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BOOK REVIEW BOLLYWOOD BECKONS JK GEN NEXT A Journalist’s book From Page 1 Jammu based direc- Jammu after graduating with a degree in doing " mimicry" of film stars. tor and actor, Amarjeet commerce from Jammu University. While Iqbal Khan Started his career as a Pratibha Sharma words. It may be mention that many journalistic professional practices. Singh, will make his debut in Bollywood getting ready to become a chartered lead actor in Bullet. After the movie Iqbal of the notable freedom fighters were So it is essential that those who are Name of the Book Journalism and Mass and will be featuring in the movie, "EK accountant, he moved to to pur- did many Music Videos and one of Communication connected, one way or other, with in the media must be well trained Sarkari Joota", being directed by Rahat sue his acting dreams. As a teenager in movies is called Funtoosh. Iqbal's career Authors Dr Sudhir Soni journalism and to name only a few and equipped with the functioning of Kazmi to be released in the month of April Jammu, Raina weighed 107 kg, but lost as an actor in films was going good but Publisher Yking Books Publisher, notables were: Mahatma Gandhi, the media. In addition even the com- Shanti Nagar, Jaipur Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat mon citizens must be in know of the next year. 29 kg after he decided to participate in the he turned to television industry and did Price Rs 1195 modeling competition, 2005 Grasim Mr Rai, who were very skillful communi- various aspects and functioning of Besides being the Art Director of the many serials and Iqbal was a Super hit cators and mobilized the masses. contest, where he was placed actor in no time. Kaisa Ye Pyaar Hai was The arrival of a comprehensive the mass communication. movie, "EK Sarkari Joota" being directed book "Journalism and Mass by Rahat Kazmi, he will be seen in a short among the top five contestants. Raina cur- a big hit in which Iqbal played the lead rently lives in Mumbai with his mother Communication" has come with a role in the movie. His journey as Art Direc- role. He got many awards for his acting fresh year with ample knowledge on tor to Bollywood has another upcoming ever since his father died in 2011. He start- skills. Basically from Sanat Nagar Srina- the mass media-its structure of oper- project of Rahat Kazmi, feature film ed his acting career with a TV show called gar Kashmir Iqbal is also endorsing few ation and impact on the public opin- A "Shakar-Masala", the project will start in Antariksh and later went on to play a role brands. ion. This 318-page book has been the month of November 2013. in the Mithun Chakraborty starrer film Don Muzamil Ibrahim He started his published by the Yking Books, New "Reet" Dogri Feature Film which found Muthu Swami . career from Gladrags and got very Delhi for the scholars, media per- Umar Wani from Nishat Srinagar who noteworthy its entry into 60th National Film Award in famous after appearing in Music videos. sons and even the common people. worked as an actor in Television serials regional category 2012 and was selected Started his acting career with Mahesh New ideas and latest develop- for Ladakh International Film Festival like Vivaah, Chuna hai Aasman, Dharam ments in the craft of mass communi- Patni, was the runner up of Gladrags and Bhatt in his debut film Dhokha, Muzamil cation have been ably projected in features of 2013, "Ruh-E-Tasawuf" and Tele serial did various fashion shows and has acted "Bagh-O-Bahaar", he has to his credit the has recently won the tittle of MTV Crunch this book by Dr. Sudhir Soni of the in many movies as a lead actor. Muzamil Rajasthan University having long field exposure of art directing carnivals Season 2 and is currently working for a is currently working with J P Dutta in Bor- experience in the journalistic field. In this book a like Bhaderwah Festival 2012. Movie. I am born and brought up in der 2 as one of the lead actors. Basical- the Preface, he opines, "The scope He also did lke Sa Re Ga Ma, Seed- of journalism is very vast and all per- hi Baat Meri Koshish Mera Vishwaas , kashmir,did my schooling and college ly from Rajbagh Srinagar Kashmir, Muza- from kashmir, came to Mumbai 5 yrs back mil is also among the top leading models vading this book "Handbook of rich mine of Kunju Chanchalo, Amanat, Bete Ki Chah, Journalism and Mass Bakhre Bakhre Sach, Star Baal Kalakar, to play snooker nationals and was sup- of world. Muzamil is also one of the Kash- posed to stay here for just six days but Communication" attempts to include Lambi Duwari, Ae Watan Tere Liye, miri youngsters who has a bright future in all the important aspects, as far as information Dhanak, Dogri K Lok Hasya Vyang, and luck played its game and i got a call from bollywood. possible which play important role in projects of various Television Channels of Gladrags for