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BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ SOCIETY Never trained as an actor Management of mass hysteria Ambica Kumari potential for long term effects resulting from this type of Mass hysteria / Mass Psychogenic hysteria/con- event. If no physical or chemi- version disorder is a condition in which a person has cal etiology for the illness can be physiological symptoms affecting the nervous system found and if episodes reoccur, in the absence of a physical cause of illness, and which the illness remains a mystery. may appear in reaction to psychological distress. Ker- This unsolved mystery can lead ckhoff and Back suggest that there are collective to anxiety, fear, spread of rumor human behaviors which produce different kinds of and even possible litigation. activities and phenomena. These include crowd or When confronted with this mob behaviors, panics, movements, crazes and fads. type of illness, calm responsive These types of behaviors often occur under stress or leadership from staff is essen- when the ordered reality of a culture or group is dis- tial for monitoring the situa- rupted. tion. Protocols for contacting In medicine, the term is used to describe the spon- emergency personnel need to taneous manifestation (production of chemicals in be implemented immediately, the body) of the same or similar hysterical physical and as soon as possible those symptoms by more than one person. stricken should be separated A common type of mass hysteria occurs when a from those showing no symp- group of people believe they are suffering from a sim- toms of the illness. A precau- ilar disease or ailment, sometimes referred to as mass tionary evacuation of the area psychogenic illness or epidemic hysteria. and relocation of members of The History of Hysteria. Mass hysteria illnesses the group to comfortable areas have been found throughout history Hippocrates, can help avoid panic reactions. circa 400 BC introduced the term "hysteria" mean- It is important that staff be ing illness caused by a wondering womb. Symptoms available, both on site where the included convulsions, twitching, muscle spasms, illness occurred and in the area abdominal cramps ,nausea, and headaches in unmar- where the group is relocated so ried Greek women. Symptoms typically spread quick- that communication can be maintained and rumors can be ly to other women in the vicinity of the victim . In Psy- held to a minimum. As the chology,until 1980 hysteria was a formally studied number of those stricken psychological disorder that could be found in the increases, facilities for trans- American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and porting those who are feeling ill Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Today, when will be severely stretched. If we say someone is hysterical, we mean that they are possible, those only moderate- Meezaan Jaffrey on film The actor was a body double for Ranveer frenzied, frantic, or out of control. ly affected should be transport- Singh in "Padmaavat" for some scenes India has had a history of mass hysteria. Here's a ed to the health care facility debut with Sanjay Leela where he also assisted Bhansali. list of some bizarre instances, some of which still Symptoms and causes of Mass hysteria using buses or other forms of Bhansali's 'Malaal' "I did two scenes in 'Padmaavat' remain unexplained. include: public conveyance which are quickly available. Those when Ranveer was not available. They Monkey Man or Kala Bandar * Sudden onset with dramatic symptoms, rapid experiencing the most acute symptoms will require It was either music or sports for needed a back shot of him for a scene In 2001, the capital was struck by the horror of spread and rapid recovery. the attention of counselors/psychologists. Meezaan Jaffrey while growing up and where he is talking to Jim Sarbh. Sanjay 'Monkey Man'. People reported seeing a half man- * From 60 to 90% of victims of psychogenic ill- In the days following the incident, questions will he never harboured dreams of becom- sir told me to wear Ranveer's costume half monkey like creature roaming the streets of New nesses have "historically been young females" remain as to what caused of the illness, what safe- guards are there to prevent a reoccurrence, and what ing a Bollywood hero. and everyone was shocked to see me like Delhi, attacking people. Some described 'Monkey * Victims often know each other or are in the same Man' as wearing a helmet, others claimed he had met- assurances are there that the facility is now safe. Like many from the younger crop of that. The DoP called me and said, 'This friendship circles. Observing a friend become sick is actors in Bollywood, Meezaan was also al claws.While the so-called "attacks" didn't kill any- the best predictor of the development of symptoms. Answers to these questions when no physical cause was my silver screen debut'." is identified, as is the case in a mass psychogenic ill- born into a family of actors -- his grand- one, a pregnant woman, who panicked and fell off the * A triggering