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BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ BEAUTY TIPS A Legend of Indian Cinema LOVELY LIPS Pradeep Sardana Vishwanath is a sound designer-turned director and character actor, known for his work in Telegu, Tamil and apply foundation, which is one shade Veteran Telugu Director Hindi cinema. He has been associated with almost 60 lighter than normal skin colour. Apply Kasinadhuni Vishwanath was films in his career span of 60 years as Sound recorder, powder lightly. Wait for a few minutes. Screenplay & Story writer, Assistant Director, Actor or Then outline the lips just outside your conferred with the prestigious Director. normal lip line. Use the same colour Awards have been rained upon him, for his brilliant lip pencil as the colour of your lipstick. Dadasaheb Phalke award 2016, sense of film making, which itself defines the success Then apply light coloured glossy lip- story and quality of his works. He made films which have stick on the lips, using a lip brush. for his outstanding contribution been recognised not only by the Indian film industry but Always use standard quality lip also made a strong inkling on the world. During the to the growth and development products as cheap quality lipsticks are years, he has been honoured with 5 National Film of Indian cinema. Awards (for Sankarabharanam, Saptapadi, Swati made of chemical products and can Mutyam, Sutradharulu, and Swarabhishekam), 20 Nan- make your lips dark and pigmented di Awards (awarded by the Andhra Pradesh Government .When going out of home in open sun for films like Shruti Layalu, Subha Sankalpam and for long time then you should apply Kalisundam Raa etc.), 10 Filmfare Awards including good quality lip balms and do not for- Lifetime Achievement Award (for O Seeta Katha, Jee- get to remove lipsticks while going to vana Jyoti, Saagara Sangamam, Subhalekha and oth- bed at night .Apply lip balms daily at ers), and the prestigious Padma Shri Award. night to keep them hydrated His films like Swayam Krushi, Swati Kiranam and Swarnakamalam have been premiered and recognized Shahnaz Hussain el to remove dead skin. Apply cream at International Film Festivals as well, such as Interna- of milk (malai) daily and leave on for Most of the girls have been look- tional Film Festival of India, Tashkent Film Festival, an hour. If the lips are dark, add a few Taking care of the ing for ways to keep lips naturally pink Moscow International Film Festival, Besancon Film drops of lemon juice to the cream of and soft with natural ways with some Festival of France and Asia Pacific Film Festival. His milk. At night, apply pure almond oil lips is important for Ayurveda home remedies . I would film Swati Mutyam, represented India at the 59th Acad- or an almond cream daily on the lips like to tell that some edible products emy awards in the best foreign films category. and leave on overnight. lip make-up. The like beetroot juice, lemon juice, In 1965, Vishwanath debuted as a director with Tel- Nutritional deficiencies can also almond oil with Moisturization, ugu film Aatma Gowravam, which won the Nandi Award lead to dry, chapped lips. Sometimes, skin of the lip s is Scrub/ Exfoliation, Milk cream treat- for Best Feature Film of the year. Since then, most of his even cracks may develop. Vitamins A, films were able to get critic acclaims along with success ment and Rose petal remedy are few C and B2 are important for the lips. thin and delicate. at Box office as well. He has worked with leading actors beauty tips that can make your lips So, foods like citrus fruits, ripe from across the industry including Kamal Haasan, naturally pink and soft papaya, tomatoes, carrots, green leafy Jayaprada, Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Lips, like the eyes, add character to vegetables, nuts, whole-grains, oats, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Mithun Chakravarti, Vanisri, N the face. They are the focus of atten- and milk products may be included in Here are some natural remedies for T Rama Rao, Shoban Babu and , and became tion when we speak. The lips also add the diet. Of course, it’s best to take the lips: the mentor and patron for many. balance to the face, along with other your doctor’s advice before making Honey draws moisture to the skin. In 1995, Vishwanath debuted as an actor with Telugu facial features like the eyes and the changes in your diet, especially if you So, apply honey on the lips to soften film Subha Sankalpam. Later he got popularity as a char- nose. As far as beauty is concerned, have any medical condition. Use and moisturize them. Leave on for 15 acter actor, and appeared in Telugu - Tamil films such appropriate lip make-up can enhance The recommendation of the 48th Dadasaheb Phalke as Kakkai Siraginilae (2000), Narasimha Naidu (2001), glossy lipsticks and lip balm. minutes and wash off with plain water. the beauty of the face. award committee to recognise Vishwanath was Bagavathi (2002), Pudhiya Geethai (2003), Tagore For fuller lips take the help of Mix walnut powder with honey to Taking care of the lips is important approved by I&B minister Sh. M Venkaiah Naidu, which (2003), Swarabhishekam (2004),Pandurangadu make-up. Light colours and glossy lip- exfoliate. Rub very gently on lips and for lip make-up. The skin of the lips is is surely a great and appreciated decision. (2008) and many more. He has also acted in few televi- sticks make thin lips look fuller. For a wash off with plain water. thin and delicate. It does not contain "A presenter of classical and traditional art, music sion serials, and endorsed for few brands as well. pout, apply lipstick all over the lips, Mix honey with cream of milk in oil glands. That is why it becomes dry and dance, Shri K. Viswanath has been a guiding force Here is the list of few classic films among others from leaving out the centre. Then, apply a equal quantities and apply on the lips in the Indian film industry. As a director, he has made and chaps easily, After washing the his splendid career, all of which are ahead of each oth- light coloured lip gloss on the centre. to nourish, moisturize and soften fifty films since 1965 known for their strong content, face, rub the lips gently with a soft tow- er because of one reason or other. To make thin lips look fuller, first them. endearing narrative, honest handling and cultural Sankarabharanam- It shows the chasm between authenticity," the I&B ministry said in the statement. Classical and Western Music based on two people from ART & CULTURE Vishwanath has made a series of films based on var- different generations. The film gave the message that art ied themes of art, music and dance. Culture, along with does not differentiate between caste, class or religion. music and dance always played a prominent role in the Saptapadai- The film revolves around conservatism progression of the story of his films. Viswanath's fil- and talks about an individual's journey to break away Whiff from the W est mography is known for addressing the societal evils such from all the norms to finding a path of understanding, as caste system, dowry, untouchability and violence. The encompassing and enlightenment. It also focuses on the Music is high on the country s also pointed out a large predisposition amongst students films like Saptapadi, Swayam Krushi, Subhalekha and rituals of marriage, and its importance in one's life. cultural agenda but W estern towards popular genres, even within Western music, and Sutradharulu were highly recognized for making strong Swati Mutyam: The film is about an autistic man who towards Indian film music, with majority of entrants har- comment on such issues. He has also successfully por- falls in love with a widow. It comments about re-mar- Classical music has somehow missed bouring the ambition of landing up in the commercial film trayed the human issues of physical and mental disabil- riage of a widow and brings forward the difference the bus in the current industry. ity with the films like Sarada and . between autism and mental illness. This is corroborated by Karthik Manickavaskam, first In spite of the sensitivity of these subjects, they are : The message is that there are no scenario. Surangama Guha report s year Diploma student at KM conservatory, who feels that presented in a creative manner that puts the right short cuts to success. The story revolves around a man Divine music by geniuses like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart the inclination towards Hindustani classical music quite amount of emphasis on the intended message. Yet Vish- who becomes rich because of his dedication. The film etc. has enthralled the world for generations. But in India surpasses its Western counterpart. “To survive in the Indi- wanath's films were never considered as offbeat cinema also focuses on the pure relationship between parents somehow Western classical music has remained at an eso- an popular music industry, you need to be able to sing but proved to be complete package of entertainment for and child. teric level, perceived as confined to the elite ‘westernised’ Indian classical,” he feels. Karthik also thinks that the idea the viewers. Being a director, he believes cinema can K Vishwanath is a true legendary icon for Indian Film gentry for appreciation, right or wrong. of developing a career solely in Western music is still far- bring out desirable change in society if presented aes- Industry, and his exceptional and exemplary work But are things changing? fetched in India. thetically. He has been known for blending parallel