SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 (PAGE 4) -BUZZ LIFESTYLE “Didn't want to become star at cost of acting” Go for GREEN HOMES When Pilgaonkar stepped on a film set at the movie buff, saw this as the perfect opportunity to pitch Deepika Gupta practices are currently a niche though are desirable. The Green Affordability not yet widely used by the industry. Housing Rating System offered by age of four, he felt at home. As the actor-filmmaker clocks his son for the protagonist and took him for the audition. "The life of money making is the Additionally, consumer demand for IGBC is a graduated certification and nearly six decades in the industry, he is proud to have fol- The actor was on board for "Ha Majha Marg Ekla", a one undertaken under compulsion products that incorporate green rating system that incorporates lowed his heart, singing his own tunes, making his own film which bagged him a National Award and paved the and wealth is evidently not the good design is low. A widely held miscon- affordability in addition to sustain- art. Pilgaonkar is easily one of the most versatile artistes way for him to act in over 65 films as a child artiste. we are seeking; for it is merely useful ception that green homes are expen- ability practices. This certification in the Indian film industry, whose work not only travers- "When I went on set, I felt so comfortable. Thanks to for the sake of something else." said sive is the primary reason for the cur- system starts from "Certified" denot- es different languages but also mediums. He began his my guru, Raja ji, that by the third day I felt at home. I felt Aristotle. rent low adoption of Green building ing Best Practices and goes up to journey as a child actor with the 1962 Marathi film "Ha I belonged there, that a film set was my home and this is Since the First Industrial revolu- practices. Although the initial con- "Platinum" denoting Global Maza Marg Ekla", smoothly transitioning into a lead star where I'd live and breathe. I still remember that tion there has been a growing debate struction cost compared to conven- Leadership. 13 years later with the successful "Geet Gaata Chal". moment," the actor said. over Growth Vs Development. The tional homes is 10-15% higher for To promote green homes many Pilgaonkar then went on to direct and produce, and even- With ' 1975 hit "Geet Gaata Chal", brain storming continued and so did green homes, on an on-going basis, government agencies and state gov- tually embraced the changing times, appearing on reality Pilgaonkar, who was then 18, switched to playing the the environment degradation. Rising they can offer 30-40% savings on ernments offer incentives. State gov- shows and digital medium with equal ease. lead. The same year saw him star in a small role in temperatures, increasing GHG emis- water and energy consumption. Solar ernments, including West Bengal, In an interview with PTI, the 63-year old actor credit- Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster "" as Ahmed, son of sions, melting of glaciers made us to panels can produce electricity and Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar ed his continued relevance to his drive to act, which Rahim Chacha, the village imam (played by veteran actor think and finally led to increased con- save almost 40% of our electricity bill. Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, remains uncorrupted. "I wasn't after money, I wasn't AK Hangal), who is shot dead by the film's antagonist cern and international conventions In the long run, the total cost of own- Jharkhand and (Pune) chasing stardom. Not that it's bad, but I didn't want to Gabbar's (Amjad Khan) henchmen. Pilgaonkar quipped for keeping our Mother Earth clean ership of housing that incorporates are offering additional Floor Area become a star at the cost of not being recognised as an he was probably the only actor who played two contrast- and green. Green design principles therefore is Ratio (FAR) ranging from 5 to 15% for actor. I expanded myself as an actor, I wasn't stuck at ing roles within a year. "Both 'Geet Gaata Chal' and Construction sector has become lower compared to those built using IGBC silver, gold and platinum rated 'Sholay' released in 1975. I'm the only actor who played an the Engine of growth of the Indian adolescent character in one film and was a leading boy in Economy and in the the other! 