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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ NATURE 'I 't work to satisfy myself ' Indebited to dogs SHAHID KAPOOR'S LIFE Maneka incident public in case the public reacted negatively to the use of dogs in rockets. AT THE MOMENT IS ALL Look up at the stars. Will human Baars and Lisichka were not as lucky. beings ever reach any of the millions of Their rocket exploded 28 seconds after ABOUT LOVE AND WAR, worlds around us? Will the one foray to take off. the moon ever be duplicated? Will any THANKS TO PRABHU Belka and Strelka spent a day in human ever set foot on Mars? space aboard Sputnik 5 on 19 August If we do get to another planet, I hope DEVA WHO HAS TURNED 1960 before safely returning to Earth. those explorers will remember that they They were the first Earth-born creatures HIM INTO A ROMEO- owe it all to dogs. to go into orbit and return alive. The Russians were the first to attempt Strelka went on to have six puppies CUM-FIGHTER IN HIS to go into space. with a male dog named Pushok who was The first living being sent into orbit UPCOMING FILM R... also sent for many ground-based space was a dog, Laika — a sweet-tempered experiments, but never made it into stray with Siberian Husky blood in her, RAJKUMAR. space.[ One of the pups was named plucked off the streets of Moscow and Pushinka and was given to President put into the Sputnik rocket on 3rd SREYA BASU IN John Kennedy's daughter Caroline by the November 1957. The scientists had Russian Premier Nikita Krushchev in CONVERSATION WITH made no provision for her safe return 1961. The story goes that the CIA sus- and she died of overheating and stress pected the dog of carrying transmitters in THE ACTOR IN . before the rocket even reached orbit her body and asked for her to be killed where it blew up. Can you imagine how and dissected. Kennedy refused. Pushin- You have always wanted to do a much terror she must have felt for the 7 ka and a Kennedy dog named Charlie hours she was alive, strapped into a tiny 1958.The first dogs to fly were Dezik and rustic action film and it seems Tsygan in 1951 and they flew upto 110 mated and their children were referred to machine. Forty years later, in 1998 Oleg R…Rajkumar just fits the bill. kilometers. Both survived. Dezik was by Kennedy as pupniks. Pushinka's Gazenko, a senior Soviet scientist Right? used again with another dog called Lisa descendants are still living today. involved in the project apologized for her Absolutely. When I was offered the and this time both died. The dogs on the next Sputnik, Pchy- suffering. film, for me it was an easy decision to Many dogs tried to escape. Smelaya olka and Mushka shared their space on Between the 50s and 60s, the Sovi- make because I have always loved ran away a day before she was launched ets sent 57 dogs into space, some more the rocket with other animals and plants. the films that Prabhu Sir has made. I but was caught the next day and sent up than once. Female strays were chosen The rocket blew up and they all died. am sure every boy wants to do a dark, along with another dog called Malyshka. edgy, masaledar action film and as the scientists felt they would be able Sputnik 10 was launched on March to tolerate the extreme stresses of space Bolik was luckier. She ran away some 25, 1961 with Zvezdochka . It is said the R…Rajkumar is full-on, hardcore days before her flight. The scientists sim- action. It is high on style and high on flight better than other dogs As part of Yuri Gagarin named her. Her one orbit their training, they were confined in small ply picked up another untrained dog from mission was a success and a few weeks action. It is a great role for me to get. the street, named her ZIB ( Russian for It's a great change in image to get. boxes for 15–20 days at a time wearing later, on April 12, Yuri Gagarin followed astronaut suits, placed in simulators that replacement for Bolik) and sent her up. the dog he had named into space to The film was earlier titled Ram- She did not die – even though the expe- acted like a rocket during launch, riding become the first human in space. bo Rajkumar but Rambo was rience would have been terrifying. in centrifuges that simulated the high Veterok and Ugolyok were launched replaced with R due to copyright Otyzhnaya made 5 flights before she issues. Now, what does this R acceleration of a rocket launch and on 22 February 1966 on board Cosmos being kept in progressively smaller died. Albina and Tsyganka were even stands for? ejected out of their capsules and fell 110, and spent 22 days in orbit before R for me is robot as I have copied cages to prepare them for the confines landing on 16 March. This spaceflight of of the space module. Even the thought down to earth for 85 kilometers. Surpris- Prabhu Sir like a robot. He even told ingly they both came out