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MOVIE REVIEW PERSONALITY Not so much Khoobsurat A new experiment On face-value, KHOOBSURAT may just pass off as a fairy tale story that's taken straight out of the fable book Rekha Dixit For someone whose political activities with an overly strict mother of the house calling the shots were limited to his home state, the move to for each and every single member in the household. But, Science is too serious a subject to be left Delhi as well as being entrusted with a min- KHOOBSURAT also shows the power of love and laugh- to scientists alone. This was the first senti- istry has been a big change. “But perhaps it ter, happiness, which can heal an ailing person, bring fam- ment Dr Jitendra Singh articulated as he took is good for my wife, who has spent the last ily members closer to each other and above all, help a per- charge as Minister of State for Science and several years shuttling between cities to son realize his true love. Technology (independent) in the Narendra take care of her three men¯me and our two would expect this film to be a fun filled joy-ride since Modi Government. Over the next 100 days, sons,” chuckles Singh. One son is a banker this is Disney's first dream presentation in Bollywood. With people around him were to realise that this is in Gurgaon, the other, a telecom engineer, his pet phrase, one he repeats almost at the magical dream weavers at Disney at the helm of things, has recently moved from Mumbai to Delhi. every public event. one, but obviously, would expect the film's makers to cap- “So finally, we are all in the NCR, and now Singh, however, is a man of science him- she should have no excuse not to spend italize of the timeless classic term 'Disney Magic'. Whether self, having been a national professor of dia- KHOOBSURAT and its director live up to this term? Let's more time with me,” he says. betology and a professor of endocrinology at Singh has had to give up his medical analyze. Jammu's Government Medical College till he The film starts off with the introduction of a professional practice, but his patients haven't given up left it for full-time politics some years ago. The on him. “I have been a doctor for long. I have physiotherapist Mili Chakravarthy (Sonam Kapoor) who is 57-year-old first-time MP, who represents into preterm birth and complications at the three generations of patients; they chase me Translational Health Science and Technolo- a self-confessed 'spontaneous personality'. She is in charge Udhampur constituency, was part of a nation- everywhere,” he says. “I try to do some con- gy Institute, Faridabad. “We need to be able of treating the players of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders' team, wide group of endocrinologists who devel- sultations for them for free or recommend to predict the chances of a pregnancy being an 'achievement' that qualifies to get her a suitable match, oped the protocols for management of ges- them to other doctors. But many want to con- preterm to reduce loss of life and complica- according to her typical Punjabi mother Manju Chakravarthy tational diabetes in expectant mothers. “It is sult only me; they won't take no for an tions,” he says. Another initiative between (Kirron Kher). Due to the inability of Mili's colleague to go to a matter of pride that the World Health Organ- answer.” the royal house, Mili fills in for him to treat the King of the isation accepted these guidelines,” he says. the two ministries was the launch of a nation- wide project on research and treatment of Singh is also ensuring that the elec- palace. Right from the word go, the very vocally outspoken Singh, however, wears several hats. He phone buzzes with the ringtone 'Maa Ka Phone Aaya'. cancer from the Indian perspective. Also, torate, which made him the giant killer, Mili finds herself to be a 'royal misfit' in the royal palace of Halfway through the film though, her loud mouth perform- is not just a doctor turned politician. Some- defeating Ghulam Nabi Azad, continues to where in between he has squeezed in a when it was noticed that ores of thorium were Sambhalgarh, which is 'manned' by the lady of the house, ance fails to keep you engaged. That doesn't take away being pilfered from the mines, he suggested remember him. Of the numerous biotech- Queen Nirmala Devi Rathore (Ratna Pathak Shah). Nir- career as a journalist, too. “I used to write a nology parks he has announced, at least two her ability to handle some intense situations really well. As syndicated column. I would also contribute that the weather tracking radar be used, mala's life revolves around her family members which con- will be set up in his home state. He has also for the debutante Fawad Khan, he is very convincing as regularly to the Press Trust of India and a fea- along with other tracking mechanisms, to sists of her husband Shekhar Rathore (Aamir Raza Hus- been quick to announce the setting up of the Rajasthani prince. He manages to give a subtle, con- tures agency. But, because of lack of time, I monitor the movement of the radioactive ore. weather forecasting facility at Vaishno Devi. sain), son Vikram Rathore (Fawad Khan), and daughter trolled performance as his character demands, yet at times have had to give up on it,” he rues, but adds The teacher in him comes naturally. Singh