'Sholay' released on August 15, two days before process has become one of my birthday, so I wasn't even 18 when the film released." the single largest contribu- As Ahmed, the actor left his mark in a brief but a memo- tors to the environment rable role in the classic, which also had him credited as degradation. one of the assistant directors, along with Khan. Sustainability finally Pilgaonkar continued his successful streak in the late '70s became the buzzword and with "Balika Badhu" (1976) and "Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon in the housing sector also Se" (1978), culminating with a blockbuster like "Nadiya the narrative began to Ke Paar", before switching to another role: direction. change. The construction Starting with the Marathi film "Mai Baap" in 1982, the industry in India is cur- actor went on to helm acclaimed films like "Ashi Hi rently poised for sustained Banwa Banwi" and "Gammat Jammat" and "Savvasher", growth driven primarily where he met his actor-wife, Supriya Pilgaonkar. by an increased housing One of his biggest directorial successes was with the demand from a growing popular TV show "Tu Tu Main Main" in the mid '90s, population. During the starring veteran actor and Supriya 12th Five Year Plan peri- Pilgaonkar as the often at loggerheads mother-in-law and od, a housing shortage of daughter-in-law, respectively. 18.78 million units was But Pilgaonkar soon realised that the industry per- estimated. ceived his inclination towards direction as a farewell to The industry must acting. adopt a philosophy of "When people came to know I'm directing, acting "reduce, reuse, recycle and offers almost stopped (coming). At that time, there was go-local" to deliver cost- this perception that 'Oh he's become a director, no he has effective housing solutions quit acting.' I would wonder 'but who declared this?!' that are environmentally "Some people thought that now that I'm a director I'll sustainable. Green Homes start interfering. The offers then decreased as an actor. are homes that are designed, built and conventional methods. projects. Such initiatives have a scope But direction is a full-time job, so it was natural for me to operated in a resource efficient man- To provide an objective measure of to be adopted in J&K also to increase keep myself busy. I didn't really mind that happening and ner with an aim to minimize the nega- the sustainability and green building the adoption of green homes. continued directing." tive impact on the human health and practices adopted in any project, vari- Awareness needs be created to His acting assignments resumed only after he and the natural environment. ous ratings agencies provide certifica- only singing songs with the heroine. "Otherwise I would- Supriya Pilgaonkar won the inaugural season of the Benefits of Green Homes highlight the importance and the link tions. Some of these certifying agen- n't have done 'Satte Pe Satta' or an 'Avtaar', which came dance reality show "" in 2005. * Compact lighting between green homes, cost savings cies include - Green Rating for after my massive hit 'Nadiya Ke Paar.' I didn't limit A few film appearances and a decade later, the 2015 * Energy efficient appliances and healthy living. Unlike the popular Integrated Habitat Assessment myself to a 'hero image' and did roles because of which Marathi film "Katyar Kaljat Ghusali" was a "major twist" * Low flow fixtures and dual flush perception, a green home does not (GRIHA), The Leadership in Energy people still remember me," he said. in his career, he said. As the menacing classical singer toilets cost more. Sustainable is affordable! and Environmental Design (LEED Recalling his early days in showbiz, Pilgaonkar said his Khansaheb, Pilgaonkar had won new fans, and it led him * Use of local materials The slightly higher initial cost of a India), Energy Conservation Building entry to cinema was an "accident". to his digital debut, "City of Dreams" the 2019 Hotstar * Leverage Recycling of construc- Green home is very small price to pay Code (ECBC) and Indian Green His father's friend was a landlord to Marathi filmmak- series. After having worked through changing times, tion materials. compared to the very heavy toll in Building Council (IGBC). er, Sudhir Phadke. He would collect rent every month trends and mediums, the actor said he takes cue from one Healthier environment environmental deterioration and per- Considering that 95% of the short- from Phadke until one day, when he saw a queue of par- of the most popular songs of his long and enduring Reduced energy and water con- sonal health that we and generations age of housing units is estimated to be ents with children outside Phadke's Dadar house. career: "Geet Gaata Chal" (keep singing). sumption to follow will all pay if we do not adopt in the Economically Weaker Sections Upon enquiry, Phadke told Pilgaonkar's father that it "Don't forget you're born as a human being, not an Better ventilation and encourage the construction and (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG) was a casting call for a film he was producing, to be actor. Acting is just a part of your life. I don't celebrate my Limited waste generation purchase of Green homes. categories, certifications that incorpo- directed by Raja Paranjpe. success and that's why I don't moan my failures," he Better lighting quality. (The author is Alumni of IIT Kharagpur & Stutgart rate affordability in their rating scale Pilgaonkar remembered that his father, who was a added. Green design and construction University Germany (Practicing Architect in Jammu)

