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BOLLYWOOD- BUZZ HERITAGE "I knew Ajay before joining films" Guru Purnima Melas in Chenani Tabu hasn't been seen doing too many films the story and the characters. Did you do any research before the role? Ayodhya Nath Kerni temple towards Gaurikund there is a spot known as of late. The actress, who went almost missing Gaukaran near the road. A bridle track leads through a As I said, I had watched the film a couple of years ago, Guru Purnima is dedicated to sage Vyas being his birth- waterfall known as Nara to Buddhi sudh. Distance up to after Chini Kum, has finally started accepting so I knew the story and the character. Apart from that I day. The sage Vyas was born in the lineage of Vishistha - Nara is two kilometers and further after strolling about one offers. After Haider in 2014, she will be seen in > Sakti -> Prasar -> Vyas. When child, Vyas was known didn't do any research. In fact I am not from that school km on a steep contour in North west direction there is Bud- Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam alongside Ajay which believes and does research. I have never done any as Krishna, being a fair complexioned. As his birth took place in an island (Dvipa) begot the name Krishna dhi Sudh, Nara is a waterfall where water falls from a con- Devgn, Gaurav Sharma in conversation extensive research before playing role. In fact, I don't know siderable height through a gorgle and devotees receive much how to do research. I play a character if I am con- Divipayana. The word 'Vyas' means elaborator and for composing the vedas he got the name 'Ved Vyas'. He is holy bath during Sudhmahadev Mela. The path leads Why aren't you seen doing films? vinced that I can do justice to it. also the composer of Mahabharata, one of the greatest through the bank of Devika Stream set in scintillating beau- (Laughs) I knew this would be the first question you But is your role modeled on any lady ty of green trees. Serene ambience of spiritual surround- would be asking me. That's what everyone is asking me. books of the world literature. He made four divisions of police officer? How difficult was it play- ings and scenic charms makes one thrilling. The spot Bud- Who says I am not doing films. I just did Haider last Vedas. He had many disciples as Vaishampayna, Suta, ing the role? dhi Sudh is known for the austerity of Ved Vyas. There is year and was also in Jai Ho. So, it's not that I am not Paila, Jaimini, Asita, Banala, Sumanta and others. Ved doing films. I am doing fewer films but that is how I No, contrary to what many believe Vyas is remembered on Guru Purnima and many have always worked. my character isn't modeled on any real- people carry out rituals as prescribed in the scrip- So what do you do when are not doing films? life policewoman. It's wasn't that diffi- tures. The day is attributed to Guru hence cele- I think I do films because I enjoy acting. I have cult playing the role except that here in brated through out the country. Guru throws the always tried to do films which I felt I could do…gave this film the action is not physical and I light of wisdom and destroys the darkness of me a chance to perform. There are so many other had to be very tough mentally, as the ignorance by nurturing the seeds of theism in his things that too interest me and I like to do. It's not that character too is very mentally strong. The disciples. The teachings of Gurus are remem- bered and pledge for performing good deed is I sit idle when I am not doing films. Yes, I have always action here is more mental, so playing that the main object of the day. loved doing films and I will continue to do them but part was a bit difficult. I had to play a cop like always I will only do films which I feel are Ved Vyas grew up and became a hermit. He who is ruthless when it comes to han- obtained the blessings of his mother to go for right for me. dling criminals and that was So, what made you do a film like penance. His life can be seen with two aspects, really challenging. Drishyam? the spiritual and material. It was after the mar- (Smiles) It's a very interesting You have been cast riage of Santanu, a king of Lunar Dynasty with story. In fact, I had watched the alongside Ajay Devgn, his mother Satyavati, that Vyas came into con- original Malayalam film two one of your first tact with Hastinapur. Participating in all the vicis- years ago. The reason behind costars. situdes of the Pandavas and Kauravas was the watching it was that it was made Yes, that is the best worldly side of Vyas. by my friends. They wanted me part of it. We first The major part of his life was spent in living to watch the film and I liked it. worked in Vijaypath as hermit in his hermitage in the forests and mountains with a large group of disciples, teach- In fact, I was really impressed and last worked in ing them Vedas. A time came in his life when all his disci- a small cave and water gushes out. People from the sur- by the character of the lady IG. Takshak. It has been At that time there was no plan ples left him after completing their studies. The paternity rounding villages gather to receive a holy bath on the occa- almost 15-16 years instinct in him was aroused. He thought that man without sion of Vyas Purnima. It is also believed that place is