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MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY Eng^ging g^ngster dr^m^ "Never had to give up on good It was a gangster film that catapulted him from the assassin Bhanke (Jatin Goswami), who looks upto him like film role for theatre preoccupation" ranks of 'also-rans' to the big league of Bollywood. a disciple. Over the killings, they develop a bond and Five years after making his mark in the film industry become friends. Do not ever mistake Saurabh Shukla as with 'Gangs of Wasseypur part 2' with the role of Faizal, However, Babu is unaware that Bhanke has a contract any other Bollywood comedian. He is one who avenged the death of his father Sardar Singh (Manoj to kill a fourth man, and that happens to be Babu himself. Bajpayee ), Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back on home turf with In the ensuing shootout, Babu doesn't die. Instead he of the finest actors in Bollywood and his 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz ', a film that tells the story of returns from coma after eight years swearing revenge National Award for his performance of revenge by a gangster for the wrongs done to him. against people who destroyed his life. A revenge drama the small court judge in Jolly LLB is just a It may have been five years since 'Gangs of Wassey- on the lines of gangster films like Gangs of Wasseypur (part pur part 2' but in Babumoshai Bandookbaaz ', Naaazud- I and 2) , 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz ' has all the elements drop in the ocean. Barff, a Hindi play din shows the same spunk and street smartness that he to keep the audience engaged - an engaging screenplay, directed and written by Saurabh Shukla displayed as Faizal in that film. punchy dialogues and raw action and love making scenes. in which he also plays one of the key Though it is not a patch on 'Gangs of Wasseypur ' series and Tarantino films , roles, is being staged very successfully 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is sure to across the country. In a one-to-one with appeal to the lovers of gangster flicks. Shoma A Chatterji, Shukla holds forth on theatre, cinema, acting and the direction Also the film is full of in which these cultural worlds are flowing. abuses and love making Tell us a little about the play Barff. scenes that had been It is based on a short story by Ranjeet Kapoor. I bought it to make a film but when I got a call from Bharangam to ordered to be removed stage a play, I felt it could be turned into a play. It is a very unusual play produced by Ashvin Gidwani. Barff is a thriller that covers the events of a cold, snowy night in a village in by the Censor Board Kashmir. I play Dr. Siddhanth Kaul, who comes to the aid of two desperate parents of an ailing child persuaded by the before the film appellate cabbie who is driving him around to come and take a look at the child. tribunal allowed them. The press notes and ads tout the play as a thriller. Why? The thriller as a genre is not very popular in Indian the- The first half moves at a fast pace. How- atre. Thrillers are a great medium to tell a story because they ever, the film tends to lag a bit in the sec- not only provide you with an edge-of-the-seat experience, ond half. Director Kushan Nandy, howev- but are more engaging. But as you go along in Barff, it setting and exclusive seclusion that would help construct er, manages to keep the audience hooked moves much beyond the thriller genre bringing across con- illusions, so I chose Kashmir. Unlike everyone who lives in all through the length of the film with its flicting questions of truth, reality and belief. the Kashmir Valley, the people in Maharashtra do not have various twists and turns. Since it is set in a small and deserted village in to face anxiety and a fear of the unknown every minute of Kashmir Valley, would you call it a political play? Also the film is full of abuses and love their lives. I had travelled to Kashmir for the shooting of a The story was not written with the agenda of Kashmir's making scenes that had been ordered to be film. The local people are as beautiful as the place is. While politics. But I believe that a story is never free from the pol- I interacted with them, I could sense volatility in them when removed by the Censor Board before the itics of the land it is set in. At many levels, the beliefs of the film appellate tribunal allowed them. it comes to trust. Villages deserted by the inhabitants in doctor and the Kashmiri couple never meet on common search of safer pastures complemented the demands the Watching the film makes one realise ground. This brings out the larger theme of 'what is truth that it is these scenes that lend an element story made. and what is illusion', something one need not travel to Why do theatre when an actor already has a good of rawness required in a gangster flick. Kashmir to learn. We are faced with this question in our demand in cinema which is more visible, powerful The film also boasts of a excellent back- daily lives too. and paying? ground score. The music of the film is, As an actor and writer on stage and on screen, I never had to give up on a good film role because of my however, ordinary. what differences do you find in these two media? preoccupation with theatre. So when actors say that they do As the sharpshooter Baby out to take For me, a play and a film is the same so far as the writing not do theatre because it might mean giving up on a meaty revenge against those who wrecked his life, of it goes. A film is written three times – once during the film role, they are wrong. For films, I agree that we are all