is comfortable explaining complicated jargon The Minister's brother, Devender Singh Divya. Besides taking charge of the lives of her family mem- pulls off comedy without getting loud. His comic scene with brightly, “I have several friends in the Press in simplified terms, which he does often dur- Rana, is a member of the National Confer- bers, she also is the person in charge of all the business Kirron Kher in the climax where he drops his royal manner- Club.” ing press interactions. The minister recently dealings and maintenance of the royal legacy. isms and talks like a Delhi ka tapori surely displays his ver- A sound knowledge of science as well as ence and quite close to Chief Minister Omar announced a scheme that makes it manda- However, the well maintained decorum of the Rathore satility as an actor. Ratna Pathak Shah delivers what exact- a way with words¯no wonder the minister is Abdullah. Does this ever create any issue? household goes for a toss the very moment Mili enters there tory for government scientists to conduct a “No. I remain unaffected by all this. I only ly was required of her to do. Sadly her role is half-baked making good effort in bridging the gap minimum of 12 hours of classes every year to treat Nirmala's husband Shekhar, who has been confined and not even close to what her mother Dina Pathak got to between the scientific community and gener- concentrate on my work,” he says. for school and college students. “We have a Singh also shares a rather dubious dis- to a wheel chair for more than ten years due to an unfortu- play in the original, Ratna manages to make the most out al public. “Our scientists do good research, it talent pool of scientists. Why shouldn't their nate accident which not only claimed their eldest son, but is not talked about though,” says Singh. “Our tinction with Modi. He, too, was denied a US of what she has been offered as the strict, commanding work inspire young minds?” he asks. “I visa in 2011. “Oh, you still remember it? I also left him paralyzed since. In due course of treating and disciplined Queen of the royal Rathore family. The irony weather forecasting system is on par with the believe in catching them young, at the mid- best in the world now. We have been able to think it was because of the Amarnath issue Shekhar, Mili realizes that there's more than what meets the of Aamir Raza Hussain's performance is that, despite him school level before they are forced into com- [He had led an agitation in 2008 to restore eye. That's when she changes her course of treatment by accurately predict the performance of this petitive exams. Another point at which to being confined to the wheel chair through the film, it does- year's monsoon, including the active and forest land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine befriending the King and making his life livelier and fun. n't restrict him from delivering a sparkling performance. Kir- inspire them is at the undergraduate level. Board, which had polarised the valley on break cycles.” He says he is the right man for This will also give scientists the opportunity Despite the fact that Nirmala and Vikram do not like Mili due ron Kher once again plays the loud Punjabi mother but her communal lines].” But he says all that is his- the job, given that he has had experience with of interacting with young minds and sharing to her brash behavior, they gradually come to terms with her witty dialogues manage to make you laugh. At one point tory now. “There has been a sea change in the ministry's micro-level functioning when he their work.” The nitty-gritty of the scheme is after seeing Shekhar respond very positively to her treat- the world's outlook towards India over the she claims to have Rajput blood flowing in her family too collaborated with it during his medical yet to be worked out as the HRD Ministry ments. Despite Vikram being engaged to a royal and rich last 100 days,” he says. despite being a Punjabi lady from Delhi married to a Ben- research projects. The ease and rapport he has to be roped in, but Singh says he would Kiara (Aditi Rao Hydari), he starts liking Mili, even though gali man. However, her loud performance tends to get a bit shares with the top officials of his ministries love to conduct some lectures himself. He has only taken his first steps into his being aware that there is nothing similar in them! By now, tiring towards to climax of the film. The rest of the cast mere- come with his background. “Our aim of He has also launched KIRAN or Knowl- ministry, but Singh is clear how he would like Mili also starts nurturing similar feelings for him, but refrains ly help in carrying the film forward. becoming a world power has to be firmly edge, Involvement in Research, Advance- to see it at the end of his tenure. “I want sci- from confessing as she learns about Vikram's engagement Despite the weak storyline, what keeps the movie going based on science and technology, yet we ment through Nurturing, a scheme for facil- ence and technology to make headlines reg- with Kiara. Will Vikram choose Mili over Kiara as his life part- forward is its music. Sneha Khanwalkar, Badshah and Amal have ignored this aspect for far too long,” he itating women scientists who drop out ularly,” he says. “I don't want our scientific news to be tucked in some inside corner.” ner and does