ENTERTAINMENT z Friday z May 7, 2021 5 Ajay Devgn to reprise the role of Meera Desothale opens up about her journey! Vijay Salgaonkar from Drishyam, ctor Meera Deosthale came to Mumbai with a makers acquires the rights of dream and a lot of apprehension in her heart Aabout how the city and the industry would be to her. However, a few years down the line, and Meera has Drishyam 2! already made quite a name for herself through her shows Udaan and Vidya. Talking about how it all began for her, Oats Mini Uttapam she says, “I am from a small town and I had a lot of inhi- bitions about Mumbai and the entertainment industry. But since the time I came here, I had the support of my mom, who has been living with me. She is always there and her guidance has been incredible. I remember she would accompany me when I would go for 3-4 auditions in a day and we would only return home at night. But Udaan, it has been a bit easier,” she says. In fact, life changed after Udaan quite drastically, she says, “Udaan was a great show and it made me who I am. I remember my mom would often get calls after my episodes in Udaan. My parents were also apprehensive She said yes, but that I needed to work on myself. After about me being part of the industry, but seeing me in that, I got my dad to enroll me in an acting course. I was jay Devgn starrer Drishyam was a suspense drama with a nail-bit- Udaan actually helped them understand my career so focussed and have been since then. I remember I used Ingredients ing finish. Its stunning, gripping, edge-of-the-seat, shocking story choice,” she says. to love watching Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and actually play 1/2 cup oats Awas based on the Malayalam film Drishyam by Jeethu Joseph. Her aspiration to become an actor was her biggest moti- out the scenes in my head. I knew this is what I wanted to salt as required Recently, the sequel of Malayalam film was premiered on Amazon Prime vation, says Meera. “I remember it all started when I do in life and that determination is what has helped me 1/2 cup grated carrot and just like its first part, Drishyam 2: The Resumption spread magic asked my mom if I was pretty enough to become an actor. get here,” she says. 1/3 cup capsicum (green pepper) among the audience with its top-notch screenplay. The production house, 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil Panorama Studios who produced the Hindi remake has brought the rights Jacqueline Fernandez launches YOLO foundation; aims to yellow bell pepper as required of the Malayalam crime drama sequel. Although, they haven't disclosed the 1/3 cup semolina director's name as last year the director Nishikant Kamat who directed the spread kindness through this initiative 1 tablespoon green chilli Hindi version died due to Chronic Liver Disease. The official Instagram 1/3 cup paneer handle of Panorama Studios released a statement announcing that they he actress has set up the You front line workers who continue to 4 tablespoon thick sour curd have acquired the rights of Drishyam 2. The handle captioned it, ''We are Only Live Once foundation to work relentlessly, the Mumbai Police powdered black pepper as required thrilled to announce that we have acquired the Hindi remake rights of Tcreate and share stories of Force. Method: #Drishyam2 - The Resumption. @kumarmangatpathak @abhishek- kindness in everyday life. She has tied She took to her social media and First blend the oats in a grinder till they form a coarse pow- pathakk."In the released press statement, the director of Malayalam up with several NGOs that cater to the wrote in a post, “We have this one life, der. Take the oats powder in a bowl and add semolina (sooji) in Drishyam Jeethu Joseph said, ''The story of Drishyam 2 resonated with different needs in our society to begin let’s do whatever we can to make a dif- it. Now add the curd to it, along with some water. Add salt and people and I am so glad that Panorama Studios will make it reach a wider with. Now, when the world needs it ference in this world!! I am proud to black pepper according to taste. Mix it properly and keep aside audience with the Hindi remake. I am looking forward to it." more than ever before, the actress has announce the launch of the YOLO for 2 minutes. Drishyam 2: The Resumption is a 2021 Indian Malayalam crime drama set up a platform to provide relief and Foundation; an initiative to Create and Take a non stick tawa and grease it with olive oil. Spread a film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony help to those who need it. Share Stories of Kindness. spoonful of batter on it. Top it with grated carrot, paneer, Perumbavoor through the company Aashirvad Cinemas. A sequel to their With an NGO called the Roti Bank, In these challenging times, the Yolo green chillies, yellow bell pepper and capsicum. 2013 film Drishyam, the film stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Jacqueline will be providing 1 Lakh initiative to help stray animals. Foundation has partnered with several Cover it and cook on slow flame. Once golden brown from one Esther Anil, reprising their roles from the original. The story takes place Meals this month. Partnering with the Additionally, the actress will also be NGOs to help in whichever way we pos- side, flip it. Once crisp and golden brown from both sides, your six years after the events of Drishyam. Feline foundation the actress has taken distributing masks and sanitizers to sibly can. mini Uttapams are ready to be served. You can either relish them with ketchup or green mint chutney on side. Most common breathing exercises to strengthen your respiratory system