which I had filled the form in Khalida, a Kashmiri girl was launched the field of journalism. In the present India like DD National, DD , DD Go air flight for timepass while coming to by YRF in their first television soap context and in the perspective of Mumbai... that’s where it all started," said on this Kashir, DD Jammu, Zee Kashmir and Kismat. Khalida, saw herself driven by democratic set up, media is, in fact, Umar Wani Take One T.V Channel Jammu. destiny from Paradise on Earth to the city eyes and ears of the society. It is my Praneet Bhatt who hails from Srina- Neeraj Sharma has been staying in of dreams. The economics Major gradu- sincere hope that this book will prove gar has won accolades for his acting and to be invaluable for the students at all-iimportant Mumbai for the last 2 yrs. He has done a ate never planned for a stint in television couple of shows as a content writer on strong dialogue delivery. He will now be every level and the others who have when she landed a good post in the J&K Television including 'Chotemiyan Chapter seen playing one of the most challenging inquisitive mind. Bank. Later, her job brought her to Mum- 3' for Colours. He did Comedy Ka characters in the epic, Shakuni. The actor A noteworthy feature is that Dr subject. Mahamuqabla for Star Plus. Worked as an who has been preparing for the show bai. For a girl from Shopian - a conserva- Sudhir Soni has dedicated this book Asst. Dir for 'Mahadev' on Life OK. He also since past two years opens up to us on tive town troubled by militancy - the step to the "Future Journalist" who has to did 'Mahima Shani Dev Ki for NDTV Imag- playing one of the most iconic characters of giving up a secure job and jumping into lead the way through his profession- al performance and excellence. ine. from Mahabharat. the uncertainty of the glamour world was Sanjay Suri was born in Srinagar and a very brave one. The Handbook of "Journalism A noteworthy features He is registered Film Writer from FTA and Mass Communication" has 41 Another informative and instruc- & writing for Films & Television. He has spent 19 years in the Valley before shift- Nasir Ali Khan from Batamaloo Sri- of this book a rich mine of informa- chapters on various issues concern- tive chapter titled "Media Ethics" has tion on this all -important subject. also written short-films for UNICEF & ing to New Delhi with his family in 1990 nagar is an actor, anchor & Line Produc- few lessons for the practitioners of after his father was killed by militants. ing journalism as well as mass com- The author has given detailed treat- HELPAGE INDIA. Currently writing for TV er. He has recently done Teri Meri Love munication. The main topics in present day mass media. It has Sanjeev Koul Born in Srinagar Kashmir, underscored some do's and don'ts ment to various aspects of journal- shows like 'Yeh hai Ashiqui, 'Gumrah & Stories for Star Plus and is working on a shape of chapters are: "Journalism: ism and mass media in a lucid and Webbed for Bindaas & MTV and a movie Sanjeev Koul has directed mega hit seri- Meaning, Nature, Scope and Its for the media persons to maintain als like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi couple of projects which includes movies direct style quoting examples from for 'Prakash Jha Production. Neeraj was Different Types; Indian Journalism their professional work on value- (star plus) Kasturi (star plus) Hum Saath and serials.and is also working to promote the Indian perceptive. Jammu Univ Cultural Secretary and has Before and After Independence; based and healthy grounds for Aath Hain (star plus) Producer Nirja the Music and Art of Kashmir in Bollywood. Valuable Book been declared 'Overall Best Student' for 3 Journalism Abroad Information greater good of the society. Guleri banner Gharwali Uparwali Aur Saim Bhatt from Hyderpora a very Awakened and bold media can rid I got this book from the Yak Book years by University of Jammu. Technology; Development Sunny (star plus) Producer Nirja Guleri talented singer from Kashmir who has Communication; Correspondents ; the people of ills like social evils, cor- Channel, Jammu. It has been well Khawar Jamsheed handled the 150 Kasam Se (zee tv) Producer sung the super hit songs like Phir Mohab- ruption, moral, degradation and also printed but priced at much higher member film crew of Dharma Productions Feature Writing; Radio Journalism; banner Balaji Telefilms Pvt Ltd. Current- bat and Aye Khuda from the movie Mur- Television Journalism; New infused a powerful spirit of new level. Admittedly, the cost of produc- after Karan Johar shot a portion of his ly writing a film for Director Abbas Mus- der 2 and soon will be delivering more Information Technology; Internet vision for charting a course for for- tion has gone up but the cost factor upcoming movie 'Student of the Year' in tan and has begun pre production for his songs in Bollywood movies. Revolution; Media