alive. record-breaking duration was not sur- me on how to kiss my heroine (Son- of all the suffering that must have gone passed by humans until Soyuz 11 in into their training makes my hair stand Damka and Krasavka were to make akshi Sinha) and during that time how the first orbital flight on 22 December June 1971 and still stands as the longest much I should pout my lips. So what- on end. Many must have died during Prabhu Sir have done together. The achieve stardom you need at least a training – a fact that the Soviets kept con- 1960. However the rocket they were in, space flight by dogs. ever you see on screen, it's Prabhu failed. The dogs were to be ejected but Laika ,Veterok and Ugolyok have Sir's world where all the actors have rest of it, he was standing there and little luck by your side. Having said cealed since the death of Laika had making sure that all the bones in my that, I would like to add that the most touched such an emotional cord all over the ejection seat failed as well. The ani- been commemorated on stamps. Belka just followed him blindly. mals were still in the capsule when it fell and Strelka were stuffed and their bod- How was the shooting experi- body are broken. I used to think I am successful actors are those who have the world. Some died in the rockets due a very good dancer until I met Prab- handled their bad phases well. to technical failures. The ones that lived to earth in the deep snow. The team that ies taken on tour to other countries. But ence? went to locate it did not open it immedi- as our generation passes, they will be It was very tiring also as I had to hu Sir. After dancing with him, I real- Are you satisfied with your were used again. Their diet consisted of ized how much more I have to strug- careergraph? protein jelly, and more than 60% of dogs ately as they reported that there were no remembered less and less. do a lot of action. But I had an absolute signs of life in it. When they did open it Today, astronauts on space platforms ball. gle because his style is very different I don't work to satisfy myself. I work to enter space suffered from constipa- and even more difficult. to satisfy the people I work with. I am tion and gallstones by the time their two days later the dogs were miraculous- are common. Maybe one day we will How is your chemistry with Son- ly found alive and barking! They were reach another planet. Let us not forget akshi Sinha? Do you believe only hard work happy if they are happy with me and flights were over. is not enough to become a suc- my work. Laika was the first dog to go into orbit. flown to Moscow. Krasavka was adopt- the beings who, through their suffering This was the first time me and Son- ed by a scientist and died 14 years later and sacrifices, paved the way. akshi were working together and we cessful hero? What is that one thing that you But many dogs have been put into rock- When I entered the industry I nev- have changed about yourself in the ets that flew below the orbit. 29 such after giving birth to several children. The To join the animal welfare movement contact were comfortable with each other scientists were ordered not to make this [email protected], www.peopleforanimalsindia.org from Day 1. It was really fun working er knew you have to do so many last, say, two-three years? flights took place between 1951- with her. She is a very fine actor and things to become a hero. For exam- I used to shy away from communi- a very, very nice person as well. ple, now just putting your hard work cating with people. But I have HEALTHLINES You are regarded as one of the in a film is not enough. We spend 27- changed that thing about myself. Now best dancers of . It must 28 days and that too 18 hours a day I speak and communicate a lot and I have been easy to match up to for promotion of the film. But every- have seen that it does make a differ- Prabhu Deva's steps? thing seems beautiful to me as I love ence. Connecting with people is very There is a little bit that me and my job. And then there is luck. To important for an actor. (TWF) Physiotherapy in frozen shoulder TRIBUTE Dr. Amresh Jamwal Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive capsulitis or Periarthritis of shoulder is a condition characterized by pain and restriction of movements around the shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder is clas- sified as primary or secondary. Primary Frozen shoulder occurs Kishore .. the legend lives on… without an identifiable cause. Secondary Frozen shoulder occurs as a result of injury, surgery, or illness. Frozen shoulder Raju Vernekar who sang in several Indian languages has three distinct stages of progression: and won 8 Film fare Awards for Best Male Playback holds * Painful or Freezing stage: This stage is characterized by Aspecial day dawns every year on August 4 and Octo- the record for most number of Awards