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MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY Smart and impressive suspense drama Kohistani, the crusader BADLA is the story of a murder accused trying to prove surprising he did so. Also unlike KAHAANI, this film is Sameer Wazir early seventees, were hit of that time. her innocence. Naina Sethi (Taapsee Pannu) is a success- slightly niche and this could affect its prospects. His interest and inclination towards Panchayati Raj with ful businesswoman in London and married with a daugh- BADLA's opening credits are quite interesting and Bansi Lal Kohistani former. MLA Reasi his brilliant service career, Bakshi Gulam Mohd the then Chief ter. Her life turns around when she's accused of murder- slick. The beginning portions of the film are a bit drag- Constituencey; former.M.L.C. and Chief Minister of J&K state, to utilize his talent of being expert in ing her lover, Arjun Joseph (Tony Luke). All evidences are ging. Too much time is wasted in Badal persuading Naina Panchayati Raj and Revenue system, made Kohistani as Block against Naina since she was the only one in the hotel room to part with the truth. It's only when she starts talking that Parliamentary Secretary in Govt. of J&K Development Officer and had his first posting as BDO Reasi where Arjun was killed. She claims a third person was the interest levels increase. The best part of the first half under Indian National Congress, passed in the year 1955-56. His famous Book ‘Dehat Sudhar’, written present who carried out the murder and even hurt her on however is Arjun meeting Rani (Amrita Singh) and Nir- during his service as BDO Reasi during 1957-58, which depict- the forehead. But the preliminary investigations revealed mal and the shock he gets in their house. The intermis- away on 23rd February, 2019 at Gandhi ed pictorially, participation of his officials with village public that the room was locked from inside. Witnesses outside sion point is interesting as it sets the mood for things to Nagar Jammu due to age weakness. and techniques of basic public welfare, became so popular that the room confirmed that nobody came out of the room. come. Post interval, the film remains engaging but at the it found its place in Govt. Panchayat Department of J&K. Naina's lawyer Jimmy Punjabi (Manav Kaul) realises that same time, it also starts to drop at places. It's only in the He was 92. Kohistani, due to his strong inclination towards poor it's a tricky situation. Hence he hires expert defence attor- last 20 minutes when the tables turn is when it arrests Bansi Lal Kohistani was born on 21.03.1927 at Anantnag masses of remote areas, was elevated and made Dy. Director ney Badal Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan) to ensure she does- attention. The climax is definitely a bolt from the blue as in Kashmir valley. With his earlier schooling in Government of Social Welfare Department in the year 1960. His popular- school at Anantnag, he was a strong orator and students no one could have ity among poor masses became so strong that political boss- leader. His Booklet titled “Rahe Janat” a collection of poems seen it coming. But es of Indian National Congress found this person the only one written by him at age of 13 years when he was reading in 8th it should have been having capability to defeat the most strong person of BJP (the class of Govt. High School Anantnag , became very popular then Praja Parshid), Rishi Kumar Koshal as MLA Reasi. executed well for a amongst students of valley. He passed matriculation from better and more Kohistani was asked by the political bosses of State to resign Panjab University (as there was no University in J&K during from Govt. Service to contest as MLA from Reasi Constituen- mainstream that times) getting first class first in whole of Panjab Univer- impact. cy. As was obvious, Kohistani won election in 1967 and was sity in the year 1943. He did ‘Adib Alam’ in made Chief Parliamentary Secretary in Amitabh the year 1944 and ‘Adib Fazal’ in the year Govt. headed by G.M.Sadiq as CM in the Bachchan delivers 1945. Later Sh. Bansi Lal graduated from year 1967. a bravura perform- Panjab University getting First Class First In the year 1974-75, Sheikh Mohd. ance as always. His and was awarded academic Gold Medal Abdullah was made the Chief Minister for standing first in whole of Panjab Uni- scenes are only of J&K State under Indra Gandhi - versity in 1947. with Taapsee in an Sheikh Abdullah Accord. Sheikh had so During college days Bansi Lal organ- enclosed room. But much respect for Kohistani and remem- ized Students’ Union under the name he does it very well bered his capability that he deputed a ‘Prem Sabha’. In the year 1944, Sheikh and adds to the special messenger from Srinagar to dramatic and even Abdullah, who later became Chief Minis- ter of the state, had a chance to participate Udhampur along with his hand written funny quotient. letter requesting Kohistani to join his Taapsee Pannu is in the Students’ Union Function in Anant- nag College. He was so much fascinated to Cabinet. Kohistani respectfully and exceptional and the politely replied that he being in Congress way she brings out hear the fiery speech of this young student leader that Bansi Lal was invited and