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SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016 (PAGE 4) BOLLYWOOD BUZZ HERITAGE A tribute to Manoj ‘Bharat’ Kumar Shanta Nand Vaatika After making his debut in the film “Fashion” Dr Narinder Paul in 1957, Kumar got his first leading role in Shanta Nand Vaatika is a “Kaanch Ki Gudia” in 1960. His film “Do fascinating place with settings Badan” is remembered for many reasons closest to the nature situated at village Karyara of tehsil including his performance, Raj Khosla’s Hiranagar at about 1 km direction, the outstanding musical score distance from Hiranagar town by Ravi and immortal songs by lyricist on Hiranagar-Dyalachak road. Shakeel Badayuni. The calmness and scenic Zafri Mudasser Nofil views, scented and mystic air The Dada Saheb Phalke award for Manoj Kumar is a trib- surrounding the vaatika ute to the veteran actor-director who is best known for his dispense happiness, joy and films with patriotic themes and called by fans as “Bharat Kumar”. “Hariyali Aur Raasta”, “Woh Kaun Thi”, peacefulness among the “Himalaya Ki God Mein”, “Do Badan”, “Upkaar”, “Patthar people visiting the place. Ke Sanam”, “Neel Kamal”, “Purab Aur Paschim”, “Roti Kap- Makaan” (1974) was a social commentary featuring an all- The vast natural settings surround- da Aur Makaan” and “Kranti” are some of his memorable star cast including Zeenat Aman, Shashi Kapoor and ing the vaatika add to its divinity and films. Amitabh Bachchan. tranquility. As regards origin of the The 78-year-old was selected for the 47th Phalke Award He shared great on-screen chemistry with actresses like place; it has been developed and named for 2015 for his outstanding contribution to the growth and Mala Sinha, Sadhana and Hema Malini. Kumar’s career "Shanta Nand Vaatika" after the name of development of Indian cinema. A five-member jury of Lata started to decline after “Kranti”. He quit acting after his its founder "Brahamleen 1008 Swami is an exceptional unmatched multisto- which is used as a residence for the vis- Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Salim Khan, Nitin Mukesh and appearance in the 1995 film “Maidan-E-Jung” but returned Shanta Nand Saraswati Ji Maharaj" of ried temple which is the unique and iting saints and religious preachers dur- Anup Jalota unanimously recommended Kumar for the as a director to launch son, Kunal Goswami, in the 1999 film Hiranagar who mooted an idea for the prime attraction, and is of its own type ing their stay in the vaatika who mostly prestigious award, named after father of Indian cinema “Jai Hind” which had a patriotic theme. The film, however, establishment of this serene place for in the area. The ground floor of the tem- come to attend the religious gatherings Dhundiraj Govind Phalke aka Dadasaheb Phalke and intro- did not do well at the box office. meditation during early nineties. Many ple has the Shiv Darbar. The first floor and congregations. It is designed in a duced by the government in 1969. Kumar won a National Film Award for “Upkaar” and was religious congregations are held at this has Ram Darbar, second floor has Krish- way that it stimulates and induces one's The award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a honoured with the Padma Shri in 1992. place which includes holding of impor- na Darbar and the fourth and top floor feelings towards meditation and gives cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh and a shawl. Earlier this month, he had said that he is currently work- tant religious celebrations like Janamas- has the Darbar of Maha Kali. The tem- peace of mind to inmates. In the prox- The award is given on the basis of recommendations of ing on his next directorial venture which would be based on thmi, Guru Purnima, Mahashivratri and ple has been beautifully designed and imity of sanyas ashram, there lies a big a committee of eminent personalities set up by the govern- Aryabhata, the famous mathematician from the classical organization of Bhagwad Kathas, decorated. Devotees throng the temple hall having a capacity to accommodate ment for this purpose. age. sapthaas and other spiritual teachings to have the darshan of gods and goddess- more than 1000 persons which has also The actor was taking a nap when he got calls from Ashok “I’m going to return as a director soon. I am working on for propagation of peace and brother- es housed in it. There is another small been got constructed by swami ji. It is Pandit and Madhur Bhandarkar who gave him the news. He a film on Aryabhata. It is an interesting story to tell view- hood among humanity. During these temple devoted to Maa Vaishno Devi commonly used for holding Bhagwad could not believe his ears and thanked the government for ers about his contribution. We have been working on the occasions, big langars/bhandaras are near the