HEALTHLINES The Knee Women are Talking About Removal of Fibroids

Manuj Wadhwa pick up your grandkids." smiles Dr Wadhwa Dr Richa Sharma, Dr Amit Basnotra The crafted gender knee promises an It is said that GOD created everybody dif- enhanced range of motion and closest fit to Fibroids are the part of womb only and its ferently. This holds true for men and women the female patients giving them the confi- effects can be variable depending upon number, as well. By nature and by anatomy, WOMEN dence to do things they always wanted to do. size, location and also by the age of the female.Its a are different from men. Contrary to popular The advances in medical science are not only sort of space occupying lesion as it may replace belief, research indicates that a woman's knee offering a solution but a solution as close to birth place of prospective baby in some cases so is not just a smaller version of a Man's knee, the natural system possible. where all problem actually arise and that's how you the differences extend to the bones, ligaments The number of Indian women going in for may land up to your treating Doctor and tendons in the joints. knee replacement has risen significantly in In layman's term it is called as 'Rasoli'(in Women can wear men's clothing and the past. In India there is a very high preva- ). This is a very common problem faced by all shoes, but most prefer clothing and shoes lence of osteoarthritis in women leading to age group of females but it doesn't mean all will get made for them. So if you need Knee 75-80% knee replacement surgeries. Most operated. Whether it is to be removed or not will be Replacement surgery, it makes perfect sense orthopedic surgeons therefore had to make decided as per the clinical status of the to design knee implants with women in mind, adjustments in the traditional implants avail- patient.Blanked Treatment doesnot apply all and it particularly considering that women are by able before fitting them into female patients. needs individualized approach with patience on far the majority of the knee replacement Generally knee implants have thickness in part of patient and doctor both as knife cannot be a patient population. front which gives a bulky feeling to the solution to all troubles most of the time.Needs a As more and more women are coming in patient, and as compared to men, women thorough and systematic approach !! for knee replacement surgery, it is becoming often feel more pain post knee replacement, Prevalence- Uterine fibroids occur in over 30% of women.Fibroids may adversely affect fertil- ity and pregnancy outcome. Types of fibroids - They can be- * Pedunculated * Subserosal * Intramural * Cervical There are conflicting data about almost all Although there seems to be a possible trend for * Submucosal (Figure 1). aspects of the role of fibroids on- lower implantation rates with smaller intramural Intramural and subserosal fibroids are further * Implantation fibroids not compressing the uterine cavity, there defined by either their propensity for distorting the * Pregnancy rates seems to be an acceptable pregnancy rate with endometrial cavity (intramural) or the fraction of * Miscarriage rates these fibroids present the fibroid that is actually in the cavity (submucos- * Pregnancy outcome. to warrant at least two or three ETs before con- al type 0, 1 and 2). But definitely if they are bigger in size and dis- sidering surgery. This philosophy is also based on Submucosal 'type 0' are totally in the cavity torting the womb and especially in cases with pre- the fact that there are no studies to date showing 'type 1' 50% or more and 'type 2' less than 50%. vious multiple pregnancy losses or multiple IVF that surgery under these conditions improves out- Rarer types (not associated with fertility) are- failures then the removal of fibroids cannot be come parasitic, ovarian and broad-ligament, but these ignored Role in previous miscarriage(s) and how are not germane to this discussion. More so even if the patient insists not to get many ? Terms such as calcified, degenerated, firm, soft, operated we have duty to explain the underlying Since the data strongly suggest that certain etc. are also used to describe fibroids. Of course, risk of degenerative changes which can happen fibroids