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MOVIE-REVIEW HERITAGE Action and tension-filled drama Gangabal yatra K D Maini isn't a political film but Aroraa's screenplay is effective in the first half does throw light on the horrors of emergency but stumbles heavily in the second half. Rajat Narayan Naag which is popularly era. But more or less, the film is an action Aroraa's dialogues however are top-class and adventure with inspiration from real-life sto- maintain the entertainment quotient in the known as Nara Naag is located in ries. BAADSHAHO is the story of a group of film. ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI, the village Wangat of tehsil thugs trying to loot a truck full of treasure. , KICK, GABBAR IS Kangan district Ganderbal. The year is 1975. Emergency has been BACK and now BAADSHAHO, Rajat truly declared and the Government targets the takes films on a high with his one-liners! This place is known for a sacred spring and royal families of Rajasthan, alleging that they 's direction is simple and he ruins of temples of ancient times. The height of have not declared their wealth after the privy manages to keep the proceedings free of com- the place is about 6100 feet above the sea level purses were abolished in 1971. Gitanjali plications. He understands that this is a while the temperature varies from -7 degree to (Ileana D'Cruz), a royal princess, is arrested. massy flick and should have a pan- 29 degree. This place remained the base camp of Her palace gets looted and all the treasures appeal. In that regard, he scores. But just like yatries for centuries together for the pilgrims are seized by the government to be taken the script, the direction too falters towards who were going to Gangabal yatra. Nature away to . Gitanjali wants to stop this the end. blessed Narayan Naag is situated at the mouth legalized plunder of her wealth and she asks delivers a first-rate perform- of a glen which is surrounded by thick forest ance. His character doesn't fear cover of Devdar,snowy peaks and meadows of death and is ready to take up Charri mountain in the north, Aldore in the east any challenge. Ajay plays the and Harmukh in the south western side.The part very well and looks totally water of Gangabal Lake and glaciers of convincing. is Harmukh flows down and takes the shape of a quite cool and it's a pleasure to stream near the Narayan Nag which is situated (17000 feet), a celebrated place of pilgrimage. A Presently, the Wangat temples and Narayan see him playing such a massy, on the banks of this stream known as Kanknai great festival is held annually in August or Naag Spring have been taken over by the 'chichora' role that got him (Kanakvahaini of ancient time) stream. September which is attended by thousands of Archaeological Department and demarcated the recognition in in the Narayan Naag area of Wangat has deep his- Hindus from all parts of Kashmir. site. This monument around Narayan Nag first place. But one wished his toric and religious background. In the ancient This place has remained the destination of spring has been declared to be of National funny side was exhibited more time, this village was known as Vasisthasrama intellectuals spiritual personalities and saints. importance, under the ancient monument and in the second half. Ileana believed to mark the residence of Rashi This place was also a research centre on Shiva Archaeological Sites Act of 1952. Besides the D'Cruz looks every inch a Vasistha. In the narrow gorge of Kankani her lover Bhawani Singh (Ajay Devgun) for Queen in distress. She carries herself very mythology and students of Hindu philosophy. area up to 100 meters from the protected limit stream there are famous monuments and tem- help. Bhawani recruits a team of badasses just well and dominates a chunk of the first half As per noted writer Dr Agnisheker Kalhana, the and further beyond up to 200 meters near the ples close to Narayan Naag spring (about 40 feet like himself - the flirtatious Daliya (Emraan with ease. is confident but sadly, author of Rajtarangni after collecting the mate- adjoining to this monument has been declared in length and 60 feet in breadth).This place is Hashmi), the alcoholic but flawless locksmith doesn't have much to do. Her character in fact rial and field research had come to Narayan Nag prohibited and regulated areas respectively for Guruji (Sanjay Mishra) and the sexy loyalist isn't well established - who is she and where two miles below the Buthser (Bhutesvara) and and stayed their for two years and compiled the purpose of both mining operations and con- of Gitanjali Sanjana (Esha Gupta). The mis- has she come from? Maybe, if her character connected with Nandik stream near the Rajtarangni, the first