stimulant. An auditory or visual trig- Ranveer was also instrumental in his stairs, died. She was sleeping on her terrace in East ness, must focus on building confidence that ade- father is veteran comedian Jagdeep and gering stimulus is generally found. meeting with Bhansali though indirect- Delhi when she heard her neighbours screaming, and * Apparent transmission by sight, sound or both. quate should be taken. Inquiries can be expected his father is Jaaved Jaafferi. ly. ran out of fear of the 'Monkey Man'. Seeing a victim collapse is a predictor of others get- from students, parents, and the media. The ease with Meezaan says despite his family Meezaan says Sharmin, who was his The 'Sweet Water' of Mahim Creek ting the symptoms which individuals with questions can receive a reply background, he never considered taking college classmate, called him for the tri- In 2006, Mumbai residents claimed that the water * Negative laboratory or physical findings con- from an appropriate school spokesperson can affect up acting seriously until he met Sanjay al of Ranveer costume for ?Bajirao Mas- of the highly contaminated Mahim creek, had sud- firming a specific organic cause or pathogen. The ill- the level of trust perceived in the answers given. It is Leela Bhansali, who is now launching denly turned sweet. Hundreds flocked to Mahim nesses are "real," however, there is an absence of any appropriate that at the end of the professional inves- tani? as the two have similar physicali- tigation of the incident, a report be issued to all inter- him with his upcoming production ty. beach to taste the water, many began attributing the chemical toxin or biological pathogen. 'miracle' to a Haji Maqdoom Baba, The sudden rush ested parties. Because indeed the symptoms experi- "Malaal", opposite the filmmaker's "When I first sat across Sanjay sir, he * Underlying psychological or physical stress. of people sent the authorities into a tizzy, who feared Individual stress from an unfamiliar environment or enced by the victims were real, it is important to niece Sharmin Segal. acknowledge that. Especially in cases of mass psy- did not know anything about me, my an outbreak of disease from people consuming the performance anxiety; social stress including war, rap- "For me, it was always either music chogenic illness, a coordinated staff response is background or who my father was. He dirty creek water. People take dips in the sweet-tast- id technological change, or epidemic diseases; and or sports until I met Sanjay sir. He essential for minimizing the disruption to the stu- just saw me and said, 'You are a star and ing water in Mumbai. school and work related stress including the begin- offered to launch me as an actor in Bol- dent community. lywood. That's when I started thinking you should become an actor'. I did not Bani School in Jammu ning of the school year are common. know what to say or how to react Mass hysteria among students of a government No doubt, such cases are rare but can happen any- about acting. I have never trained for it. * Boredom, or perceived boredom. Worker bore- time in school, hence there is a great need of staff school in the mountainous area of Bani in Jammu's because I had not thought of acting. dom with routine tasks has been found in many cas- training for coping with emergency situations. Staff I never thought I will get into acting," Kathua district caused concern among the parents as "Later he asked about my family. He es of illness. training should emphasize the importance of good Meezaan told PTI in an interview. well as the authorities. About 35 students, mostly invited me to be on the sets of ?Bajirao * Unrelated symptoms among a group of individ- communication during emergency situations and The actor says he played basketball girls, started screaming and rolling on the ground Mastani' and asked me to observe every- uals affected: hyperventilation or fainting ,dizziness, the importance of controlling rumors with accurate for Maharashtra and participated in without any apparent reason after the morning thing. After sometime, he told me he nausea and vomiting, headaches, chest pains, chills, information Familiarity with the phenomena of several inter-and state-level competi- prayers causing panic among the teachers. This inci- eye or mouth stinging, flushing, hives, convulsions, tions. would like to launch me. I couldn't mass psychogenic illness and recognition of the dent happened on two consecutive days, June13 and stinging or paralysis in extremities, swollen and symptomology and characteristics of this type of "I did martial arts, played football. I believe it initially." 14, 2019. Sources, however, claimed that two stu- bloody lips, skin disorders, asthma attacks, and dis- Directed by Mangesh Hadawale and event should be discussed in training so that staff can was also into swimming. I am obsessed dents, who initially showed baffling behaviour, were orientation in time/space. anticipate those occasions when additional vigilance with sports. But the day I met Sanjay sir, produced by Bhansali, Bhushan academically poor and a class test was scheduled the Management is appropriate. Adequate training and a plan for everything changed." Kumar, Mahaveer Jain and Krishna next day when they reported to start behaving Mass psychogenic illnesses can be a great concern action in response to mass psychogenic events can "Malaal", however, is not the first Kumar, the film is scheduled to be strangely. The medical team examined the childen for students, parents,teachers and others working help in their overall resolution. time Meezaan has been a part of a film. released on July 5. but found no health problem with them. with students,if happen in school. The reason is the (The author is lecturer in psychology at GGHSS Mubarak Mandi)

