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MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY An engaging entertainer W inning the W orld Cup is next t arget From a nondescript small town EXCERPTS OF THE INTERVIEW: TUBELIGHT is a story about a man's unshakeable belief. in Nadia district of West Fifteen years is a long time. Whom do you give Based on the adage, ‘Faith can move mountains’, the film Bengal to the centre stage credit for your excellence in cricket in all these years? revolves around the life of a simpleton named Laxman Singh S peaking of scenes worth notic- of International Cricket as Jhulan: My coaches, family members and my teammates. Bisht (Salman Khan). Because of his exceedingly gullible ing, do not miss the scenes the world’s highest wicket – they guided and helped me in shaping my cricket career . nature, he gets nicknamed as ‘tubelight’, thanks to his taker among the women in Do you think winning the quadrangular series inability to grasp, understand and analyse things like oth- wherein Salman Khan under- ODI, it has been indeed a recently in South Africa will help you in the forth- ers. The story starts off with a narration by Laxman, where- coming World Cup ? in he takes the audiences through his childhood to adult- goes a selection process to join long and difficult journey for lanky 34-year-old Jhulan Jhulan : It has definitely boosted our morale. But playing hood. While the world doesn’t take him seriously, the one the army as well as the scene in World Cup is a different ball game. All of us have to be fit man who always stands by Laxman and has complete faith Goswami. Manik Banerjee in a tête-à-tête with the both physically and mentally and perform. We have to play in him is his younger brother Bharat Singh Bisht (Sohail which has Shah Rukh Khan in a well in every match and any team , which has qualified for the cricketer after Khan). One day, in the wake of the Indo-China war, the Indi- finals, can beat other here. cameo. her new feat an Army invites applications from young Indians to join the In 2002 when you first played for India, you wer In May, 2017 Jhulan army and serve the nation at the time of crisis. While Lax- one of the junior players. Now you are among the sen- Goswami became the lead- man gets rejected outright, Bharat gets chosen to be a part ior most players in the team . Do you feel extra pres- ing wicket taker (181 wick- of the Indian army to go to the border to fight against the expects Kabir Khan to continue this tradition with TUBE- sure for this ? ets) in the ODI in women Chinese invasion. Life falls apart for Laxman when he gets LIGHT as well. But, sadly he disappoints this time. Even Jhulan :Not much of pressure; but we the senior in the team cricket, surpassing Aus- to know that there is no contact with Bharat and that he may though Kabir had a very interesting premise, he fails to con- have more responsibilities – specially when going would be tralian Cathryn Fitz- have died in the war. That’s when Banney chacha (the late vert the same into a good and an engaging entertainer. While tough. patrick (180 wickets). She Om Puri) tells Laxman to have faith that his brother Bharat the film’s first half is decent, the second half starts moving Who in your family supported and supporting you achieved this feat in will return. Does Laxman Singh Bisht’s faith fight the test at an extremely slow pace with absolutely no story to boast most ? Women's Quadrangular of time, does Bharat Singh Bisht return back home safely, about. While there are lots of elements which have been tak- Jhulan : My brothers . Series in South Africa. and what happens ultimately of the Indo-China war is what en for granted in the name of cinematic liberties, there are And who is your guiding force now ? Coming from a humble social background, the journey to forms the rest of the film. Jhulan : All those who are supporting me including par- absolutely zero elements which invoke a shock value in the the top echelon of international cricket where Jhulan has been ents, brothers, coaches and team mates. dragged second half. honoured with Arjuna Award and Padmashri by the coun- You have won many awards and honour . What is Speaking of scenes try, was not a cakewalk. It was one of hard struggle, dedica- next target ? worth noticing, do not miss tion, grit, stamina and of course talent for Jhulan who cap- Jhulan: Winning the World Cup. the scenes wherein Salman tained Indian women cricket from 2008 to 2011. How much is India prepared to face the challenge Khan undergoes a selection Jhulan ,affectionately called 'Babul' at home, was born in in World Cup? process to join the army as Nadia on 25 Nov, 1982 in a middle class family. Playing crick- Jhulan: We are preparing well. We have played tourna- well as the scene which has et was not in vogue then for women and Jhulan was also ini- ments abroad and are having necessary preparatory camps. Shah Rukh Khan in a tially interested in football. But she used to watch her elder How much chances India have to win this World cameo. brother playing on a makeshift wicket at their courtyard in Cup? After having given home. One day one of the regular boys was absent and she Jhulan : It is very difficult to say. As I have earlier men- smash hit films like KICK, was asked to fill the gap. That was the beginning and her tioned the situation in World Cup is all different where per- BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN interest grew and after watching Women's World Cup Crick- forming well matters in each and every match and on a given and SULTAN, expectations et final in1997, she finally