party, whatever contribution he will the various shades made one of the members of General make for the cause of people, the credit of her character to the forefront is praiseworthy. Through- n't have to go to jail. Badal reaches the residence of Naina Counsel Body of National Conference in shall, obviously, go to this party and not out the film, it'll be difficult to know if she's the victim or the year 1944. Since he had not attained to National Conference; and since he is and he begins his own investigation. Upon talking to not and this is possible majorly through her convincing Naina and insisting that she tell him the truth, a lot of the age of maturity, special resolution was ideologically linked with Indian Nation- performance. Amrita Singh is natural and has a crucial passed for relaxation of age limit of 18 years al Congress party and has no intentions skeletons tumble out of her closet. She reveals that the part in the film. She proves yet again that she deserves to murder of Arjun has something to do with the disappear- to accommodate him who was at that time of 17 years of age. to leave his party, it will be but natural to lead to confusion be seen more. Tony Luke has an accent but that works for He became so important a figure at this tender age that he had and unacceptable relations. Sh. Kohistani has always stood ance of a young man from a small town of Aviemore named his character. Performance wise, he is first rate. Manav Sunny Kaur. What happens next forms the rest of the film. many chances to attend General Counsel meetings and stay on principles and never compromised on his moral values for Kaul is fine in a small role. Denzil Smith (cop) and the Oriol Paulo's story (also the original writer of THE in ‘Mujahid Manzil Srinagar, head quarter of National Con- lucrative positions/portfolios. actors playing Sunny Kaur, Naina's husband Sunil are INVISIBLE GUEST) is quite impressive and unlike other ference. Kohistani has all along been strongly opposed to corrup- okay. murder mysteries. Sujoy Ghosh's adapted screenplay tries In the year 1946-47 there were lot of disturbances during tion. According to him corruption not only imbalances the BADLA is a song-less film with only the title song it's best to do justice to the original film and its plot. A lot partition of our country; there were riots all through the state society and makes the poor as more poorer as the money which played during the opening credits. Clinton Cerejo's back- of scenes are well written. However the film is complicat- and many people were killed and got dislocated during this goes in corruption is basically meant for economic develop- ed in the middle. For a layman, it might be difficult to ground score is engaging and suits the mood of the film. period. Bansi Lal was specially deputed by Sheikh Abdullah ment of poor masses, but it creates indiscipline and reduces along with a contingent of police force to rehabilitate the dis- ascertain what's going on. Moreover, the RASHOMON Avik Mukhopadhyay's cinematography is appropriate mobility which finally leads to decline in developmental activ- turbed people of Pahari areas of Udhampur and Reasi districts style of narrative can get a bit heavy on viewers. Sujoy and the outside country scenes are well captured. Kaushik ities. He continued his crusade against corruption through- in particular.. This social personality, ever-since is popular as Ghosh and Raj Vasant's dialogues are sharp and witty. A Das, Subrata Barik and Paul Rowen's production design out his career. He was so annoyed in moral degradation and Bansi Lal Kohistani. Though Sh. Kohistani had very cordial few dialogues however needlessly stretch the narrative. is fine although it could have been a bit more realistic in corruption in administrative circles that he, as Parliamentary the hotel room scene. Dipika Lal and Anirudh Singh's cos- relation with the Sheikh who respected his selfless dedications Secretary in State Govt. , was constrained to write articles in Sujoy Ghosh's direction is exemplary and tries to keep to the cause of poor, but ideologically, he had his inclination the essence of THE INVISIBLE GUEST alive. There a few tumes are spot on. Christian Tinsley and Dominie Till's a news paper under title prosthetics is damn good as it plays a very important part towards Indian National Congress. “Rishwatstani ko Jaiz karar kia jai aur sarkari Aodae Nil- loose ends, which were present in the THE INVISIBLE During the period Sh. Kohistani remained busy with reha- in the film. Sham Kaushal and Alister Mazzotti's action is am Kaie jaine” meaning that the quantum and extent of cor- GUEST as well. Yet his direction is such that one won't bilitation of people disturbed due to riots of 1947, he authored real. Monisha R Baldawa's editing is sans complaints ruption in administration has taken so high magnitude that mind since there's so much happening in the film. Also books on suffering of masses and his efforts to rehabilitate except for few scenes in the first half and middle of sec- there is now, no scope to go behind this limit. Therefore, with the shocking climax, he scores a brownie point. On these persons. Two of these books as mentioned hereunder the flipside, BADLA could have been shorter. THE INVIS- ond hour. became very