Mili succeed in treating Shekhar? And above Malik have done a good job in that department. Songs like says. because of family and other issues. “We Samanvaya or creating a confluence AIMS AND OBJECTIVES all, will Mili manage to melt Nirmala Devi's toughened heart 'Engine Ki Seeti', 'Preet', 'Naina' and 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru have lost hundreds of women scientists, we is what forms the rest of the film's story. between various allied science ministries is need to re-involve them,” he says. Attract- * Special schemes to encourage women Hui Hai' which keep coming at regular intervals and gives also top on his agenda. He has various min- and NRI scientists Despite its flaws, KHOOBSURAT does manage to cap- film the much needed push, especially when the love story ing NRI scientists back into the fold is anoth- istries and departments like earth sciences, er passionate goal for him. When pointed * Synergy between various scientific ture your heart at places. Director Shashank Ghosh, who kicks in. The film's background score (Simab Sen), editing biotechnology (independent charge), as well ministries and departments had earlier treated the viewers with his quirky films like out that similar schemes already exist, he (Bakul Matiyani) and cinematography (Tushar Kanti Ray) are as the departments of atomic energy and quips, “This is new wine in new bottle. Taste * Catch-them-young schemes to inspire WAISA BHI HOTA HAI PART II and QUICK GUN MURU- all good. The film's screenplay (Indira Bisht) falters at a lot space under him. He is also making bridges it first, before you pass your verdict.” There students to take up science GAN, manages to deliver the film that's strictly good in parts. of places. Though the film starts on a promising note, the with the ministries of health and human are contentious issues, too, like the impasse * Make science a hot news topic Even though the film is supposed to be an official remake story and screenplay have no meat in the second half and resources and development. His 100-day over the government's stand on genetically * Scale up technology, tie up with manu- of the 80s classic by the same name (that starred Rekha all characters seem to have lost direction. This flaw is how- report card shows his efforts on this front. The modified crops. “But these are inter-minis- facturing and Rakesh Roshan in the lead), KHOOBSURAT seems ever covered by the film's very witty dialogues writtenby Juhi Science and Technology Ministry, along with terial issues. My ministries deal only with sci- * Use science as a tool for development to be nowhere near the original. With a runtime of 130 min- Chaturvedi. Special mention goes to the film's choreogra- the Health Ministry, has launched a research ence, not policy,” he says. (Courtesy: The Week) utes, this film is a story of a girl who turns the life of a roy- phers Firoz Khan and Karishma Chavan. Also Namrata Soni al family upside down. has styled Sonam very well. Director Shashank Ghosh man- As far as the performances are concerned, Sonam ages to make the film young a peppy, with quirky characters BOLLYWOOD BUZZ Kapoor gets an author backed role; the film mainly revolves and fresh beautiful visuals of Rajasthan; however the film's around her character. Her quirks, antics and bindass atti- weak script crashes the film completely in the second half. tude is supported by smart witty dialogues. One scene that Overall, KHOOBSURAT is likeable in parts with good stands out is that of Milli's first dinner at the palace, where performances and stunning visuals; however the weak A film for Children she shows up late, follows no etiquettes, enquires about script is an 'ugly' hurdle this film will face at the box-office. the young princess' relationship status and eventually her http://www.bollywoodhungama.com Lalit Gupta making in Jam- mu were no Released on 5th September, 2014, in KC and Apsara mul- less than their HEALTHLINES tiplexes of Jammu, the Hindi film 'Bacche Mann Ke Sacche' counterparts is of special importance for Jammuites. The film has been pro- from Mumbai. duced, written and edited by son of the soil This made us Jayesh Gupta and is a bold attempt to pro- to complete Reduce the risk of Dementia vide value based entertainment through the remaining the medium of cinema. portion of The highlight of 'Bacche Mann Ke Dr Rajeev Anand five year. shooting with Sacche' is that the film focuses on prob- help of local It is very important to diagnose dementia early as lems and their effect on lives of children The world's population is ageing. Improvements in accurate diagnosis is the key to its management. There talent in areas health care in the past century have contributed to peo- both inside their homes as well as at of cinematog- are more than 50 types of dementias. However it is even schools: the second most important place ple living longer and healthier lives. However, this has more important to diagnose and treat other diseases raphy like also resulted in an increase in the number of people with in their formative years. The film with its Suraj, lights, which may present with abnormalities of brain function laudable theme and treatment not only catch- non-communicable diseases, including dementia. Cur- and are treatable. Diagnosis is based upon History, sound and rent estimates indicate 