Management and ward movement in all spheres. would make it beyond the reach of Kashmir. Few years ago Khawar, who directorial debut in Bollywood. Danish Kak from Safa Kadal did a also Media Ethics". Broad Perspective students of mass communication worked as a contractor, but came across In a democratic system, the , She is known for her role character role in Karan Johar's Student of Subject-wise Details and also the common citizens. Bollywood incidentally has made his mass media especially the T.V. of female lead in the television series Yeh the year and is a very well known Model. The chapter," Indian Journalism- Anyway this 318-page book is a use- name associated with the Industry. Before and After Independence" channels and other means of com- Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai She is ranking in Faheem Bawan from Hyderpora A ful resource material for the young Danish Bhat is among growing Kash- 4th most popular television actress after very well known face in Television Com- makes one informative about the munication have pivotal role in shap- miri youths turning to Bollywood. For condition of the newspaper/maga- ing the public opinion for gover- girls and boys aspiring to join the , Shweta Tiwari and Sara mercials and has also acted in Madhur media profession. The politicians, some, film industry gives vent to their cre- Khan. Hina Khan was born in a Muslim zines along with their role in the free- nance. In our country with freedom Bandarkars movie Herione as a charac- of expression the media-both print ative talent, for others it means more rev- family in Srinagar, but later moved to New ter role. dom struggle and later in the nation academicians, administrators, bud- building programmes. The important and electronic-have assumed signif- ding journalist and intellectuals will enue and more tourism for Kashmir. Delhi for education. She currently resides Danish Bhat is from Anantnag and a newspapers and some of the news- icant role and gained in size and Mohit Raina Mohit is famous for his in Mumbai with her family. very well known face in Print Ads and has be well advised to go through Sudhir papermen who make significant con- stature. The Indian media has Soni's exhaustive book on mass role in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev Brought Priya Raina She was working as recently done a Tv Serial for Star One tribution for the attainment of free- caught up with the rapidly growing media to up-date their knowledge on up in Jammu , he did his schooling from Radio Jockey in Jammu, now shifted to Amrit Manthan and is doing few more proj- dom have been written in golden technological advances and modern Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu. Mohit left Mumbai. Priya is famous in Bollywood for ects for movies. this subject. The book, however, is SACRED SPACE INNER VOICE Chanting His Name PRAYER THE SHOE God! you are my everything; O.N. Bhat ‘Kuthari’ with OM. This does not happen unless we strive to One’s mind should remain equipoised without likes U are the one of whom I always think I lay in my place, do the practice. Unless moha is removed, we do not or dislikes towards a friend or a foe, joy or sorrow, Shower on me your blessings; With my mouth tied by a lace. The fear of the death is the most overwhelming develop love for God, will power and moral strength praise or censure etc. The mind full of the feelings of Cure my ills, pains and wailings To me it was a moustache, and frightening sensation in the minds of most of the Give me your light; and a great source of panache. is required to achieve the goal. The three pre-requi- hatred, hostility, comfort, distress and selfish attach- So that I may follow the way right people, especially when they grow older. At the time site on our spiritual journey are: Shraddha, Satsang- ments, cannot concentrate on God. One should, Into the shop came a toddler of death people become very anxious to save them- Give me the power to speak ha and Intense love for God. Our devotion and love therefore, seek solitude with serene mind free from Never make the weak Who spelled out wishes to the cobbler. selves, especially those who have been sinful. for God should be so intense that no power on the desires, greed, attachment and sense of possession. I want to be like the flowers that every time bloom; Impressed by my sleek looks, Remembering the Lord at the time of death is the As God, I want not to gloom; He sacrificed the money meant for his books. earth can defeat our resolve to realize Him. Anything One should keep himself clean externally by wash- Help me to never fell in strife; At, last the moment had arrived surest way to reach Him. But only he who strives all in the universe can be achieved by proper effort. ing, taking bath etc, and internally by avoiding neg- through his life with an one pointed mind will be able Because I don't want to get hurt in my