decided to go for cricket. day any team can beat the other. were sky high from Salman Jhulan’s parents also wanted her to concentrate more on You are an an all rounder though bowling is your Khan’s TUBELIGHT. studies rather than cricket. But she had made up her mind by main forte. Where you are concentrating more- bowl- Salman Khan plays his part then. As there was no cricket training facilities in Chakdah ing or batting? with utmost sincerity and in Nadia where she lived, she had to travel daily to Kolkata Jhulan: Bowling and batting both. Beside stressing on dedication but it’s the which is 65 km away from her home. Carrying on with stud- fielding as well, as fielding is also a big factor in limited over script which fails him bit- ies and cricket at the same time kept her on the toes through- cricket. terly. Even though Salman out the day. How long you want to play at international level ? Khan tries to be naïve and Jhulan at the outset wanted to be batter. But seeing her Jhulan: As long as I remain fit and enjoy playing cricket. affable, the film’s poor height, which is much more than average Indian girls, her Do you feel the new committee to look after the writing gives him in. Ditto coach Swapan advised her to go for pace bowling. Beside Indian cricket is taking necessary care for the women for the Chinese actress Zhu bowling Julan also trained herself as a batswoman which cricket in India ? is why she is known as "Kapil Dev of Women's cricket in Zhu, who makes her debut Jhulan: They are taking positive steps. India". She has 40 Test wickets in her name in 10 matches. with TUBELIGHT. While How did you feel after making the world record as Overall she has 271 international wickets in 223 games and she is endearing to watch, highest wicket taker in ODI ? has scored 1593 runs with three 50s . She is the highest wick- the weak script fails to Jhulan: I was definitely happy and at the same time relieved et taker in WODIs going past Australian Cathryn Fitzpatrick escalate the impact of her that I could achieve the goal before the World Cup. But I was record of 180 wickets. performance. The Indian more happy as India won the tournament there (quadrangu- She achieved the feat during the Women’s Quadrangular audiences will find it tough lar tournament in South Africa). Series in South Africa and has 181 wickets in 153 matches at to relate to her (half-baked) Your favourite pastime? an average of 21.76 with two 5 wickets and 4 four wickets While the promos of TUBELIGHT simply ‘lightened’ up character in the film. The little boy Matin Rey Tangu is cute Jhulan : Listening to music and reading books, specially hauls. In ODIs she has 919 runs in 153 matches. In 2011 when everyone’s excitement about the film, the film fails to live and endearing in his character, but doesn’t get to do much. books on Swami Vivekananda and Marion Jones and others India failed to win, she took 6 for 31 against New Zealand]. upto its title and eventually falls flat completely. The film’s Sohail Khan, on the other hand, is convincing in his extend- which help me to tackle odd situations. (TWF) story (Kabir Khan) is raw, extremely half-baked and total- ed cameo kind of role and plays his part with sincerity. The ly convoluted. The film’s screenplay (Kabir Khan, Parveez (late) Om Puri delivers a memorable performance, while Shaikh) is very convenient and rests on a wafer thin plot Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo is effective. Rest of the actors help HEALTHLINES that gets stretched way too long, thus, spoiling the film’s the film in move forward. novelty in a big way. The screenplay seems to have been born The music (Pritam) of TUBELIGHT is very average. out of convenience rather than conviction. Even though the ‘RADIO’ is the only chartbuster song in the film. On the oth- ALL ABOUT VITILIGO film has been based on the adage ‘Faith can move moun- er hand, the film’s background score (Julius Packiam) is tains’, TUBELIGHT just does not hold any kind of solid con- good. Dr. Devraj Dogra, Dr. Mubashar Mir tent to mirror the same. The film is not at all convincingly The film’s cinematography (Aseem Mishra) is excellent. Vitiligo is a disease that is characterised by white blotches made in the context of a backdrop of a war as it lacks the The way in which he has captured the locations are worth on the skin due to loss of normal skin colour. It can affect the emotional connect with the audiences. The film’s dialogues mentioning. The film’s editing (Rameshwar S. Bhagat) is skin on any part of your body. It may also affect hair and the (Manurishi Chadha) are just about average and very much decent, if not outstanding. mucosal surfaces. unlike a typical ‘Salman Khan film’. On the whole, TUBELIGHT come across as a colossal dis- The colour of hair and skin is determined by a pigment After having started his career working on documentary appointment as it fails to engross the audiences due to its present in human skin and hair known as melanin. Vitiligo films, director Kabir Khan gradually progressed into Bolly- wafer thin plot. At the Box-Office, the movie will take a occurs when the cells called melanocytes that produce melanin wood with films like KABUL EXPRESS, NEW YORK, EK jumpstart due to Salman Khan’s star power and accelerate die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, THA TIGER, BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN and PHANTOM. but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin like over the weekend and the extended weekend [due to the Eid Known for his peculiar style of filmmaking and for his knack in Indian population. One