increase miscarriage rates, we would rec- these definitions are somewhat arbitrary,as the during pregnancy which is a crisis. ommend surgery if there was at least one previous distinctions between types may be subjective. Look since is neither zero nor 100%, it gives you miscarriage, as long as it was not found to be of Diagnosis Of Fibroids- some middle figures . What proves beneficial for a genetic origin. Previously, we may have used a particular patient definitely should be evidence minimum size to suggest surgery, but, based on longer recovery time and reduced range of The diagnosis of fibroids can be made in sever- apparent that traditional knee replacements, based but with clinical acumen. recent data, even the size may not be a factor.39 Of motion, he observed. If an implant is fitted al different ways, and the method can shed light on while highly successful in alleviating pain, Why Fidroids removal important ? course, patients must be informed that one cannot incorrectly, it may extend slightly beyond the the potential effect on implantation and pregnancy may not feel or move like their own natural IVF-ET is expensive and somewhat risky. If a prove that the fibroid was the cause, or that remov- width of the bone, which can potentially dam- Methods Include Non Invasive (first line) and knee. Women's knees tend to be narrower woman is trying naturally to conceive, the only ing it would necessarily help. The final decision age the tendons and ligaments around your Invasive(second line)- thing lost is time by not treating fibroids. However, should be up to the patient. than a man's because their pelvis is wider. We knee. This could lead to joint pain and an Less invasive and relatively inexpensive diag- if the presence of a fibroid in a given woman will When Does Surrogacy Helps and at Elite decided to launch a knee that is unnatural feeling as you walk. nostic modalities reduce the chance of conception following IVF-ET, Prevailing Laws Of Land ? designed to accommodate those differences Today's implants have been designed to Include- the decision for surgery should be considered ear- In very bad cases we often come across in our and this knee replacement shaped to fit a address the contours and dimensions of * Ultrasound lier than for a couple not requiring IVF-ET. clinic are those with primary infertility with multi- women's anatomy. smaller bone sizing for women and larger for * Sonohysterography The data certainly support hysteroscopic ple fibroids distorting womb with no space left for The new knee Solutions is designed to men, offering a more accurate fit and greater * Three- and four-dimensional ultrasound. removal of submucosal fibroids > 2 cm. baby to grow and are having symptoms like heavy accommodate those differences- A Female opportunities to regain your original range of HSG Intramural fibroids distorting the uterine cavity bleeding , painful periods etc besides secondary specific knee replacement that is based on an motion. When an orthopaedic surgeon choos- Hysteroscopy or those <7cm probably warrant surgical interven- symptoms, no extent of surgery may be proving implant with a change in shape that women es the right implant for you, he will also con- MRI , CT scan tion. beneficial then in such cases they are given the can call their own. This Knee also can be sider your individual needs and the types of Diagnostic Laparoscopy- visual diagnosis via Risks - option of surrogacy( with self or donor eggs as per placed with minimally invasive techniques, activity you would like to engage in after knee hysteroscopy and concurrent laparoscopy can Nevertheless, because major surgery is neces- situation). so you recover faster, get back on your feet, replacement surgery. .. afford very accurate evaluation and subsequent sary and permanent damage precluding future But Now Surrogacy also can be Altruistic and do the activities you enjoy sooner. Plus, it It cannot be overemphasized that the best treatment of submucosal, subserosal and some pregnancies only(Please refer to latest updates on ART Bill, can safely accommodate a full range of fit produces the best results! intramural fibroids. is possible, patients must be properly informed 2019 On Regulation Of Surrogacy Tabled in Rajya motion, from standing to deep bending as far (The author is Chairman and Executive Director, Elite Effect of Fibroids on Fertility- as to potential risks and benefits Sabha) with limitations in age group. as you are able. So you can do everything Institute of Orthopeadics and Joint Replacement IVY Hospitals Fibroids are found in 1-2.4% of women with Role in IVF-ET- (The authors are Senior IVF consultant and Senior from gardening to golfing to bending down to Mohali) unexplained infertility Gastroentrologist)