Nawazuddin Siddiqui is outstanding. He scripting, once during the production and once when it is busy actors and I am one of them. Most of it comes from the shows the same spunk and street smart- being edited on paper and later on film. For me, theatre passion we have for our work. We must also earn from act- demands the same industry and focus. So far as acting on Directed by Kushan Nandy, 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz ness that he brought to screen as Faizal in ing. But as actors, theatre allows us to grow, to develop and stage goes, for me the writer stopped the moment I decided ' is the story of sharpshooter Babu Bihari(Nawazuddin Sid- 'Gangs of Wasseypur part 2'. not to get stuck in the groove with similar roles in umpteen the story was good enough to go on stage. I then had to think films. diqui). Babu Bihari is usually hired by two rival politicians, While in that film, he was part of an ensemble cast, in like a director, how to amalgamate various elements like set Has commercial cinema changed in recent Dubey (Anil George) and Sarita jiji (Divya Dutta) to elim- 'Babumoshai', he is the main protagonist and does a good job in carrying the film on his shoulders. design and lighting and visually translate the script. But in times? inate their rival opponents. theatre, actors play a huge role in interpreting the larger pic- Bidita Bag is brilliant as Phulwa and lends the required Yes, of course it has. You have mainstream films which While executing one of his contracts, he meets and falls ture, serving as a micro-view to the subject. Switching roles have wonderful stories and span a multiple of genres. Films boldness to her character. Jatin Goswami has done a good in love with Phulwa (Bidita Bag). In fulfilling a contract needed to be very fluid. like Paan Singh Tomaar, Jolly LLB, Neerja and Dangal are for Phulwa, he kills two men that turns Saritaji against job as Bhanke. The rest of the cast, including Divya Dut- Why choose Kashmir of all places? all mainstream films made on big budgets with big stars. him. ta, Shraddha Das, Anil George, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Barff was originally set against a rainy day in Malshej But their storylines, treatment and strategy do not fall with- During another contract for Dubey where he has to kill Murli Sharma and Bhagwan Tiwari also managed to Ghat, which gets secluded during the monsoons. But I felt in the ‘mainstream’ as we know it. This is a quality theatre three men of Sarita, he has to compete with a younger impress. the story and characters demanded a more-than-normal already has grown with. (TWF)

HEALTHLINES S. Compound M^n^ging Menstru^l cycle A ray of hope for arthritis Excelsior Correspondent suffering from arthritis of the knee joint. The doctors at Ahmedabad and Delhi advised number of painkillers and Thanks to ancient science Ayurveda which came up with physiotherapy treatment but without any significant relief. a unique wonder drug under the name of S.Compound. Finally the doctors at the Central Government Health Work on herb was started in the year 1974 and ultimate- Scheme, Delhi prescribed the drug "S.Compound" an ly it was confirmed that the herb has great potential in Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Jammu based com- inflammatory conditions. However, its role on arthritis was pany Rahul Pharma. He stated that the drug was so effec- explored because it was the most neglected disease by the tive that within four weeks there was a marked improve- scientists and Medical fraternity. The available pain killers ment in the condition of his wife. He said that he consulted were causing huge harm to our body systems and some of the discoverer of this wonder drug Dr.VirenderMahajan the available pain killers were even banned in Europe. who has been awarded National Award by the President of The herbal medicine S.Compound was compared with India and even by the J&K Government for his outstanding Phenylbutazone by the scientists of Central Drug Research contribution in the field of Ayurvedic research. Institute Lucknow in the year 1983 and was found better in Dr. Mahesh Chander Sharma, senior Ayurveda efficacy Physician described S.Compound as a wonder drug and Controlled Clinical trials were carried out on human confirmed its role in cancer. He stated that when used with beings suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis; Is not only its conventional drugs of cancer in terminal cases, I had efficacy was confirmed but it was also found safe in long observed that the drug maintain Quality of the patient. He duration. The research work was published in Eastern confirmed that S.Compound has more than 70-80% success Pharmacist which was reported by country's premier News rate in Rheumatoid arthritis patients. However ir checks Agency United News of India on 21.06.1982 0under the the further aggravation of joints in early stages Rashim Deepika in a society. During starting days of periods, girls get panicky, they Most of the girls start to menstruate between 10 to 15 have to go through a biological change which is not so years of age. The average age is 12 years but every girl has easy for them to share with everyone. On contrary to this, its own schedule. Usually periods start one or two years if boys are more sensitized, it will give a great push to after growth of pubic hair. Sharing information about girls to behave comfortable in these days also and defi- periods and advice is the best way to understand about nitely their comfortably level will be lowered. periods. It becomes necessary that we educate our young Govt. has launched schemes for promotion of men- generation, both