in that ber 13 when the fans of Kishore Kumar all over the world shoulder pain. It starts gradually and progressively worsens. category. The won by him include: 1969, * Frozen stage: Pain may reduce in this stage, although remember him fondly. Kishore Kumar(4 August 1929 - "Roop Tera Mastaana" (Aradhana/S D Burman/Anand 13 October 1987), an actor, lyricist, composer, producer shoulder stiffness and restriction increases. Shoulder range of Bakshi), motion is dramatically reduced. rolled into one was a "versatile genius" who could sing 1975, "Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera" (Amanush/Shyamal * Thawing stage: In this stage the motion gradually increas- in different manner….right from romantic to sad to soul- Mitra/ ), 1978, "Khaike Pan es and the shoulder is more responsive to stretching exercises ful to motivating to classical to patriotic and to ghazals. Banaraswala"(Don/Kalyanji Anandji/ ), 1980 and treatment. Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, at in Mad- "Hazaar Raahen Mudke Dekheen" (Thodisi Bewafaii/ Each stage typically takes months to progress. The normal hya Pradesh, he got his first break in Music Director Khayyam/), 1982 "Pag Ghungroo Baandh Ke progression of Frozen shoulder through all three stages is 's film "Ziddi" (1948) in which he Meera Nachi" (/ / Anjaan), between six months to two years. Without a purposeful effort to sung a song "Marne ki duayen kyon mangu" 1983 "" (Agar Tum Na Hote/ R D Bur- restore motion, the effects of a Frozen shoulder may become that the patient is in. Exercises should be done regularly 1-2 In fact as an actor his first film was "Shikari" (1946) man/ Gulshan Bawra), 1984 "Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain" permanent. in which his elder brother played the lead times a day. It is normal to feel aching or stretching sensations (/ Bappi Lahiri/ Anjaan), 1985 "Saagar Kinaare" The process involves thickening and contracture of the cap- when doing the exercises. However severe and lasting pain role. After this, he got many other assignments. (Saagar/ R D Burman/ ) sule surrounding the shoulder joint. Pain due to frozen shoul- (e.g. more than 30 minutes) is not recommended. Raising of der is usually dull or aching. It can be worsened with attempted The versatile genius who sent viewers into peels of arm forwards often improves first. Getting the hand behind the motion. The pain is usually located over the outer shoulder area laughter with his stupendous performance as a comedi- lower back appears to be the last movement to return. The move- and sometimes the upper arm. The non dominant shoulder is an in "" (1968) , also produced and directed usually more effected as compared to dominant shoulder. Pain ments should not feel painful although feeling of movements movies such as "Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein" (1964), may be worse at night and is provoked by lying on the effected being stiff is normal. "Badhti Ka Naam Daadhi"(1978), "Door Wadiyon Mein shoulder. Motion is also limited when someone else attempts to Indications for treatment by Physiotherapy: Kahim" (1980) and "Zindagi" (1981) move the shoulder for the patient. *Shoulder pain. Pyarelal Sharma (of the famous Laxmikant -Pyarelal Diagnosis of frozen shoulder is based on the history of the * Decreased range of motion. duo) says that "Kishore was a multifaceted personality. patient's symptoms and physical examination. X-rays or MRI * Impaired performance of activities of daily living. "Mr X in Bombay" was the first film for which we com- (magnetic resonance imaging) studies are sometimes used to * Decreased shoulder strength. * Impaired function. posed music and he sang under our direction. The music rule out other causes of shoulder stiffness and pain such as rota- Contraindications / Precautions for treatment by Phys- of that film was a superhit. I can proudly say that the com- tor cuff tear or shoulder dislocation. Signs and Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder: iotherapy: bination of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, and * Decreased shoulder motion. * Mobilization should not be given to patients with joint hyper Kishore Kumar came out with some of the most melodi- * Reduced arm swing while walking. mobility. ous songs. Kishore has shown his histrionics and flair * Holding the arm in a protective manner near the body. * Any malignancy. for yodelling but it is wrong to assume that he was only * Stooped rounded shoulders. * Bone disease detectable on X-ray. intertested in comedy. He sang duets as well as solos * Neck and back pain. * Unhealed fracture. very well." Frozen shoulder can develop after a shoulder is immobilized * Excessive pain. Singer Sudesh Bhosle a king of mimic and a playback for a period of time such as in case of injury or Paralysis. Oth- * Systemic connective tissue