thing that must be clear is that vitili- festivities], post which, the business will see a sizeable drop. go is not life-threatening or contagious. However due to the of extracting exemplary performances from his actors, one (http://www.bollywoodhungama.com) obvious cosmetic blemish it can be stressful, patients often have inferiority complex and depression. Due to the myths and Today is World V itiligo BEAUTY TIPS misconceptions surrounding the condition the patients often face social isolation and discord. go.Due to the lack of information and dismay associated with What causes vitiligo? disease patients often land up in unsafe hands of quacks and Vitiligo is believed to occur due to destruction of pigment untrained people claiming cure. The unscientific and poten- Summer beauty hacks for working women forming cells known as melanocytes. These cells produce the tially harmful substances used by them often hasten the dis- pigment known as melanin that gives colour to your skin, hair ease course besides pushing the patients towards serious side free of oil. and eyes. The exact reason why this happens is still unknown effects and comorbidities. If your skin is dry, nourish it at night, after cleansing. Apply however it may be related to: * All white patches are vitiligo? a nourishing cream and massage it into the skin, using circu- Autoimmune Phenomenon: A disorder in which your No, all white patches are not vitiligo. There are many con- lar strokes. The pressure should be more as you go upwards immune system attacks and destroys the melanocytes in the ditions when the white patches appear on skin. Thus, consid- and slightly outwards. Wipe it off after 3 to 4 minutes of mas- skin. ering the nature of the disease it is highly recommended that sage. Role Of Genetic Factors: Positive family history is seen any white patch should be examined by a dermatologist. * Is Vitiligo Dangerous? Twice a week use a face mask. Apply it on the face, avoid- in many patients of vitiligo pointing towards a role of heredi- It must be understood that vitiligo is a disease limited to ing the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off when it is dry. tary genes. skin without any direct internal organ involvement. It is not a To refresh your make-up, you need to carry a few items in A trigger event: Such as sunburn, stress or exposure to dangerous or life-threatening problem. Though, most patients your handbag. During summer, fragrant wet tissues can be industrial chemicals have psychological impact, excessive anxiety and depression most refreshing. They are easily available. Use them to cleanse How does vitiligo present? The key sign of vitiligo is patchy loss of skin colour in the too. The patients need adequate counselling and reassurance the skin and remove grease and sweat. A powder compact of form of depigmented chalky white or milky white patches. Usu- about the nature of disease and that the disease is essentially pressed powder is also handy. It helps to get rid of that oily ally, the mark first shows on sun-exposed sites and trauma a cosmetic problem without serious life-threatening compli- look in summer. First wipe with the tissues and then dab pow- prone sites, such as the hands, feet, arms, face elbows, knees cations. der. You also need a lipstick to touch-up after lunch. Apply etc. Also, the disease occurs more in the hyper-pigmented areas * Is vitiligo related to albinism or skin cancers? Shahnaz Husain powder on the lips and then apply lipstick. Remember to car- of the body like face, axilla, groin, areola and genitalia. Vitiligo is not related to albinism or skin cancers. Albinism Warm weather, sunshine and long ry a small bottle of cologne, or your favourite deodorant. Other accompanying signs may include premature whiten- is a genetic disorder, the patients born with this have no The hair attracts dirt and pollutants from the environment ing or greying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows melanin. These patients have white skin all over, including days at open places particularly just like the skin. The frequency of shampoo depends on the or beard known as leukotrichia. It may also present as white hair, iris and eyebrows, since birth. On the other hand, vitili- parties and weddings etc takes a hair type and the weather. For normal to dry hair, shampoo patches in the mucosal tissue that line the inside of your mouth go patients have normal skin at birth. Later in life they devel- and condition the hair twice a week. For oily hair, wash the and nose. Vitiligo can start at any age, but often appears before op abnormal immune response towards melanocytes causing toll on your skin and hair during this hair three to four times a week. age 20.It affects both the sexes equally but girls usually devel- their destruction. Similarly, vitiligo has no association with Apply warmed olive oil once a week. Avoid vigorous mas- op the disease early.Depending on the type of vitiligo the skin malignancies. season .With the temperatures rising patches may be seen in different arrangements and configu- sage. Next morning, wash the hair with a mild herbal sham- * What and how much to expect from treatment: it is essential that you avoid becom- rations. Generally speaking around 70 percent patients can be ade- poo. Add the juice of one lemon to a mug of water and use it Patches may be diffusely present and bilaterally symmetri- quately managed with available therapies. With advent of ing an overheated, frizzy and sweaty as a last rinse. cal. Thisis the most common type, called generalized vitiligo. recent dermatosurgical methods which mainly are based on