entrance of multi-storied tem- Kathas, sapthaas, saint sammelans, rewarding his work “at last”. film for a very long time. Since three years we are working also held for the devotees and all those ple. yoga camps, meditation sessions, spiri- “It is certainly one of the most prestigious awards we on script, as it is a difficult subject to deal with,” he had said. who participate. Herbal garden laid down, set up and tual events and other activities frequent- have. I am extremely satisfied with Zafri Mudasser Nofil is Kumar was also in the news a few years ago when he had During the year 1993-94, swami ji maintained by Swami Ji is yet another ly carried out by the disciples of Swami Principal News Coordinator with PTI whatever I have objected to a spoof on him in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer purchased this piece of land in village great attraction in the vaatika. It con- Ji. Besides, local social organizations achieved in my life, and my family is extremely happy with “Om Shanti Om”. Karyaya measuring 36 kanal from a res- tains many valuable medicinal plants also utilize it for carrying out their wel- this news,” he said. He also remembered his late parents In 2007, a Mumbai court ruled that the scene be delet- ident of the village. At that time the land and herbs which have been introduced fare activities. saying without their noble teaching and guidance, he would ed before the television premiere of the film that year. Sony was nearly barren, had flush of wild veg- from all over the country and grown in The milk requirement of the ashram have never reached the stage he is now. He also named V Entertainment Television went ahead with the screening etation, uneven and undulating land the garden under the guidance of Swa- is met within the vaatika through a herd Shantaram, Raj Kapoor and Raj Khosla as his inspiration. after deleting the offending scene. topography. It seemed that this barren mi Ji. Many species of valuable medici- of cows of improved breeds reared at Born as Harikrishna Giri Goswami in July 1937 in Abbot- The next year, a court asked the makers of the film to piece of land could hardly be put to any nal plants and herbs which includes gowshalla. The cattle are traditionally tabad in pre-Independent India, he was 10 when he shifted remove all the scenes that were found distasteful by the use especially for making a natural rudraksh, aonla, kaalmeg, karongda, being maintained which not only pro- to Delhi. After graduating from Hindu College, University actor from all the prints as well as broadcast material for- vibrant place as it is today. That piece of jasmine, taj patta, pepper, turmeric, vide milk for the ashram but also of Delhi, he decided to enter the film industry. He is believed ever. land with unmanaged landscape and tamarinds etc have been grown and manure being used to undertake organ- to have adopted the name Manoj Kumar inspired by Dillip Then in 2013, Kumar filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh wild vegetation was converted into a maintained in this garden. As Swami ji ic farming in the vaatika thereby making Kumar’s role of Manoj in “Shabnam”. and producers Eros International seeking damages after paradise with the initiative, efforts and himself had a great interest in the the best use of available resources. It is After making his debut in the film “Fashion” in 1957, “Om Shanti Om” was released in Japan with the offending blessings of Swami Ji. The prime objec- ayurveda system of medicine and prac- another factor which ensures sustain- Kumar got his first leading role in “Kaanch Ki Gudia” in scenes intact. tive of the developing this place was to ticed it throughout his life to cure the suf- ability to the vaatika. A big kitchen used 1960. His film “Do Badan” is remembered for many reasons “The film was released in Japan without deleting those evolve an unparallel, unmatched and ferings of humans and heal the people, for cooking langers, yagyashalla which is including his performance, Raj Khosla’s direction, the out- scenes. I had forgiven them twice but not this time. They attractive place filled with plenty of ease- collection of different species depicts his used for performing havan yagyas and standing musical score by Ravi and immortal songs by lyri- have disrespected me. They also face contempt of court as ful atmosphere having great degree of visionary approach. This garden is still other religious rituals and a big cement- cist Shakeel Badayuni. the court had asked them to forever and from all prints and proximity to the nature where one can maintained after swami ji in the vaatika ed ground in the backyard of sansyas In the 1960s he also acted in romantic films like “Hon- broadcast material, delete those scenes,” Kumar had said meditate intensely.

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