not of making the Hindi film. So, I that we worked won't say I had plans of doing son has no right to aspire for heaven. Sad and silent he only famous the capitivating scenic view but for religious together. Ajay and this film and playing the IG in reached the vicinity of Himalayas. He began to consider significance. It is also believed that this Tirth was famous my association and the Hindi film. Now, when the Deity before whom he had to go for penance for fulfill- for its sanctity even before the main Sudhmahadev mela Viacom 18 wanted to make friendship goes back ment of his wish. Naarada came there and knew that child- started. This may be the reason that spot was named as this film, they came to me and a long way. We know lessness was the cause of his sorrow. Naarada advised Buddhi Sudh a place where Vyas carried out Tapasya for wanted me to watch the orig- each other even him that for the attainment of objects of life penance was a long time. Some years back a Sadhu lived there in a inal version. I told them that I have already watched it and before we joined films and we are great friends. I have to be done before Devi. Accepting that advice Vyas start- thatched hut who never allowed others to stay there dur- I wished I could play the IG. And then we didn't even go always enjoyed working with him and this was another of ed ascetic practices. ing night. He was also seen with some wild animals by the for a narration, as they disclosed their plans and I instant- the reasons I loved doing this film. Ajay was the first to Afterwards Suka named son was born to Vyas who locals. After his death, hut also got damaged and place ly agreed. come on board for this film and when I learnt that I was studied Vedas along with other disciples of the Vyasa. Two remains quite secluded. So, how difficult does it become when you are overjoyed because more than anything Ajay is one of the sons named Citargandha and Vicitravirya were born to BUDDHA KEDAR Santanu. Citirgandha died when he was young and Vici- doing a remake and the original is a hit. most powerful actors in the industry. He has really matured Travelling by road from Chenani to Gharian-Dhanas travirya married Amba and Ambalika daughter of the king I don't think it's difficult. However, it's not easy either a lot but the child in him is still there. He is a very good along Tawi river at a distance of 15 km there is a sign of Kasi, Vicitravirya also died before any children were born because you know you will be playing a character which soul. board showing distance to Shiva temple as 2 km but while is popular and has been liked by the audiences. But then to him. It seems as the family about to become extinct. How do you go about choosing scripts? travelling it seems to be more than 4 Km. There is a small remakes are not just about copying a film in another lan- The mother Satyavati called for Vyas and two sons were I think I have been lucky that good roles have always born each to Amba and Ambalika from Vyas. The sons of cave and abode of Lord Shiva. The place is secluded and guage. A lot of changes have to be made when it is being of scenic beauty. There is a self manifested knee of Lord remade in another language. Here too we have made a come my way. So more than me choosing a film, it's the Amba was Dhritrashtra and the son of Ambalika was Pan- Shiva inside the cave. The drops of water shower in the lot of changes but not with the basic plot or storyline. When script that chooses me. I have always done films where I du. Vedura was the son born to Vyas by their maid. From cave. Now a temple has also been constructed outside the you remake a film in another language you have to keep see a chance to perform. It can also be a light-hearted this time onwards Vyas was the spiritual teacher of Kau- cave. The popular legend states that when Lord Shiva in mind your target audience. Drishyam's will have a pan- film. It's not that I always want to do serious films. I am ravas and Pandavas. Towards the close of his life Vyas Indian audience. Keeping that in mind the regional senti- also doing Fitoor and I hope that too will be liked by the again entered the caves of Himalayas. This may be the along Mata Paarvati was searching a lonely place to tell Amar Katha(immortal Knowledge), he visited this place ments have to be changed so that they can connect with audience. (TWF) period when he has composed Puranas, Bhagwat etc. Era of Namparayan i.e reciting the name of God con- and the spot was selected but sound of some birds was stantly was established by Vyas. He outlined the impor- heard and plan was changed to existing Amarnath loca- PERSONALITY tance of the guru in one's life. Guru only can remove the tion. The other legend states that when Bhasmasur was shadow of darkness that covers the man with ignorance. following Him, the Lord disguised himself as old man and Guru must be beyond the anger, greed or lust. The mantra entered the cave. At the same time, Lord Vishnu appeared given by guru must be recited respectfully because that and misled Bhasmasur was finished. There is a stone idol A radical theatre director has only the link with Almighty. Guru knows the method to of Ganesh and a Shiva Lingum inside the cave. The unique conquer the mind and tells disciples to guard themselves thing about this place is that