life from which happiness i derived, Seek the company of good books, for they can be ative tendencies. Unconditional surrender with devo- Fill my heart with hope, zest and passion to remember God at the deathbed. Chanting of his I bid my old place good bye, very inspiring. The mind purified by desireless tion to the Lord, accepting whatever happens Keep my life free from every depression And entered the bag of little boy. holy name gives the technique of realizing him at the God let me ask actions should be steadied by one point devotion. through his will as supreme, is the only way. One I forced my lips to curve, last moment of life, so that one could attain divine When I cry, what do you feel ? Desire less devotion is must for the seeker to gain should choose a clean place for meditation, neither When I become happy, what do you feel ? Happy about person I would serve, bliss, peace and immorality. In Gita Lord Krishna all the merit of Japa Yoga for the knowledge of the too high nor too low and cover the place for seating I want the answer of these questions I set off on a journey, states that ‘At the time of death, chant OM and leave self in all its true glory. Some purify their heart by by spreading kusha grass, deer skin and a cloth one Because they make me very ill in the bag of boy who gave up his money. God, keep me under your shade and protection the body, thus one could reach the highest state going on pilgrimage to the sacred places or by wor- over the other. This is necessary to avoid dissipa- It was the time, I was to greet, wherefrom there will be no return to sansara (world). Because from you I cannot bear any separation My dear beloved master's soft feet. shipping deites like Rama or Krishna, others through tionb of the energy by getting earthed, kusha grass God ! you are my father; I anxiously waited as my master untied me. No one could save Drupadi in trouble, not even Japa, Tapa, prayers or singing of hymns, yet others etc. serving the purpose of insulation. One should I am your little child, her five husbands, but only the Sumiran (remem- Keep me always a good human being, Not very long after wearing me he exclaimed: brance) of the holy name of the Lord gave her pro- Don't make me a wild "Blimey!" tection. Sure means of attaining the Lord is remem- Keep me free from infirmity and idleness; "These shoes are more comfortable than I CHANTING OF THE Pour me the nectar of knowledge, bering Him, in thinking about Him, meditating on him. thought. And always give me your freshness Good things they were mine to be bought. I don't bother what people think of me; Thousands of years ago in India, the story of HOLY NAME OF GOD He wore me day and night, Ajamila, as recorded in the Sixth Canto of Sanskrit I bother what you think of me Remove all the obstacles from my way; Making my skull bulge as I become tight. classic Srimad Bhagvatam reveals that sinful Ajami- IS SO EASY, SUBLIME So that I should be happy and gay As the boy grew older he had to discard me, la called his son Narayana, through parental affec- How long I shall wait for the right time to come ? But I know how much he used to love me. tion, when he was dying and Yamadutashad come AND EFFECTIVE THAT Because I want to get rid of every bad one Today, I am a old tattered boot, to drag him to the court of Yamaraja. Out of fear, dying Oh God! It's my request to help me Covered in faith & grime & soot. Save me and never exploit me; I remember the days when I stood tall, Ajamila cried Narayana, the name of his dearest and ONE CAN READILY Give me your love and strength youngest son. Extremely bewildered by the dreadful Vanish all hatred and bitterness from every one's But now I am like an old man waiting for his last sight of Yamadutas, tears rolled down from his eyes. ACHIEVE ALL THE heart call. He somehow or the other cried the holy name of People may leave me , isolate me; May be this is the way the world is, But you don't abandon me, Lord! Narayana (though the name of his younger son). I enjoyed my life throughly an now it is all his. BENEFITS OF SPIRI- Lord ! you are everything, Sourabh Jamwal Because somehow or the other Ajamila uttered the And you are the one of whom I always think of !!! Greater Kailash, Jammu name of Narayana at the time of death, he became TUAL LIFE, SIMPLY Lovleen Kour eligible for liberation, even though he was sinful Class 10th A, Christ School Poonch DEPRIVED BEING throughout his life. Vishnudutas also came, as they BY FOLLOWING THIS Once there was a poor girl, heard Ajamila chanting the name of their Lord Who wanted to wear a dress of colour pearl Narayana and gave him protection from the Yamadu- MOTHER PROCESS. She was without father and mother tas and did not allow them to drag him to hell, but Embodiment of love peace and sacrifice And had also missed to see her . took him to the heaven. Therefore, it should be under- Nurtures her children by self study