mess., it is a task to look calm and Use a scarf or a chunni to cover the head while traveling In segmentalvitiligo, patches involve particular segment of to work. This helps to protect the hair from dust and sun- body area unilaterally. This type tends to occur at a younger the principle of transferring melanocytes from normal skin to cool when you step outside your exposure. age, usually progresses for a year or two and then stops. the vitiliginous skinhave further increased the success rates in home. Although long hair is in fashion, avoid keeping it loose, In focal vitiligo, the white patches cover only a few areas treatment and patient satisfaction. while you are at work. This is more so in summer. Fussing focally. Treatment in vitiligo is based on certain factors like age of Your summer go much more smoothly which quick the patient, the progression of disease, psychosocial consid- Ayurveda beauty tips and the good news is that you'll find with the hair is most distracting. Put it up in a roll or pin it It's difficult to predict how your disease will progress. The forms of vitiligo other than segmental type usually follow a erations and the affordability and availability of treatment most of what you need in your kitchen cupboard. up. It can also be tied back in a pony tail. Actually, pony tails protracted and an unpredictable course. Sometimes the patch- forms. The goal of treatment is to stop the disease progression Cleansing is of great importance for the working woman, are in fashion. You can have a high or low pony tail, tied back es stop forming without treatment. Rarely, the skin gets its and to induce regimentation. who leaves home to get to work, battling through traffic and with ribbons. In fact, match the ribbon with the colour of your colour back. Medical management forms the first line of treatment with exposing herself to the grime and pollutants in the air. Cleans- outfit. Or, use a hair accessory. Many kinds of clips and oth- YOUR DOUBTS ANSWERED. ing the skin at night, before bedtime, is a must, so that you the use of immunomodulatory drugs to control the activity of er attractive hair accessories are available. But they should Because of the stigma associated with this less talked about can remove make-up, stale sweat and oil deposits, along with the disease and induce repigmentation. Photochemotherapy not be too decorative for work. You can even curl the ends of disease there are a number of misconceptions associated and dirt and air pollutants. forms the backbone of medical management.Surgical and the hair with curlers and then tie them in a pony tail, or pin questions which need to be answered and understood clearly. A face wash, containing ingredients like Tulsi and Neem, laser assisted techniques aim at repigmentation by grafting then up with a clip. * Can vitiligo spread from one person to the other? would be ideal for summer. It would help to remove impuri- methods in cases of stable vitiligo and to remove the residual Braids (plaits) may also look nice for work, although it may Vitiligo is neither infectious nor communicable. It does not ties, soothe and protect the skin from eruptions and rashes. pigment in cases of extensive vitiligo. take time. Braids for work hairstyle can be done on long and spread from one person to the other. Vitiligo is a disease chiefly After cleansing, tone the skin with chilled rose water or a rose- Interesting work is being done in the field of targeted gene medium length hair. Divide your hair into three parts and limited to depigmentation of human skin and hair. It is based skin tonic. It not only refreshes and cools the skin, but and stem cell therapy which holds promise in the future man- absolutely safe to play, share food and items with your friend closes the pores and helps to stimulate blood circulation to intertwine it like a rope. Towards the end of the braid, use agement of vitiligo. The concept of inducing resident and per- or relative having vitiligo. the skin surface and add a glow. A matte (non-shiny and oil- elastic band or a ribbon to tie it up. Braids look neat on young ilesional melanocytes and preventing using growth factors * Can vitiligo spread by intake of certain foods? free) day cream or moisturizer is ideal if the weather is hot working women. A common myth is that it occurs by intake of fish and milk holds promise. and humid. For dry skins, spray on a moisture mist. If your As far as the new trends are concerned, the more natural together however the truth is that it has no relation with intake With introduction of safer drugs and effective surgical tech- work entails traveling, apply a sunscreen. For oily skin, oil- look in hair is making its way in, with a look of ease. Keep the of milk, fish or both. niques successful treatment of patients of vitiligo awaits the free sunscreens are available. hair away from the face. If you have short hair, wear it softly * It is said vitiligo is an incurable disease, is it so? patients along with a promise to offer much more in the near Use a facial scrub two or three times a week. A facial scrub and naturally layered. Even in hair colour, use subtle colours future. with natural highlights. Patients suffering from vitiligo need not to be discouraged helps to remove dead cells and provides deep cleansing of the by such statements. The specialty of dermatology and der- (The authors are HoD & MD Resident , Department of Dermatology Venereology (The author is delhi based bauty expert) skin. It brightens and refines the skin, and also keeps the pores matosurgery offers excellent results majority of cases of vitili- & Leprosy , GMC Jammu)