35.6 million people worldwide are es the attention of young minds but also their eld- background Examination, blood investigation and brain scan. ers, is certainly a path blazer for young film makers of the state. living with dementia. This number will double by 2030 Key to diagnosis music", he and may be with turn triple by 2050. Dementia doesn't The last few years have been significant for Jollywood (the said. * Memory must be impaired to make the diagnosis of acronym for budding Film Industry in Jammu) as there has just affect individuals. It also affects and changes the dementia. The story- lives of family members. Dementia is a costly condition been a steady trickle of films produced by local filmmakers. line of the film * Loss of memory for recent events is the earlist fea- After the iconic Dogri film Gallan Hoiyan Betieyan produced in its social, economic, and health dimensions. Nearly ture of dementia. revolves 60 percent of the burden of dementia is concentrated in in 1966, the renaissance of full length feature films produced around the * Subsequent symptoms include abnormal behavior, and directed by local talents started with-'Lakeer' in Pahari low- and middle-income countries and this is likely to loss of intellect, mood changes, and difficulty coping with lives of three increase in coming years. (2010), 'Maa Ni Mildi'(2010), 'Kuggi Maar Duari' (2011), Reet school going ordinary routes. (2102), and 'Geetiyaan' (2014)--all in Dogri. The other films According to World Health Organization Human brain * Insight may be retained initially, but is then usually lost. children who are depressed. Gautam (Amit Bagal), a great- is most complex structure of our body which is respon- which were also locally produced include 'Gul Gulshan Gul- ly talented and happy-go-lucky boy goes into a shell after his * Ultimately, there is loss of self-care, wandering, fam' (Dogri-Kashmiri) (2013) and Damini in Hindi (2013). sible for each and every activity happening automatical- incontinence, and often paranoia. father, a police inspector is shot dead by goons, Shreiya ly such as beating of heart, breathing and all other activ- Above films along with local actors in main leads also (Shreiya Gupta), along with her mother is thrown out of their * Dementia has to be distinguished from delirium boasted of star cast from Bolywood has set the trend for ities performed consciously. which is an acute disturbance of cerebral function with house by alcoholic father ( masterly performance by Rakesh To perform all these functions brain has 100 billion indigenously made films. The enthusiastic public response in Gupta aka Bittu Paanwala) and is forced to work as a maid impaired conscious level, hallucinations and autonomic Jammu and other towns also has come as testimony to the neurons and their 300 trillion connections almost like a overactivity as a consequence of toxic, metabolic or to take care of her ailing mother, while Palak (Anannya Ver- master computer with so many different programs. passion and technical maturity of respective directors/produc- ma) feels uncared after the death of her mother and is fur- infective conditions. ers in providing quality entertainment to the public at large. * Depression can mimic the initial phases of demen- ther traumatized by the PT instructor who tries to molest her. In this background, Jeysh Gupta who announced his arrival While teachers like Kesar Sir (played brilliantly by Naresh tia and it is termed 'pseudodementia' (which is amenable in the world of cinema with his maiden film to antidepressant medication). Kesar) are shown insensitive to children's problem, a lady 'Bache Mann Ke Sache', presents a typical case where a teacher Divya (played by Sarita Gupta) quietly observes the DRUGS trained engineer, following his calling of the heart and pas- As on date there is no care for dementia. Therefore children and helps them to come out of respective depres- sion, he abandoned the so-called lucrative profession, only to sions and live carefree life once again. All the cast of the film it is important to decrease the impact of disease by reduc- take up film making as a vocation. ing the aggravating factors. As it is also the care giver belongs to Jammu and everybody has performed respective Born at Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, in 1979, to the business roles very well. who suffers, his training and treatment also requires con- family of Jai Rani and Raj Kumar Gupta, Jayesh Gupta stud- sideration. The lyrics have been penned by Rahul Mishra and Ajay ied at Cooperative Public School and Ranbir Higher Sec- Despite research drugs help only modestly in few Raina from Mumbai while the music has been composed by patients only to help memory and cognition. To control ondary School. He then went to Pune to pursue Bachelor Rahul Mishra. The background music which plays an impor- Course in Civil Engineering and successfully completed it in the behavioral symptoms anti psychotics may be tant part in the film has been composed by local young talent 2003. But after discovering that it were films that not only fas- required. Vitamin and mineral supplements are also pre- Shubhdeep, son of Arvind, well known music composer of cinated him but also provided a platform for transforming his scribed. J&K. The film has nine songs and a beautiful prayer. " I am