historical book of the struction under the Archaeological rule of 1959. sion is to stop and loot the truck carrying was sexier or more glamorous, it would have Harmukh Glacier and believed to be the base Gangabal Yatra was very important for Gitanjali's treasures under the orders of been better. Vidyut Jamwal gives his best shot camp of pilgrims performing Yatra. Kashmari Pandits in the past and continued Major Seher Singh (). They The pilgrims were going via but gets overshadowed in the presence of so Lawrence wrote in his book'The Valley Of even in odd circumstances. Even Pandit have 96 hours and the distance is 600 kms of many performers. Sanjay Mishra arguably Kashmir' that Kashmir is a country of pilgrim- Vasoon, and the journey was divided Jawaharlal Nehru had performed this Yatra in open desert. How the badasses manage to gives the best performance out of all actors. ages. The most famous places of pilgrimages are succeed in their mission forms the rest of the August 1945, when he came to Kashmir to par- The actor plays his part and mouths dialogues the Amarnath Cave and Gangabal Lake. To into a number of halting stations story. ticipate in Sopore session of National with style and panache. is as Gangabal, Hindus resort after death of parents Conference. BAADSHAHO begins on a great note. The or relatives and fling Knuckle bones into the like Vasoon, Nuner, Nandikul, opening party sequence might not seem that usual smoking hot. As per Dr Agnisheker, there are references of deep water of lake which the funeral pyre has significant but its relevance is revealed in the (Sanjeev) plays yet another version of Sanjay Dukhchoure and Sukhchour. Gangabal lake and halting stations in ancient spared. There are ruined temples. They are in later portion of the film. Hence, one shouldn't Gandhi after Neil Nitin Mukesh in INDU books of Kashmir and Kashmiri folk songs. The two groups at a distance of 150 meter from each miss the opening at any cost. The badasses SARKAR and just like the latter, he is wasted country. Yatra was performed regularly up to 1989. Due as well. Denzil Smith (Rudra Pratap Singh) other and respectively consist of six and eleven are introduced in style soon after the plot is Ganga Bal lake is about 11 Km from Narayan to unavoidable circumstances presently, the and Sharad Kelkar (Durjan Singh) are decent. distinct buildings in the close proximity of established. The heist takes place only min- Naag at the elevation 13500 feet above the sea annual Yatra has been stopped but individually utes before the intermission. But till then, the Sunita Radia's cinematography is first- sacred spring Nag Bal (Naag Naag or Narayan level. As per Ernest Nave, who visited this place rate. The barren Rajasthan land is well shot. Naag). These monuments are situated on the the devotees are still going to Gangabal for pil- film manages to engage with its dialogues, on 13th September 1898 wrote in his book grimage. The original Yatra was performed drama and direction. Two scenes really stand Payal Saluja's costumes are noteworthy, espe- bank of Kanknai stream which is about two 'Beyond the Pir Panchal' that it is three miles through two routes.The pilgrims were going via out at this point - the chase sequence between cially the ones worn by Ileana D'Cruz. miles from main Wangat village in hamlet long lake near the north eastern Glacier. The Vasoon, and the journey was divided into a Dalia and Seher and how the badasses plan to Shashank Tere and Saini S Johary's produc- known as Rajdain Bul. The ruins of very fine south western side of the lake is most impres- number of halting stations like Vasoon, Nuner, steal gold from the truck. The latter sequence tion design is authentic and quite meticulous. stone temples are enclosed by walls. It is sive and thrilling.The colour of water of the lake is something to watch out for and its unique Aarif Sheikh's editing is passable while believed that the stones for these temples were is superb. It appears turquoise blue with broad Nandikul, Dukhchoure and Sukhchour.The last execution will surely surprise you. The inter- Ramazan Bulut, Javed and Aejaz's action is brought from Gangabal Lake area. The water of masses of violet shadow lying across it. Some station is Nandikul (about 300 meter below mission point is a blast and the twist in the good. Narayan Naag spring was supplied to the tem- time like a mirror it reflects all the details of its Gangabal). It is believed that by performing the tale unveiled at this point takes the film to On the whole, BAADSHAHO is a nice ples and other buildings which are ruins now. mountain walls .Half a mile below is another Yatra of Gangabal and having a dip in the lake, package of great dialogues, amazing visuals, another