locals hear the puja music Lalit Gupta jects with hard hitting contemporary realities''… ''. Bose against the snare of the senses. sounds during late night hours. The priest of temple and made headlines everywhere for radical choice of presen- There are two places in Udhampur District, tehsil many other locals state the same thing. An annual mela is The three week stay of Bapi Bose, a radical theatre tation with keen sense of history and society. He always Chenani where mela commences on occasion of sacred being organized at this spot on the occasion of Vyas Purn- director in the winter capital, in connwill be remembered made it a point to dwell on ugly and beautiful elements of guru purnima. ima form 1994 onwards. A big bhandara is arranged and for uniquely galvanizing the selected group of young the- political and social history''. atre enthusiasts for a serious and meaningful creative BUDDHI SUDH more than ten thousand people come for the obeisance As an ex-member of NSD Repertory Company, Bose on Guru Purnima. expression and also giving a clarion call to so-called home- acted in leading and major roles in more than fifty produc- While coming back from main Sudhmahadev Shiva grown flag bearers in Jammu theatre to fight for alternate tions and designed sets and lights for more than hundred performances spaces in the city and districts towns to productions. widen the social basis of theater by enhanced and active He has directed several productions with the profes- HEALTHLINES participation of the civil society. sional repertory companies. Some of his major directori- Committed to theatre of strength, courage and sub- al ventures are: 'Nati Binodini', 'Dilli Chalo' (both are NSD stance-theatre of cerebral excellence, Bapi Bose, finds Repertory Productions). In 1997, to mark the three occa- immense possibilities of meaningful theatre in Jammu sions: the Birth Centenary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Fibroids and Fertility which is marked with cultural diversity. But for that the amateur theatre enthusiasts have to be well read, well Bose, the Golden Jubilee of India's Independence and the informed. He feels intellectual receptivity is the key to Golden Jubilee of Indian National Army, he directed NSD Dr Richa Sharma & Dr Samit Sekhar understand varied social forces. At the same time it is Repertory's prestigious 'mega-multimedia' production 'Dil- important to take sides. li Chalo', the epic saga of Indian National Army's great Fibroids are the part of womb only and it's a growth with fights. The play was selected for Govt. of India's Tribute effects variable depending upon number, size, location and to the Nation for the said occasion as an official tribute also the age of the female. This is what in layman's term and staged twice at the historical Red Fort. is called as 'Rasoli' (in Hindi). This is a very common prob- The USP of all of his productions: 'Sanyasi Ki Talwar' lem faced by all age group of females but it doesn't mean (Rangmandal Production, Sahitya Kala Parishad, Govt. of all will get operated. Whether it is to be removed or not will NCT, Delhi), 'Turup Ka Patta' (two different productions), be decided as per the clinical status of the patient.That's 'Socrates' (Six different productions), 'Julius Caesar Ke why everytime we stress that each patient is different and Aakhree Saat Din' (two different productions), 'Ekla Cha- same treatment doesn't fit all so here comes the role of lo Re', 'Pratham Parth', 'Parampurush', and the latest mega multi-media production of 'Seventeenth July'(on clinical judgement. 'Godhra carnage', got rave reviews in all the national Prevalence- Uterine fibroids occur in over 30% of newspapers). All the above are Circle Theatre Company women.Fibroids may adversely affect fertility and pregnan- Productions, New Delhi that stood at par excellence in cy outcome. There are about 145 genes involved in fibroid terms of its artistic quality, expression and message. For formation from uterine smooth muscle. which it was selected as the 'Best Production' of Sahitya EFFECT OF FIBROIDS ON FERTILITY- Kala Parishad (State Academy), Govt. of NCT, Delhi and also chosen as a lead participation in National School of Fibroids are found in 1-2.4% of women with unexplained Drama's International Theatre Festival - Bharat Rang infertility Mahotsav and Satellite Theatre Festival, Ministry of Cul- There are conflicting data about almost all aspects of ture, Govt. of India and other festivals of National impor- the role of fibroids on- ROLE IN IVF-ET- tance. * Implantation * Pregnancy rates Bose has participated in umpteen national and inter- * Miscarriage rates * Pregnancy outcome. Although there seems to be a possible trend for lower implantation rates with smaller intramural fibroids not com- national Festivals. Awarded with Nationals School of Dra- -But definitely if they are bigger in size and distorting pressing the uterine cavity, there seems to be an accept- ma's Scholarship as well as Fellowship, he was the the womb and especially in cases with previous multiple youngest recipient of Senior Fellowship by Department of able pregnancy rate with these fibroids present to warrant pregnancy losses or multiple IVF failures then the removal at least two or three ETs before considering surgery. This Culture, Govt. of