BEAUTY TIPS HERITAGE Beauty tips and tricks for Busy Moms Traditional water transport of Basohli Shiv Kumar Padha Shahnaz Husain closes the pores and helps to stimulate blood circulation to the skin surface and add a glow. A matte (non-shiny and oil- he human brain has Summer is our favorite season for obvious free) day cream or moisturizer is ideal if the weather is hot always been inventive, reasons. Come summer, and we think of and humid. For dry skins, spray on a moisture mist. If your Tinnovative and explo- work entails traveling, apply a sunscreen. For oily skin, oil- colors, cool drinks and sheer clothes. rative since evolution. Guided free sunscreens are available. by the inner urge to make life Use a facial scrub two or three times a week. A facial scrub helps to remove dead cells and provides deep cleansing of the on the earth more easy, more skin. It brightens and refines the skin, and also keeps the comfortable and safe the pores free of oil. human beings invented new If your skin is dry, nourish it at night, after cleansing. implements of agriculture, Apply a nourishing cream and massage it into the skin, using ensured connectivity and circular strokes. The pressure should be more as you go developed means of water and upwards and slightly outwards. Wipe it off after 3 to 4 min- surface transportation for per- utes of massage. forming quick and safe jour- Twice a week use a face mask. Apply it on the face, avoid- ney. Prior to the era of automa- ing the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off when it is dry. tion the human beings used To refresh your make-up, you need to carry a few items in your handbag. During summer, fragrant wet tissues can be bullock cart and the boats most refreshing. They are easily available. Use them to respectively for performing cleanse the skin and remove grease and sweat. A powder com- journeys on the land and sur- pact of pressed powder is also handy. It helps to get rid of face of water respectively. that oily look in summer. First wipe with the tissues and then The type of water transport in the dab powder. You also need a lipstick to touch-up after lunch. villages and the towns, situated on Apply powder on the lips and then apply lipstick. Remember the banks of big rivers, depended to carry a small bottle of cologne, or your favorite deodorant. upon the season, current of the The hair attracts dirt and pollutants from the environment waters and the condition of the banks Dahez complrising of big steel boxes ic condition of the people was too just like the skin. The frequency of shampoo depends on the of the river. Journey by boat proved and the beddings were transported poor to pay the nominal trip charges hair type and the weather. For normal to dry hair, shampoo safe during the winter season with the help of Drayeen without any of the boat amounting to single paisa With the temperatures rising, It's that time of the year and condition the hair twice a week. For oily hair, wash the because the water of the river is usu- loss. Apart from these there were or Dhela i.e. less than a paisa. Simil- again when the scorching sun takes a toll on your skin and hair three to four times a week. all still and navigable whereas dur- small one also for individual pur- larly the condition of the boatmen hair. Heat and humidity are part and parcel of Indian sum- Apply warmed olive oil once a week. Avoid vigorous mas- ing the summer, when the rivers are pose. In the emergency these devices and that of drayeen called Maallah mers that really put a damper on our beauty routines. sage. Next morning, wash the hair with a mild herbal sham- always in spate due to floods and provided the services of Ambulance used to be pitiable and deplorable. “For most working women who have to be on their feet poo. Add the juice of one lemon to a mug of water and use it melting of mountain snow, a unique to shift the patients to the nearby city They could not feed their families and still look great, simple measures and homemade reme- as a last rinse. and indigenous floating device, Pathankot for treatment. The whole from the income they earned from dies will ensure that you keep the rising temperature at bay.” Use a scarf or a cap to cover the head while traveling to locally called 'Drayeen'made from trade between tehsil Basohli and oth- boating and drayeen. In order to While most working women love having fun outside