disease. singer who is known as a voice of Kishore Kumar " er medical problems associated with increased risk of Frozen * Joint effusion and inflammation. shoulder include Cervical spondylosis, weakness of back mus- Kishoreda is the one and the only versatile artist. I did * Elderly individuals with weakened connective tissue. cles, Parkinson's disease and cardiac disease or surgery. several stage shows between 1982 and 1987 with him. Attempts to prevent frozen shoulder include early motion of the Some useful tips: He was lovable person who always showed concern for shoulder after it has been injured. * If the effected shoulder causes trouble while sleeping at the fellow artists. His golden voice will always be guid- Treatment of Frozen shoulder is aimed at pain control and night, use an extra pillow. Put the pillow under your effected ing force for me". restoration of motion. Medications for management of Frozen shoulder, and sleep on your back. Singer Sadhna Sargam " I am a huge fan of Kishore shoulder include Analgesics, oral steroids, and/ or non-steroidal * Over-the-door pulley systems are a practical way to mobi- Today is His Death Anniversary Kumar. I got chance to sing only two songs with him. One anti-inflammatory medications. In severe cases, manipulation lize the shoulder in multiple planes of motion. The well arm pulls under anesthesia, or surgery are required to restore shoulder was for the film "" (1987) (Music director Rajesh the Frozen shoulder into various stretches. Pulley exercises can ) and another was for "Rukhsat (1988) (music motion. An intensive regime of Physiotherapy is required for a In the initial years his career oscillated between couple weeks following manipulation under anesthesia to pre- be used to perform many of range of motion exercises. directors Kalyanji-Anandji). But one memorable thing is singing and acting. Music director late S. D. Burman vent new adhesions from forming following the manipulation. * Asignificant number of patients with shoulder pain respond recorded several films with him. They included Muni- that during recording Kishoreda used to enthrall the Physiotherapy treatment: favorably to spinal manipulation so it should also be considered maji (1954), (1957) and entire studio with his jubilant mood and used to make Physiotherapy treatment in Frozen shoulder include tech- in cases of Frozen shoulder accompanied by reduced spinal (1957). Then C Ramchandran, Shankar Jaikishan and everyone happy. His flamboyance and his versatility has niques such as stretching, mobilization, range of motion exer- motion. also nurtured him. He was a perfect voice for Dev no parallels. cises for the shoulder to increase its mobility and use of Hot * A common mistake of people with frozen shoulder is that Anand. Kishore Kumar's wife Leena Chandavarkar and packs, IFT and/or other modalities to help decrease pain. Man- they keep it still. Immobility worsens this condition. Gentle move- Then again in 1969 it was under the baton of S D Bur- actress of yesteryears, has no words to describe him. " ual mobilization of the effected shoulder should be performed ment will help to keep the blood flowing to the shoulder. man, he was resurrected. When S D fell ill, his son R D I think everybody loves my husband unconditionally. His by a skilled Physiotherapist. The goal of the manipulation is to * The application of a hot pack or warm shower prior to per- Burman made him to sing for 's "Arad- voice is unmatched. The fans revere him and upcoming manually break free restrictive adhesions and to restore motion. forming exercises and the application of an ice pack to the shoul- hana". "Mere Sapnoki Rani' sung by Kishore was a super singers consider him "Dronacharya. I am no match to It bears the risk of tearing the shoulder joint capsule or causing der afterward will make the exercises more tolerable. hit and he got his first filmfare award for that song. After him in terms of talent". a disruption of internal structures. The Physiotherapist manual- Remember that healing from a Frozen shoulder will take time that he sang for almost all actors right from Rajesh Khan- Such a telanted artist left for heavely abode on Octo- ly moves the shoulder in a manner that will open the joint and and in some cases a lot of time. Exercises need to be done na/Amitabh Bacchan to . Most of the films ber 13,1987 in Mumbai, living his thousands of his fans place tension on the adhesions and contractures. Sometimes every day. You will need to push yourself out of the comfort zone were super hits. In fact in seventees he became the mourning. His melodious voice is eternal and it will quick impulses are utilized to mobilize the restrictions. Frequen- to obtain healing. "voice of ". always be remembered my music lovers. cy and duration of treatment are both dependent on the stage (The author is a Physiotherapist)