boys and girls about it. Girls need not to strual hygiene. The scheme as part of Adolescent carry the burden of monthly periods. It is the pride of –Reproductive & Sexual Health. Self Help Groups are every girl. supplying sanitary napkins “freedays” in certain districts Menstrual circle has put women and adolescent girls @ Rs. 7.50/- per pack of six sanitary napkins which are under socio-cultural restrictions. Limited access to safe centrally procured. sanitary products and facilities is believed, to be the one A very good initiative taken under Swachh Bharat of the constraints in school attendance. Mission. The University grant commission has issued a In previous times, girls during monthly periods had to caption: Hope for arthritis patients. The news states The developer of the Drug Dr.Virender Mahajan who circular for installation of eco friendly sanitary napkin Jammu Pharmaceutical firm has developed an Ayurvedic live a painful life. There were myths; she should not take vending machines at all women’s hostels in universities devoted his almost all his life today is the happiest person shower on during these Medicine that may prove a ray of hope for arthritis patients. because the plant on which he started working in 1974 is across the nation. Our State It was observed during trials conducted in patients suffer- days. There is no logic Government needs to also known by the name of his drug S.Compound; its refer- between shower and peri- ing from chronic Rheumatoid arthritis that the drug afford- ence can be seen in number of reference books of Europe, broaden the concept at ed between 70 and 80 percent relief with regard to swelling ods. During those days We are living in an educated global world, grass root level. From the USA. Dr.Mahajan who graduated in Ayurveda in 1970 was mostly people took bath in in joints and tenderness, morning stiffness, walking time given Doctor of Science by Sri Lanka University. He was level of middle school to rivers, ponds. To avoid where boys as well as girls need to be universities, these machines and patients own impression of overall disease activity. given National Award 1986 by , The President of India and water to get polluted with should be installed. According to Eastern Pharmacist, a leading pharmaceutical J&K Government Award on the occasion of Independence this monthly bleeding, they sensitized with these social behaviours. Surprisingly journal, it appears that the drug acts on the basic patholog- Day 1988.Dr. Mahajan was former President Board of were not allowed to take Government has kept 12% ical process responsible for the genesis of Rheumatoid Unani and Ayurvedic Systems of Medicines. He is also con- bath. During periods, to GST Tax on sanitary nap- arthritis. nected with number of research and professional organisa- Due to coverage in large number of Indian News Papers, avoid urinary infections also, girls were prohibited to kins and exemption on Sindoor, bangles, bindis. The pri- tions in India and Abroad. take bath in open places. As hygiene level maintenance orities of government. seems to be misplaced and that is Indian Health Minister gave. A statement in November Dr.Mahajan has made a very big offer to research 1983 that Rahul Pharma Jammu developed an Ayurvedic was low, they were not allowed to be associated in why government thinks Sindoor, bangles and bindis are Institutions for free supply of S.Compound. He has organ- more important than Sanitary napkins or it is not consid- drug in the name of S.Compound .The main ingredient of kitchen or religious work. ised number of Camps in J&K and outside J&K for arthritis Now scenario has changed, now a days in most of the ered as an essential product. the drug is Salai sGuggul. This drug is claimed to be very & allied ailments. Mr Sudhir Arora, one of the leading Indian houses there is toilet facility, girls take shower Disposal of Sanitary napkins is also a matter of con- effective for the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis. Chartered Accountant of Jammu who had a severe attack of daily during periods also, proper hygiene levels are main- cern. As a part of Swatch Bharat mission its disposal need Former Union Minister of State for Commerce Shantilal arthritis which made him crippled told the Excelsior that tained. Use of sanitary napkins has resulted in hygienic to be done in environmental friendly manner. Patel while speaking to Indian Express on 29.05.2004 stat- the drug S.Compound gave him a new lease of life because and comfortable periods to girls. We are living in an edu- Most of currently available napkins are made out of ed that Arthritis is one of the most painful diseases and has "I was very much depressed with arthritis. It is really a cated global world, where boys as well as girls need to be plastic, the burning of these non biodegradable causes air increased many folds due to change in life style of people, Make in India product and should be promoted by all sensitized with these social behaviours. pollution. Disposal of sanitary napkin should be consid- he said,based on his experiences, that the persons who live means. He also confirmed that the product was exhibited by A girl should not feel helpless, as she has to go through ered as medical waste. a sedentary life are the most affected people. Indian High Commission in Vienna as Make in India prod- this cycle. Our male generation needs to be properly edu- Installing incinerators in schools for disposal of these Patel, while narrating an example, said that his wife was uct in April 2016." cated, so that this cycle should be taken as normal thing sanitary napkins. Use of Environmental friendly napkins.