level. Post-interval too the madness The architecture is slightly advance than Paych lake called Nand Kul which is about 500 meter one gets Salvation. It is also believed that Lord continues. Dalia barging into the police sta- efficient direction, superlative performances, and identical with temple built by Kashmiri long. It is probable that Nara Naag temples were Shiva and Parvati Ji are living on the top of tion with the armoured truck is bound to be exciting action and tension-filled drama. At Kings who had at different periods raised them constructed at different times by returning pil- Harmukh which mostly remains covered with loved. However, the film ends on a confusing the box office, the film is bound to grow over in the honor of Lord Shiva, Bhutesra. In one fog. Every year on the eve of Bhadoon Ashtami and an abrupt note. The finale fight goes for a grims as votive offerings after successful accom- the weekend and it will also benefit on week- temple Shivlinga still exists.The site is enclosed pilgrims have a dip in the lake and offer Sharads toss - there's too much of smoke in the visuals days due to post-Eid celebrations. If you are a plishment of hazardous ascent and Terth Yatra with high mountains. Lawrence further wrote to their (dead relatives) and release the bones of and it becomes difficult to comprehend fan of thriller, action and masala movies, you of Gangabal Lake, where the Hindus were that from this place a foot path leads up to what's happening exactly. shouldn't miss this one. immersing the bones of their relatives who died their relatives in the water of the lake who died Gangabal Lake in the base of Koharmukh during the year. Rajat Aroraa's story is interesting. Rajat Courtesy : http://www.bollywoodhungama.com during the year.

BOOK-REVIEW HEALTHLINES Reporting from conflict zones Underst^nding @nger of CKD P^tients

Ashok Ogra In a two-page expose co-written with fellow colleague Dr Surinder Sodhi For a foreign journalist assigned to report from the con- Colin Smith, entitled, 'How Dr.Khan Stole the Bomb for For those dealing with Chronic Kidney Disease flict-ridden Middle East is both challenging and fraught with Islam', Shyam provides details of Pakistan scientist AQ Khan danger with so many journalists having lost their life while stealing nuclear secrets from Holland to then use them to and Dialysis, anger and frustration are pretty reporting/photographing from ground zero. build the bomb. This provoked Khan's extraordinary tirade of common because patients can be resentful of The region has conflicting cultural, religious, political, and abuse… and Khan dismissing the article as 'bullshit, full of being ill, stressed about losing control of their historical forces at work. And if we add the South Asia region lies, insinuations and cheap journalism for money and cheap then the job for such journalists become even more difficult. publicity…..' lives, irked due to dietary changes (unable to The award-winning journalist, Shyam Bhatia, is one of the Khan calls Shyam Bhatia a 'Hindu bastard who is not enjoy their favorite foods), restless about long lucky ones to survive and recall and recount unique stories in expected to write anything objective about Pakistan.' Dialysis Treatment times, annoyed due to lack his book 'Bullets and Bylines: From the Frontlines of Kabul, Most of his stories as told in the book are bizarre and hor- Damascus, Delhi and Beyond'. rifying, though there are occasions when an account amuses a of employment, vexed over less income, Shyam writes that "as a staff reporter at the Observer in reader like - like referring to Benazir Bhutto, the then Prime exasperated from medication side effects, the early 1980s, and when my stock started to rise, the news Minister of Pakistan as 'PINKI'. and more. desk increasingly began sending me to cover international During his entire career as a journalist lasting over 40 stories. …Wars, bombings, assassinations are typically the years Shyam has interviewed many world leaders including While some outsiders may recommend that patients sorts of stories that require this service." Yasser Arafat, Iran's Hashmi Rafsanjani, Kuwait's Sheikh suppress their feelings of frustration and say, “You The book is the author's attempt to explain in great details Nasser, Sudan's Omar Bashir, Israel's Yitzhak Shamir, Simon Peres, Binyamin Netanyahu and virtually all top political should be happy to be alive,” or “You look great! What are express your frustration. Expressing your anger can help how he covered some major world events - particularly in the you complaining about?” It is clear that they just do not it diminish. Middle East and South Asia. There is also a chapter on the leaders of the Indian sub-continent. His