India. He has been honored with various of fibroids cannot be ignored awards & felicitations from renowned cultural organiza- philosophy is also based on the fact that there are no stud- tions including Govt. of West Bengal, Govt. of NCT, Del- -More so even if the patient insists not to get operated ies to date showing that surgery under these conditions hi, Netaji Samman (Gold Medal) from AIFB, Natsamrat we have duty to explain the underlying risk of degenera- improves outcome Samman (Best Director) in 2013. tive changes which can happen during pregnancy which ROLE IN PREVIOUS MISCARRIAGE(S) AND HOW MANY ? Associated with National School of Drama, New Del- is a crisis. Since the data strongly suggest that certain fibroids One of the prominent radical theatre directors of con- hi along with many other theatre institutions and universi- Look since is neither zero nor 100%, it gives you some increase miscarriage rates, we would recommend surgery temporary Indian theatre, Bapi Bose has studied at ties as a visiting faculty since 1992, Bapi Bose is a vocif- middle figures . What proves beneficial for a particular Institute of Indian Theatre Arts; Kolkata, National School if there was at least one previous miscarriage, as long as erous reader, attends seminars and often writes articles patient definitely should be evidence based but with clini- it was not found to be of genetic origin. Previously, we may of Drama; New Delhi, and National School of Dramatic on theatre and is co-translator of all of his productions. At Arts; Sydney; Australia. The multifaceted Bapi Bose is a cal acumen. have used a minimum size to suggest surgery, but, based present working as a freelance designer, director, teacher, on recent data, even the size may not be a factor.39 Of theatre activist who has been grown up in jatra (Theatre WHY FIDROIDS REMOVAL IMPORTANT ? in the Round), the traditional theatre form of rural Bengal. he is also the founder & artistic director of Circle Theatre, course, patients must be informed that one cannot prove He has also carved his own niches in the field of a professional theatre company of New Delhi. -IVF-ET is expensive and somewhat risky. If a woman that the fibroid was the cause, or that removing it would Scenography and Stage illumination through his unique Bapi Bose who left Jammu on 19th July, 2015, was is trying naturally to conceive, the only thing lost is time by necessarily help. The final decision should be up to the innovative style and stage techniques as well. He is a happy and satisfied as his three-week long interaction with not treating fibroids. However, if the presence of a fibroid patient. contingent of local young amateur theatre enthusiasts not prominent practitioner of New Media and Installation Art in a given woman will reduce the chance of conception WHEN DOES SURROGACY HELPS ? which he incorporates in many of his productions. As being only resulted into clearing their vision and concepts but following IVF-ET, the decision for surgery should be also about the pedagogical foundation and applications In very bad cases we often come across in our clinic one of the initiators and pioneers who introduced these considered earlier than for a couple not requiring IVF-ET. two above mentioned subjects in the Contemporary Indi- involved in various technical aspects of mounting a pro- are those with primary infertility with multiple fibroids dis- an Theatre, he is engaged in propagating the use of best duction. -The data certainly support hysteroscopic removal of torting womb with no space left for baby to grow and are of science & technology with other visual medium in Con- But he also felt sad that theatre fraternity in Jammu submucosal fibroids > 2 cm. having symptoms like heavy bleeding , painful periods etc temporary Indian Theatre. being a divided lot has not been able to get the theatre its -Intramural fibroids distorting the uterine cavity or those besides secondary symptoms, no extent of surgery may One who has worked with almost all the leading the- due as a creative art form with great contemporary socio- <7cm probably warrant surgical intervention. be proving beneficial then in such cases they are given the atre directors of India and some of them of International cultural relevance in Jammu and Kashmir. He said an RISKS - option of surrogacy( with self or donor eggs as per situa- repute, Bapi Bose was associated with IPTAand the Group active theatre movement in a culturally diverse state like tion). Nevertheless, because major surgery is necessary and Theatre Movement of West Bengal in the mid seventies, Jammu and Kashmir, can greatly help in generating a permanent damage precluding future pregnancies For any query related to article please email us on drricha@gurgaonfertil- later on moved to Delhi for study in the National Drama sense of tolerance, togetherness, social and political itycentre.com,[email protected] School and become an integral part of Hindi theatre, awareness, communal harmony in the cross section of the is possible, patients must be properly informed as to ''whose fortes are large scale production of historical sub- potential risks and benefits (The authors are Senior IVF Consultant Gurgaon Fertility Centre and Exec- people and also towards national integration. utive Director Gurgaon Fertility Centre)