long with maintaining good hygiene, practis- tion pose by joining the head of your thumb and index ing social distancing and wearing a mask all finger. Bring your right hand in Nasagra mudra by Athe time, having healthy lungs can help you folding your middle and index finger. survive the pandemic in a better way. Performing Step 4: Close the right nostril with the thumb of your some breathing exercises every day is one of the easi- right hand. Take a deep breath with your left nostril est ways to maintain muscle strength around the rib and then close it with your ring and little finger. cage and diaphragm. This can help to keep your lungs Step 5: Open your right nostril and breathe out. Then healthy and cut down the risk of complication from breathe in with your right nostril and close it with being infected by the coronavirus. Breathing exercises your thumb. Again open your left nostril and exhale. also help to calm your mind, balance energy, stabilise Pursed lips breathing your mood and increase concentration level. Here are In pursed lips breathing, you breathe in through 5 easy breathing exercises that you must add to your contractions of the lower belly which help to push air your nose and exhale slowly by puckering your lips. daily routine for the sake of your lungs health. out of the lungs. This kind of Pranayama is excellent When feeling short of breath, pursed lips help to get Ujjayi Pranayama or Ocean breath to increase your concentration level and strengthen more oxygen into your lungs and calms you down so The word Ujjayi Pranayama is derived from the the muscles of the lungs. that you can breathe in a controlled manner. Sanskrit word “Ujjayi,” which means to conquer. How to do it: How to do it: Practising this kind of breathing may improve con- Step 1: Sit comfortably on the ground in a lotus pose Step 1: Sit down in a comfortable position with your centration, release tension throughout the body, regu- (knees tucked on above the other) with your hands on back straight and your hand placed on your knees. late the internal temperature of the body and promote the knees, palms facing upward. Keep your spine Step 2: Inhale through your nose for a few seconds lungs function. erect. and try to fill your abdomen with the air, instead of How to do it: Step 2: Take a deep breath in through your nose and your lungs. Step 1: Sit down on the ground in any meditative pose as you exhale pull your navel and stomach back Step 3: Purse your lips and breathe out slowly for 4 to keeping your eyes closed and spine neutral. towards the spine. 6 seconds. Step 2: Take long breaths in and out through your Step 3: Exhale quickly through your nose relaxing Step 4: Repeat the same 5-10 times. mouth, feeling the air passing through your windpipe. your navel and abdomen. Abdomen breathing Step 3: Once you are comfortable with your exhales, Step 4: Repeat this process 10 times then exhale and Diaphragmatic breathing also called abdominal contract the back of your throat to constrict the pas- inhale slowly. breathing or belly breathing encourages complete oxy- sage of air. Your throat will start making a rushing Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing gen exchange. This type of breathing slows the heart- noise while breathing. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama simply means subtle beat and can also stabilize blood pressure. Step 4: Once you are comfortable with exhaling, con- energy clearing breathing technique. Also known as How to do it: strict the throat the same way while inhaling. alternate nostril breathing, this kind of breathing Step 1: Lie down on the back on the floor or the bed Step 5: When you can contract your throat while both exercise helps you manage the stress level, reduce anx- with a pillow beneath your knees and head.Put one inhaling and exhaling, close the mouth and start iety and promote overall well-being. hand above the belly button and the other hand on the breathing through the nose. Fill your lungs, hold your How to do it: heart. Inhale through your nose and notice how your breath for a while and then exhale. Step 1: Sit down comfortably on the ground with your stomach moves as you breathe. Kapalbhati Pranayama or Skull Shining Breath legs crossed and spine erect. Step 2: Slowly exhale through your mouth engaging Kapalbhati Pranayama or Skull Shining Breath is Step 2: Inhale and exhale a few times slowly to make your stomach muscles, pushing all the air out of the an alternating, short explosive exhales and longer yourself comfortable in this position. belly. inhales technique. Exhales are generated by powerful Step 3: Rest your left hand on your thigh in a medita- General Knowledge Question 1. Which organ of the human body produces a 6. Nerves from the eyes and ears are connected to the brain and spinal cord? fluid known as bile? the A. Arachnoid B. Pleural Membrane A. Pancreas A. Cerebrum C. Meninges B. Gall Bladder B. Cerebellum D. None of the above C. Kidney C. Medulla Oblongata D. Liver D. Spinal Cord 11. The process of transfer of hereditary charac- ter from one generation to another is known 2. Which of the following is not a function of 7. Define Blood Pressure: as...... ? liver? A. It is the pressure that blood clot exerts over A. Genes A. Regulation of Blood Sugar brain. B. Mutation B. Storage of Blood B. It is the pressure that blood receives on C. Variation C. Filtering the blood account of faulty commands from the brain. D. Genetics D. Reproduction C. It is the pressure that fatness or old age exerts on the body’s circulatory system. 12. Who is known as father of genetics? 3. Heart is made up of: D. It is the amount of pressure on the blood as a result of the heart’s pumping function and the A. Gregor Mendel A. Non-Striated muscle resistance of the arterial walls. B. Augustinian friar B. Cardiac muscle C. Norman Borlaug C. Adipose Tissue 8. Name a blood vessel which carries deoxygenat- D. M.S Swaminathan D. Striated Muscle ed blood? 13. Who coined the term Mutation? 4. Where does the digestion of protein starts in A. Aorta our body? B. Pulmonary Artery A. James Watson C. Hepatic Artery B. Herman Joseph Muller A. Mouth D. Pulmonary Vein C. Hugo de Vries B. Stomach D. None of the above C. Duodenum 9. 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