popular. These Books were titled as: instead of going with the system, corruption should be legal- IBLE GUEST was just 106 minutes long and this one is 14 On the whole, BADLA is a smart and impressive sus- “Ujrhe Garon Ki Tamir aur Taqdir” and ized and Govt. posts auctioned. This way Govt. would earn out minutes longer. These extra minutes in this frame-by- pense drama with the shocking climax and riveting per- “ Pahari Garon mai Naya Kashmir” of auction of posts. Sh. Kohistani instead of stopping his cru- frame remake are because of a few dialogues that were not formances being its USP. At the box office, its prospects His Novel “Shanti” and his editorials in weekly news paper sade against corruption, resigned from the post of Parliamen- needed. Moreover, Ghosh adds a crucial dialogue in the might be limited to multiplex audience. Chand under title “ Rishwatstani ko jayaz kia jai aur sarkari tary Secretary, J&K Govt. and continued his struggle against first half that is a give-away of the film's climax and it's (https://www.bollywoodhungama.com) audae nilam kaie jaine” which he wrote at his young age in corruption as a MLA.

BEAUTY TIPS HEALTHLINES Ayurvedic Guidelines for Diabetic Patients Bedtime Beauty hacks to look young Dr Ankita tions of Diabetes. More over the diet and lifestyle modi- Diabetes has become a very common disease fications advised in Ayurveda along with Yoga can act as affecting more than 62 million Indians. It can preventive measures to avoid the risk factor of Diabetes Shahnaz Husain repair and renewal can be carried out properly. If the skin in healthy individuals. Most important aspect of Quality sleep helps revitalize body , mind and improves is normal to dry, it should also be nourished at night, espe- affect women and men of all ages and every Ayurvedic treatment is its cost effectiveness. It can be of our mood .Sleep is key to feeling and looking youthful.Sleep cially during the dry season. ethnic category. It is also called a Silent Killer great help to economically weaker sections of society. does wonders to feel refreshed,protecting health , immune As already mentioned, night time cleansing is of utmost as many cases of diabetes remain undiagnosed Some Ayurvedic preventive and curative guidelines for system to look gorgeous and rejuvenated .The wrinkles, importance. Whatever the type or texture of the skin, it Madhumeha or Diabetes are summarized below: dull complexion and fine lines on skin are formed due to requires thorough cleansing at night. Before it is cleansed, for an average of 4 to 7 years. * Avoid the causative factors of Diabetes. Eat healthy, innumerable array of things like harsh ultraviolet (UV) the skin surface is covered with a film of dirt, stale sweat Diabetes profoundly affects health-related quality of low in sugar content, fiber rich and nutritive food. Restrict sunrays, dust ,air pollution and harsh chemicals which and oil deposits, stale make-up and pollutants. These not life and places large financial demands on the health care Kapha increasing, heavy, oily and difficult to digest foods. comes in contact with skin during day time .But Sleep is the only upset the normal balance of the skin, but also hamper system. It is important to understand the basics of the * Adopt an active routine. Exercise regularly. Include most powerful rejuvenating treatment and you can reverse its natural functions. Night time pampering of the skin disease Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabol- morning or evening walk and yoga in your daily routine. helps us to give special care to particular areas, like the area ic disease resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, Avoid sleep during daytime and laziness. around the eyes, the neck and hands. These are areas which insulin action, or both. Insulin is a hormone that regu- * Count your steps. Walk around few hundred steps are the earliest to show signs of age. A nightly routine helps lates blood sugar (glucose) and is found in pancreas. This after each meal. Try to walk at least five to ten thousand to delay the formation of lines and wrinkles, keeping the impaired insulin secretion or function results in elevated steps a day. skin smooth and youthful. It also keeps the skin and facial * Include one year old muscles toned, strengthening the supportive tissues and cereals like barley, wheat, preserving the elasticity and resilience of the skin. Proper gram and pulses like red and regular care, according to its needs, keeps the skin gram, horse gram and green healthy and free from problems. gram in your diet. Multi During the day, the skin basically needs protection from grain flour is a good option. UV rays of the sun and air pollutants that cause damage to * Include green leafy veg- the skin and also deplete moisture. Day time care also etables like fenugreek, involves cleansing and toning, but protection is the main spinaches, chenopodium or aspect. Night time care basically involves restoration and bathua, bitter gourd, white maintenance of the skin, as well as preparing it for the gourd etc in your diet. night. It involves thorough cleansing, including the * Add some spices in your removal of make-up, care of the area around eyes, nourish- recipes like cumin seeds, ing and massage of the skin. If the skin is