or contemplation of the scriptures. keep the body, neck and head up right to ensure free Like a true nurse She saw sweet fairy dreams, stood that one is easily relieved from all sinful reac- Some prefer to do Pranayama and some others activity of heart, lungs and pranic energy. Keep the Oh, Dear Lord Eating with her parents yummy ice-creams tions by chanting the holy name of God, his quali- resort to meditation, some do it by doing charity or eyes closed and mentally fixing the sight on the tip I felt you, Her age was of tender eight, ties and divine actions. Chanting of the holy name of service to the mankind. Thus desirelessly they wor- of the nose and concentrate on the lord. This type of in my mother But for joining school she was late. God is so easy, sublime and effective that one can ship God and purify their minds. posture is necessary to guide the mind upwardly. Who is always She was living with her aunt & uncle readily achieve all the benefits of spiritual life, sim- Devoted towards her family The Hindu scriptures say, the objective of the In this modern age, it is very difficult to perform Who sold her to a different house with a rag ply by following this process. in every home human birth is God realization, so from early life a all the heard ritualistic ceremonies of the liberation. bundle. What cannot be achieved through the perform- There's a sweet mother spiritual practice is required to achieve this goal. Try Therefore, in this Kaliyuga, chanting of the holy name She missed her own family & cried, ance of vedic rituals can easily be achieved through Looking after every affair to realize as early as possible. Lasting joy can not is recommended by the Sastras. It is to be conclud- But was poor and deprived the chanting of lords holy name with prefix OM, OM Having enough strength and good sense come by fulfilling material desires, turning God ward ed that with a strong vow, one should chant the holy to help every individual She wanted to read & write is the nearest symbol of the Supreme Lord. Chant alone brings cheer to the disillusioned materialist. Do name of the lord. General complaint of the spiritual "Lakshmi" she is called And in a lot of ways she tried OM all through the life and especially at the time of intense meditation zealously as long as possible. Try seekers is that restless mind full of various thoughts Because her presence in the home No one in that house understood her even leaving this mortal coil-concentrate on the heart cen- to increase the hours progressively. Keep your mind refuses to do the japa or think of the God continous- Brings happiness one tear tre and chant OM for as much time as possible. All peaceful. Try to keep your senses under control. Do ly. So long, we remain salves of desires for wordly May she ever be blessed And to tell them she didn't dare. our spiritual actions like austerities and charity start By Lord not react with fear, anger and joy etc. to any exter- enjoyments, wealth, power etc. Our mind can never One day she decided to leave with chanting of OM purifies all acts. So that, she may enjoy good health nal happenings. Do not be overjoyed on your com- concentrate on God or get established in any type of And to snap the utensils & the serve Mantra japa is a very effective mental discipline So as to help every one forts and pleasures or depressed when something meditation. There shall be setbacks, but continue the From that day no one knows where she went, for spiritual progress. Performance of mantra japa in the family bad happens. God’s will is always for your ultimate practice with faith and devotion. Anything in the uni- But a message to us she sent makes one spiritually rich. In grahastashrama Dear Mother, good. Whenever you are attracted by any sense verse can be achieved by proper efforts. There shall "When you pray to Goddess Durga emphasis is on japa yoga, while in sanyasashrama There is heaven object, withdraw your sense organ from this sight be no failures, if the purpose is honest and the effort in your lap Laxmi & Saraswati, emphasis is laid on jnana yoga and vairagya. Unless with deliberate effort. Surrender to the lord for his are sincere. I bow before you Then why do you trouble poor girls and we chant the holy name of God, our delusion is not grace to lead you on the right path. Just as you come Firm devotion and intense contemplation with You are my God get no pity? dispelled, our moha, our wrong understanding do not to this world with no possessions, so also you go out deep faith are certain to lead all aspirants to their Kiran Kanchan Muskan Bhat go away. The surest way to remove our moha is to Machhlian, Domana of it without taking anything with you. One should goal of attaining absolute bliss through the grace of 9th ‘B’ K.V. No. 1 Jmu remember God at all times by reciting his holy name divinize all day to day actions as a duty to the lord. God. e-mail: [email protected]