creative ideas for the benefit of society, he abandoned the WAYS TO REDUCE RISK getting lot of requests from schools to allow them to use the fashionable career of a civil engineer and much to the shock No matter what your age or stage of life is you have film's prayer song as morning prayer for the schools", said of his parents, shifted to Mumbai where he took up odd jobs power to change many variables that influence your brain Jeyesh Gupta. He said that "I am extremely happy and feel health. Following habits incorporated early may help to like working in a Call Centre and ICCI bank, to sustain him- WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY SEPT 21 self and also meet expenses for taking short term courses in honoured that the Director Schools, Jammu, along with team live longer with better brains: of more than 60 officers after watching the special screening * Mental Exercise: - Build physical and mental activ- acting, direction, visual effects and editing. Talking to Excelsior, Jayesh Gupta said that during those of 'Bacche Mann Ke Sacche', were highly impressed by the These connections are communicating with each other ities into everyday-Exercise halts dementia gene from manner in which film was successful in highlighting the gen- through electrical and chemical signals. It is this unique being expressed and keeps your brain healthy. Moder- years in Mumbai, I got great support from my family. "I made short films to get hold on the medium. Initially I had hired a eral problems faced by the children in day to day life. The ability of brain which makes us human by our ability to ate exercise may be single most effective way to prevent Directorate Schools has also allowed schools to watch the walk, talk, think, reason, feel and remember and behave dementia. script writer but as he ditched me at the last moment, I decid- film. With the result two morning shows at Apsara Theatre, the way we do. Dementia literally means "loss of the abil- * Eat healthy: Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, ed to take up the challenge of writing scripts myself. To my where the film is presently being shown, are reserved only ity to think." nuts and unsaturated fats. Also research has found surprise I found out that once I tried my hand in script writing, Dementia deprives us from all those attributes that turmeric and coconut oil to be protective and may even it came to almost naturally". Jayesh Gupta says that internet for schools children who throng in large numbers and enjoy make us human: our capacity for love, for planning and help new brain cell growth.(we see less dementia) has been a great help to him as a number of tutorials on dif- the movie. reasoning, for making and recalling memories. And it * Maintain healthy weight and body shape ferent areas in film making are easily available for anyone to "Children are enjoying the movie immensely as they are happens due to loss or malfunction of neurons. Thus * Don't smoke: Always treat your chronic diseases learn from it was after seeing films like 'Tare Zameen Par' and able to connect with the characters instantly. It is really a mat- dementia is gradual irreversible decline of brain function like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnor- 'Stanley Ka Dabba', that he seriously began working on the ter of pride that such an emotional movie with message a for which slowly interferes with a persons' ability to carry out mal lipids with your doctor's help idea of making children based film. After hard work and plan- the society, has been produced, directed, written and edited tasks of normal daily living. * Challenge your mind - Putting off retirement cuts ning of three years, he worked on the project of making the by a Jammuite, said a teacher from Shiksha Niketan, after It is important to talk about dementia as it has tremen- chances of dementia. "USE IT OR LOOSE IT "Keeping the film 'Bacche Mann Ke Sacche' under the banner of Karismat- seeing the film. dous physical, mental, social and economical impact on brain mentally challenged is one way to prevent demen- ic Production. "It was in 2012, I came to Jammu along with After Ved Rahi's 'Himmat' a docu-drama in Dogri language the individual, family and community at large. Our life tia. Speaking more than one language also seems to help. technical crew from Mumbai to shoot the first phase of the concerning brave children, which was produced for Children expectancy continues to inch upward and with this the * Build a strong social network - Have a positive mind- film and we completed almost 60 to 70 percent of the shoot- Society for Films, 'Bacche Mann Ke Sacche', is a significant burden of dementia is also rising. Therefore dementia is set and purpose to live -Negative mindset and lack of ing in Jammu and surrounding areas. The cameraman was addition in the genre of Children Film by a filmmaker from described as a "global disaster waiting to happen". Above purpose increases risk of dementia. Gautam Gaekwad. During this time, I discovered that the avail- J&K. The film for its universal relevance and appeal is surely 65 about 5-8% have dementia and figure doubles every (The author is Director Neurology Department BLK Superspeciality Hospital New Delhi) able infrastructure and technical persons required for film to make its mark in children film festivals.