floss- tion. Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV), the End Diastolic Velocity (EDV) and the ing once a day, and going for regular dental cleanings and check-ups. Resistance Index are measured; the last one can predict venous leak prob- (The author is Consultant Urologist & Andrologist. For queries and feedback: [email protected])