perspective doesn't always fit the Western media and get it. In fact, anger is a normal emotion and there are a THINK civil war in Sudan. number of health benefits that arise when Chronic The book is revealing and heart- one gets a glimpse of other angles in Picture the consequences if you lose control for both his dispatches. The book provides warming, and contains survival stories, Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients harness and you and the person with whom you’re angry (e.g. I’ll feel enough evidence of his investigative including personal eyewitness account express their anger. Hence, those with Chronic Kidney worse; I’ll be embarrassed later; I’ll hurt my loved one’s skills and penchant and patience to of mini massacre near Kandahar, Disease shouldn’t bottle it up. Yet, how can patients feelings). If there is something that you want them to dig deeper to find the truth. Afghanistan, of innocent civilian bus express themselves without alienating loved ones or From the religious slaughters in know, deliver it in a serious, but non-confrontational passengers because they held red iden- Sudan to the Israeli-Palestine con- offending others? manner. You can preface your statement with, “I do not tity cards (red being synonymous with flict over territory and identity, his Dr SK Bali HoD Deptt of Nephrology SSH Jammu want to be offensive, but...” or “It really frustrates me the Soviet communists). While insights are multi-layered and states that suppressing anger can worsen pain and put when...” moving around the place, Shyam was nuanced. stress on an individual’s Cardiovascular (Heart) systems ASK spotted by Taliban - detained, tortured One of the ground breaking sto- (leading cause of death in the Chronic Kidney Disease Ask yourself what you’re really angry about. What and served execution threat… "Why ries about the plight of the Marsh they didn't kill me is still a mystery to Community). Pushing anger down has also been tied to need do you have that isn’t being met? Are you acting out Arabs of Southern Iraq won him the anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. In contrast, the of a knee-jerk desire for self-protection? Are you really me". International Reporter of the Year They emptied the pockets of his prize at the annual British Press benefits of acknowledging and harnessing angry energy angry at the current situation, or are you still bothered by blazer to see what money he was carry- awards. may make Chronic Kidney Disease patients feel more something that happened days ago? We usually feel safer ing. For two days he shared a room with Shyam has written many books optimistic and confident, lower stress on the heart, limit taking out our anger on people close to us, but it’s impor- his captors and was never left alone. including biography of Benazir anxiety, and help to better manage pain. tant not to misdirect feelings. Instead, focus on identify- That he managed to escape and survive Bhutto titled 'Goodbye Shahzadi', Studies have further noted that addressing anger as it ing your needs. Work to figure out how these needs can is a miracle. "War reporters tend to 'Nuclear Rivals in the Middle East', arises, instead of fighting against expressing frustration be met in a healthy way. If this requires another person’s have shorter life than many others in 'Brighter than the Bhagdad Sun,' and letting it all come out in one explosive fight, has been involvement, then talk to that person about it — but only journalism," Shyam writes. His feature 'India's Nuclear Bomb,' and found to benefit interpersonal relationships (relating to after you’ve calmed down and when you both have the containing graphic details of the mas- 'Contemporary Afghanistan' - last relationships or communication between people). On the time to hear each other out. sacre of unarmed civilians when first one published by Har Anand, Delhi. published in The Observer shocked the In certain conflict zones, he other hand, if anger is regularly directed at a patient’s REDUCE world community, evoking wide con- attributes his easy access to ordinary family members or spouse then it can strain relation- Ask yourself how you can cool off, and then take the demnation. people and escapes to his Indian- ships. The following tips can be used by patients to better time to do it. Classic cool-down activities include taking a The book incorporates Shyam's ness and his ability to hymn Raj manage the anger and frustration associated with walk, showering, listening to relaxing music, hitting a pil- exploits - stories behind international Kapoor songs : " Awaara Hoon"," Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, and Dialysis in low, journaling, calling a friend, working out, meditating, exclusives - as lucky breaks. "One's life is always in danger - Mera Jota Hai Japani"…. much to the delight of the ordinary order to improve health as well as quality of life: or doing a few yoga poses. It’s okay if it takes a few hours witnessing the massacre of innocents, watching a fellow people and the militants alike. UNDERSTAND or even days to cool off. What’s important is that you reporter lose his life in a landmine blow-up and crawling for In Iraq, Shyam discovered the magical appeal of Amitabh By realizing that you are in control of your health and return to the situation with a level head and the ability to six hours to safety …." recalls Shyam. Bachchan. One armed insurgent welcoming him, 'never mind you are the most powerful person on your Healthcare communicate your needs and negotiate conflicts in a A compelling narrative, the author is at his best when if you are a journalist, you are Indian…. I love Indian films Team, you may help limit frustration, feel a regained recalling the assassination of Mrs in 1984 and and Indian actors, especially Rajesh Khanna.' Another asked, calm manner. Whenever it’s time to have a conversation, subsequent massacre of Sikhs in Delhi. He refers to his meet- 'Have you seen in Muqaddar Ka sense of control, and release tension - avoiding anger. use “I” statements (“I felt hurt by your words” instead of ing with the then President Zail Singh whom he found in sad Sikander?' He went on, 'I think of myself as a friend of WARN “You always hurt me”) and listen to the other person’s mood: "President's eyes were red with weeping". 'What have Amitabh, I need peace. But tell Amitabh all Iraqis love him.' “When you want to express anger or any negative feelings to minimize the chances of triggering another they done,' President kept repeating as I conveyed my An exceptionally good read - compelling narrative - the emotion, one way to do so is to start with what we call the round of fighting. thoughts and observations of Delhi burning, the images of the book lives up to the reputation of journalism being the 'first ‘discomfort caveat.’” Let other people know explicitly Reward dead bodies at Subzi Mandi,Delhi still flashing." draft of history' (Philip Graham, Washington Post, phrase). that you are experiencing intense emotions and because Appreciate yourself for managing your anger. It’s hard Regarding Saddam Husain building a nuclear bomb, I am Published by Speaking Tiger and priced Rs.599 (hard- of this, it is more difficult than usual for you to commu- work, and it’s quite likely that we won’t get it right every afraid Shyam does not offer enough evidence to support the bound), nicate clearly. Apologize in advance, not for your emo- time. But a little positive reinforcement,a long bubble 'Bullets and Bylines: From the Frontlines of Kabul, argument one way or the other Incidentally, this is also the tions or your actions, but for the potential lack of clarity bath can encourage you to keep handling anger like an focus of his other book written jointly with Daniel Mcgrory Damascus, Delhi and Beyond' is a must read for those inter- in how you convey what you’re about to say. ested in the region and want to know what happened behind All-Star! titled 'Saddam's Bomb' - a book that I have not read. STOP In the book Shyam refers to the many conversations he the headlines. Loved ones and Caretakers of Chronic Kidney Disease had with former Pakistan Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto It is also useful reading for those journalists willing to take If you catch yourself becoming frustrated, then pause and Dialysis patients should try to bear with the patient with whom he shared close friendship and proximity - they up conflict/ war reporting- notwithstanding the grave dan- for a moment, count to ten (10), and don’t forget to by understanding that anger and frustration is a part of got to know each other when studying at Oxford. gers involved. breathe! If you have difficulty realizing when you are get- Kidney Failure. If you are a patient, help your loved ones The author makes startling disclosures with regard to (The Author is a noted management & media professional, and currently ting angry, look for signs like muscles tensing, face get- better understand what you are going through, by shar- Pakistan nuclear programme based on his conversation with Director of Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication. He was formerly Vice ting hot, hands shaking, breath shortening, and voice ris- ing with them this article. Benazir - she telling him that Pakistan will never nuke India. Regional Director, Discovery Channel (South Asia).) ing. Once, you are a bit calmer, you can then clearly (The author is faculty in Nephrology SSH, Jammu)