with work. This helps to protect the hair from dust and sun-expo- the skinned buffalos, was used as a er states was carried out with the reciprocate and compensate these friends, family members and colleagues enjoying the gor- sure. Although long hair is in fashion, avoid keeping it loose, means of water transport. Due to the help of boats during winter and with Mallahas for their services the geous weather whenever they get the chance but neglect while you are at work. This is more so in summer. Fussing non availability of the water pumps the help of Drayeen, when the rivers natives used to provide them with their up-keep as looking perfect everyday seems more time with the hair is most distracting. Put it up in a roll or pin it the device was inflated with the were in spate during rainy season or cooked food and chapatees. During consuming than what they think . up. It can also be tied back in a pony tail. Actually, pony tails human breath. In order to make it summer. As the whole relations of the Paanch vrats in the month of Warm weather, sunshine and long days at open places are in fashion. You can have a high or low pony tail, tied back worth floating, each device was fitted the Basohli area were either in rural November all the families utilizing particularly parties and weddings etc takes a toll on your with ribbons. In fact, match the ribbon with the colour of your with the wooden peg at the anus side Punjab or Himachal there used to be their services in odd hours feed skin and hair during this season .With the temperatures ris- outfit. Or, use a hair accessory. Many kinds of clips and oth- of the devise so that each floater can a good rush of the passengers from them, helped them with cash and ing it is essential that you avoid becoming an overheated, er attractive hair accessories are available. But they should get others support while rowing by both sides of the river. The harbors frizzy and sweaty mess., it is a task to look calm and cool when kind so that they can provide their not be too decorative for work. You can even curl the ends of holding the peg of the opposite of the boats were auctioned every you step outside your home. Your summer go much more valuable services to the society free the hair with curlers and then tie them in a pony tail, or pin device in their hands. These devices year whereas the Drayeens were smoothly which quick Ayurveda beauty tips and the good from the care of feeding their fami- were put in the river in the pairs of exempted because there was no per- news is that you'll find most of what you need in your kitchen then up with a clip. lies. cupboard. Braids (plaits) may also look nice for work, although it two. The owner of (drayeen) laid on manent site at the banks to start Today I think how noble, honest, Cleansing is of great importance for the working woman, may take time. Braids for work hairstyle can be done on long the device with his belly touching the from. sincere, social and helpful these per- who leaves home to get to work, battling through traffic and and medium length hair. Divide your hair into three parts belly of the buffalo like device while A special class of cobblers used to sons used to be who, instead of car- exposing herself to the grime and pollutants in the air. Cleans- and intertwine it like a rope. Towards the end of the braid, the passengers used to sleep over the prepare Drayeens from the skin of ing for their individual families pro- ing the skin at night, before bedtime, is a must, so that you use elastic band or a ribbon to tie it up. Braids look neat on backs of drayeen comfortably. The buffalo. In order to ensure long life vided their services selflessly and can remove make-up, stale sweat and oil deposits, along with young working women. device once in the rough river fright- of the device and keep it in working smilingly. Though these professions dirt and air pollutants. As far as the new trends are concerned, the more natural ened even the bravest of the braves. conditions a mixture of oil extracted have become obsolete during the A face wash, containing ingredients like Tulsi and Neem, look in hair is making its way in, with a look of ease. Keep the The device, though risky and looking from devdar wood and the mustard modern age ,but still the Basohli peo- would be ideal for summer. It would help to remove impuri- hair away from the face. If you have short hair, wear it soft- dangerous always proved safe and was painted all over the device. The ple have been perpetuating the noble ties, soothe and protect the skin from eruptions and rashes. ly and naturally layered. Even in hair colour, use subtle successful. pungent smell of the drayeen some- practice as a mark of respect for the After cleansing, tone the skin with chilled rose water or a rose- colours with natural highlights. Not to talk of carrying the passen- times caused nausea and headache. profession of Mallahas. Hats off to based skin tonic. It not only refreshes and cools the skin, but (The author is a beauty expert) gers to other side of the river, Dolis, During the old days the econom- these souls.