oily, or if there is coriander seeds, chamomile acne, night care may also involve the application of prod- seeds, rosemary, garlic, gin- ucts to control the condition. ger, basil, cinnamon, dande- Here are some do's and don'ts of night care: lion, fennel seeds, pepper- Do's mint, stevia, turmeric etc. Products for cleansing should be selected according to skin * Eat fruits like pome- type and individual needs. For example, if the skin is dry, a rehy- granate, orange, guava, drant cleansing gel should be used. For oily and combination gooseberries, blackberries, skin, a cleansing lotion or light cleansing milk may be used. For bel which are low in sugar acne, pimples or rashy skin, it is better to use a medicated but high in fiber. cleanser. After cleansing, the skin should be wiped with a rose * Some Ayurvedic herbs based skin tonic, using cotton wool. useful for diabetic patients If the skin is dry, nourish and massage it with a nourishing are cream. Apply it on the face and massage it with outward and levels of plasma glucose with disturbances in carbohy- * Gooseberries or amla (Phyllanthus emblica) -dried slightly upward movements. Wipe off excess cream with moist drate, fat and protein metabolism. The symptoms include fruit powder 3-6 gm with warm water cotton wool before bedtime. Apply the cream on the neck too excessive excretion of urine (polyuria), thirst (polydip- * Turmeric or haldi (Curcuma longa)-Rhizome 1-3 gm and massage it with both hands, starting from the chin and sia), constant hunger (polyphagia), weight loss, vision with lukewarm water this by taking care of skin by good night's sleep .Sleep going downwards. The pressure should not be applied when changes and fatigue. * Blackberries or jamun (Syzigium cumini)-seed pow- keeps young , slim and sexy by strengthening mental and bringing the hands back to the chin, but only as you massage Ayurveda can greatly help diabetic patients. Diabetes der 3-6 gm with water physical health of an adult . Beauty sleep is not just a myth downwards. This helps to delay formation of lines on the neck is named Prameha in Ayurveda. Among three types of * Medhasringi (Gymnema sylvestre)- Leafs 3-6 gm but helps to stay young by lowering stress level ,prevent- and also reduces double chins. Prameha occurring due to three doshas Vata, Pitta and * Fenugreek or Methi (Trigonella foenum)-leaves and ing weight gain and strengthening immune system . For all skin types, an under-eye cream should be applied Kapha, the Vata type of Prameha is most difficult to treat seed 3-6 gm with water The skin goes through renewal process at night which around the eyes and wiped off with moist cotton wool after 15 as per Ayurveda. 'Aasya Sukham, Swapana Sukham' i.e. * Kumari (Aloe vera) juice or leaf Pulp 10-15 ml helps to remain radiant ,smooth and youthful skin . minutes. prolonged sitting or sleeping and heavy unhealthy diets * Neem (Azadirachtha indica)-seeds, Leaf and stem While you sleep, the skin repairs itself but adopting few The hands may be massaged with a hand cream, especially are actual causes of diabetes. It has been narrated in bark 3-6 gm with water simple ayurvedic beauty tips can improve your skin around the nails, so that the cuticle remains soft. Ayurveda that long periods of physical inactivity, laziness, * Vijayasara (Pterocarpus marsupium)-stem 3-6 gm tone,reduce blemishes and give radiant glow and you can If there is acne / pimples, apply medicated lotion on the sleeping for long hours, and excessive intake of food with water wake up with soft glowing skin ,bright eyes and shiny hair eruptions and leave on overnight. If there are pimple marks, which is heavy to digest like dairy products, meat of aquat- * Karela (Bitter gourd-Momordica charantia)-seeds A bedtime beauty care routine is of much importance, so apply an anti-blemish cream only on the marks and leave on ic and marshy animals, sugar/jaggery preparations, fresh 3-6 gm with water overnight. that the skin is cleansed of make-up, pollutants, dirt and all grains and foods that increase Kapha are the generalized By adopting these healthy eating and lifestyle habits Don'ts the impurities that are deposited on it during the day. Also, causes of Madhumeha. Ayurveda has advised various any individual can avoid diabetes. Moreover these tips Don't use oily cleansers and nourishing / night creams if the will surely help the diabetic patients to fight and beat the all the repair and restoration of the body take place when herbs and herbal formulations which effectively lower skin is oily. side effects of this disease. Trust in goodness of Ayurve- we sleep. The cell renewal process also carries on at night blood glucose level. It can act as an adjuvant along with Don't leave cream on around eyes at night, while you sleep. da and enjoy its benefits. Chronic diabetic patients may when the body is at rest. Therefore, we should ensure that conventional medicine by its rejuvenating and restora- It can lead to puffiness around eyes. consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician. the skin is clean and the pores are free, so that the skin's tive remedies to overcome the side effects and complica- (The author is a beauty expert) (The author is Assistant Professor, Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Jammu)