cin- would undoubtedly continue to inspire many. He has set First, a peek into its sporadic history in India. So is Western classical music growing in India simply ema with mainstream cinema, in a distinguished and a prominent benchmark for the art of film making that In fact, Western classical music began touching lives as an accessory to the popular music industry, with most highly acceptable way. would be arduous for others to touch. as early as in 1542. Catechism i.e. religious conversion, students of the music treating it as a necessary evil to Born on 19th February 1930 in Andhra Pradesh, The author is a senior journalist and film critique. through music, was prevalent in Goa, Bombay (Mumbai) becoming the next A. R. Rahman? in the Middle Ages particularly after Vasco da Gama Samarjit Guha, CEO, Calcutta School of Music, feels HEALTHLINES opened te sea route to the country from Europe. Howev- that students cannot be blamed for trying to make inroads er, it was only in 1922 after the British made a strong toe- into the popular music industry. “The growth of Western hold that the first permanent symphony orchestra of the classical in India is one of slow process. Students have to country arrived in then Bombay. find opportunities to perform.” Suf fering from Amenorrhoea? The Calcutta School of Music Dr Richa Sharma and Dr Amit Basnotra * Problems with reproductive organs (CSM) was set up in 1915, one of the Common causes of secondary amenorrhea (when a first of its kind in India. The Bom- We often come across in our life episodes of missing woman who has had normal periods stops getting them) bay Chamber Orchestra was estab- periods and that creates panic in mind of the patient espe- include: lished in 1962. In 2006, the Mum- cially when they are not expecting pregnancy and have a * Pregnancy bai-based National Centre for Per- regular course of menstrual cycles.Generally when it's a * Breastfeeding forming Arts (NCPA) started the sporadic episode we ignore it but if its recurring then its * Stopping the use of birth control Symphony Orchestra of India. better to consult a doctor to rule out any underlying seri- * Menopause Currently, there are just a few ous matter. * Some birth control methods, such as Depo-Provera schools of music with dedicated What does amenorrhoea speaks of ? or certain types of intrauterine devices (IUDs) Western Classical Music courses in If your doctor says you have "amenorrhea," it means * Medications Kolkata, Bangaluru, New Delhi and that you aren't getting your periods, although you've been * Hormonal Imbalance-PCOS,Pituitary/thrroid disor- Shillong. In Chennai, maestro A.R. through puberty, aren't pregnant, and haven't gone ders,Premature ovarian failure Rahman founded the KM College of through menopause. * Anatomical problems- Uterine scars, Congenital Music and Technology (#KMMC), a absence of reproductive parts, Obstruction one of a kind music conservatoire * Lifestyle factors- Excessive stress or extreme anxi- offering higher education in instru- ety, Extreme weight changes, Eating disorders, Exercis- mental music, music theory and ing rigorously or excessively technology, that includes both Hin- * A woman who has had her uterus or ovaries removed dustani and Western classical music. will also stop menstruating. KM is affiliated to Middlesex Univer- Management of a missed period - sity, UK. According to him, they tend to automatically look * First thing which come in mind of patient and the St. Anthony’s College, the North-Eastern Hill Univer- towards commercial music for platforms to showcase doctor is to rule out pregnancy. That is done by the urine sity, and Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, themselves. It seems then, that opportunities to flourish test or blood test beta HCG after consultation with the provide bachelor’s degree and diploma level courses in solely as an educationist and practitioner of Western clas- doctor and may need help of other investigations and the Western classical music. In 2013, Goa University added sical music in the country are still few and far between. So ultrasound.If positive then its is carried out like a natu- Western Music to their syllabus. In Nagaland, Patkai what does the future look like? ral pregnancy and if negative then next line of action is Christian College offers courses focusing on the theory Abraham Mazumdar, principal -founder of the Kolkata taken ruling out others causes of amenorrhoea. It is and performance of Western classical, among others. Music Academy, and a leading proponent of Western clas- always best to consult a physician especially if you have But is it just within the formal curriculum that the sical music in this part of the country, appears pessimistic: It's not about having irregular periods. If you have missed more than one period for two or three consecu- music is getting some level of recognition? “There can be no future for Western classical music in our According to Sebanti Chatterjee, research scholar at amenorrhea, you never get your period. Although it's not tive months. To assist the health provider in the evalua- country without help from the government.” Delhi School of Economics, who is studying the history of a disease, you should tell your doctor about it, because it tion it is also recommended that you keep track of your While that possibility still seems far-fetched, Mazum- Western classical music in India, “There have been dar feels that the standard of music education in the coun- might be a symptom of a medical condition that can be menstrual cycle and other symptoms you are experienc- numerous intervention programmes from different edu- try could also be improved. “The foundation for this kind treated. ing. cation boards and individual music educators from of music cannot be strong unless we produce highly qual- Many women have their menstrual periods once every * Rule out other causes- Missed periods doesn't Europe and the USA. But it’s the festivals across the cities ified teachers, who specialise in western instruments, and month. That is because the normal menstrual cycle has always mean a pregnancy.We as doctor and patient an average length of 21 to 35 days, so women may expect that keep the enthusiasm going.” can inculcate correct technique as well as interest in har- shouldn't ignore any coincidental events or to have 11-13 menstrual cycles in a year. These are just The International Classical Guitar Festival in Kolkata, mony music among children”. findings.Think about common causes - If you are not con- averages, and every woman may have different lengths of the Goa Monte and Ketevan World Sacred Music Festi- Both Mazumdar and Guha, agree that only a minus- sidering the possibility of pregnancy, but it is your first menstrual cycles. However, some women may become a vals, Con Brio Piano Competition in Mumbai etc. keep the cule percentage of the students actually take up Western little bit concerned when her expected menstrual period time to have a delay in your menstrual period, think about western classical appeal alive across the country. music as a profession. does not come on the approximate date or week they had other possible causes, such as extreme stress, exercise, or In 2015, the country got Serenade Magazine, the first It is possible, however, that innovative ideas are grad- anticipated. If it seems like the period has not come for weight changes that may contribute to your problem. You online portal on Western classical music, a venture that is ually seeping into the otherwise sluggish teaching meth- about 40 days or longer, one may consider it a missed may also try to think about certain medications you are both imaginative and optimistic. ods of our country. period (amenorrhea). taking or other symptoms you are experiencing which Says Adam Greig, academic coordinator at KM Con- Teaching for Artistic Innovation (TFAI) by Sublime Causes - Many things could cause amenorrhea may be related to the hormonal changes. These are the servatory, “Students do tend to be very enthusiastic but Galleria (#Sublimegalleria) is an innovative platform for * Natural amenorrhoea-Primary/secondary,Breast most common causes of missed periods but not due to they usually have very poor knowledge of what formal promotion and exploration of the arts and artists, based feeding,menopause pregnancy. music study entails. They seem to think that they will be in Bangaluru. In association with the Prestige Foundation Possible causes of primary amenorrhea (when a TREATMENT trained to be the next superstars. The reality of having to (#PrestigeHomes), TFAI music is set to introduce a woman never gets her first period) include: The treatment will vary depending on the specific study on a degree-style course complete with theory, his- ground-breaking curriculum in schools both in India and * Failure of the ovaries cause of amenorrhea, and some tests may be needed to tory, writing etc. comes as quite a shock to them.” abroad, integrating both Eastern and Western music. The * Problems in the central nervous system (brain and establish a diagnosis. The preparatory Pre-degree Foundation course at KM different levels of the programme aim to include a coher- spinal cord) or the pituitary gland (a gland in the brain (The authors are senior IVF Consultant (Mumbai, and senior Gastroentrologist attracts about 70 to100 applications per year in which ent music education, including music theory, music his- that makes the hormones involved in menstruation) New Delhi) applicants have little prior training in formal music. Greig tory, choir, percussion and instrumental lessons. (TWF)