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BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ MOVIE-REVIEW " All achievements dimmed in comparison Phillauri fails to connect emotionally to what I felt when I gave birth to Adira" While Horror has been a popular genre fails to narrate either of the stories convincingly. While the parents working. They know that parents will come back in , there have also been a film’s first half is funny (in parts) and bearable, the film sees and spend quality time with them. Because I have help. I a drastic downslide in its second half, which is mostly dedicat- can leave my child at home. It is easier because I have peo- few films made over the years that ed to character’s life in the past. The slow ple I can trust. In other cases, there are family members, have dealt with the concept of the and predictable second half does nothing more than testing the patience of the audience. Even the parallels between the but I live in a nuclear setup. And it’s taken me long to kind friendly ghost. Films like Chamatkar, of identify people and to be able to have that confidence of two eras seem extremely forced. One just cannot help but say leaving my baby for those many hours and leave the house. Bhoothnath and Hello Brother are that the film’s climax is bizarre and outrageous. Anshai Lal For the first six months, I was completely immersed. I some of the popular movies in the really needs to understand how to narrate stories if he is plan- would not move out for a minute. ning for a long innings in Bollywood. Had you planned to take such a long break? space of horror comedy. As for the performances, the film’s protagonist Anushka Sharma excels in the film. After having delivered a smash hit I’d decided to take a break for one year because I want- This week’s release PHILLAURI happens to be set on the performance in her last film AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL, she deliv- ed to give my child that much time. I wanted to be a part of same premise of a friendly ghost. Will this film spin magic at ers a decent performance in PHILLAURI. Even though her each milestone in my baby’s life — from the first word to the Box-Office or will it ‘vanish in thin air’, let’s analyze. character comes as half baked (because of the script), she man- the first step, etc. I would’ve hated it if she’d done some- Fox Star Studios’ PHILLAURI is about the unfulfilled love ages to pull it off with supremacy. After having done a decent thing for the first time and I missed it. of a ghost who has not attained peace after death. The film job in his last film (the drug drama UDTA PUNJAB), Diljit What has changed post motherhood? starts off with an array of dangerous (inflight) dreams of the Dosanjh shows his soft and vulnerable side in PHILLAURI. Carrying a child is such a great feeling. I have not expe- Canada based Kanan Rajinder rienced anything close to it in the 22 years of my work life. (), who is on his This feeling is way greater than any feeling I’ve ever had. way to to get married to All my achievements dimmed in comparison to what I felt his childhood sweetheart Anu when I gave birth to Adira. You know, slowly, I am discov- (Mehreen Pirzada). After his ering so many fascinating things in Adira which makes me arrival, his parents tell a feel, ‘God! why didn’t I have children earlier? I would have ‘secret’ to Anu’s parents stat- had more.’ ing that Kanan is a ‘maanglik’. Most mothers returning to work feel guilty... Without any frets or tension, I have spent so much quality time with Adira that I am both the families act on the not going to feel that guilt. I have tried to make a shift in advice of an astrologer and get such a way that I am not with her when she is busy. Then Kanan married to an old tree, during her playtime, I will be back with her, so she does not which they chop off later. Lit- register my time away that much. Or that is what I am hop- tle does he know that, at the Rani Mukherji was immersed in mother- ing for... I don’t know how it’s going to be. I am dreading pretext of marrying the tree, hood, and movies were nowhere in the pic- it. I am mentally preparing myself for the eight or nine he actually got married to hours I have to give to my work every day. When they cast Shashi (Anushka Sharma), me, they were like, ‘Rani ko lekar kaam karenge’. I keep ture. whose soul has been within Now that the queen has committed to a film, she is com- praying to God everyday ki aisa nahi ho ki they say, ‘kyun le liya yaar, kisi aur ko le lete!’ the tree since the year 1919. ing out of her self-imposed exile. As she talks about her hus- Why did you choose Hichki? Even though Kanan gets band, I can’t help but marvel at her fairytale marriage. It’s When the script came to me, I wasn’t thinking about get- scared of Shashi and her a coming together of two very different people and they ting back to work. I really liked the script and said, ‘Okay, actions at first, gradually, he make it work, without making it seem like work. As she we can go ahead with it.’ It was a process that happened not only befriends her but also returns to the set to shoot her next film Hichki, she talks organically. Then it hit me, ‘I have to leave my daughter and gets her ‘introduced’ to Anu. about what drove her back to work (her hubby), what drives go to work.’ My husband feels if he hadn’t have pushed me, When asked about the reason her to act (the love of her fans) and what she dreads (not I wouldn’t have come back. I would be very happy being for Shashi’s ghostly existence, giving her best to her work). Read on for excerpts.... with Adira whole day long. And that’s true. I am most con- she recalls her love story with Let’s talk about your comeback. tent when I am with my daughter. Right now, she is taking Roop Lal Philauri (Diljit Again, that word! Comeback! It’s nothing. It’s just like her afternoon nap, so I am comfortable. The minute she Dosanjh), which, till date as any another professional taking a maternity leave/break remained an unfulfilled dream because of unforeseen situa- wakes up, I will be like, ‘Okay, time to go.’ Despite having limited scope, he puts on a decent perform- and then coming back to work. That’s exactly what I am tions and circumstances. What were the circumstances which How is pre-Adira Rani different from thepost- ance. The film’s scene stealer is however, the endearing Suraj doing. played the villain between Shashi and Roop Lal’s love, what Adira one? Sharma, who has, to his credit Hollywood films like LIFE OF Excited about being back on a film set? When I look back now at my career, I feel I was anoth- happens to Shashi’s soul ultimately and do Kanan and Anu get PI, MILLION DOLLAR ARM and others. He makes a decent I still don’t know if I am ready to get back to work. I have er person. They say a child gives birth to a mother. I relate married is what forms the rest of the story. Bollywood debut with PHILLAURI. He plays his part of a con- said yes to working again. But I don’t feel the the way about to that. This innings with Hichki is going to be a new phase Despite the film’s concept having immense potential, fused young boy extremely well. He also consistently main- work now, like I used to, before I had Adira. Right now, in my life as a woman and as an actress. I feel like now I am writer Anvita Dutt fails create magic with her writing. The tains the fun quotient in the film. On the other hand, Mehreen though work is something which gives me happiness, the starting all over again. I am feeling fresh and new. Even the film’s story and screenplay have no logic or direction. Besides Pirzada fails to impress with her Bollywood debut. The rest of joy that Adira gives me is just too special. I keep telling my script that I have chosen, I think, it’s going to give me a lot being confusing, the film’s screenplay also slows down the nar- the character actors (of both the eras) are extremely convinc- husband that’s because he actually forced me to get back to of growth as an actor. rative. PHILLAURI, which begins on a positive and funny ing and play their parts well. work. He was after me for about three months from the time Are you doing any prep for Hichki? note, starts getting endlessly dragged and predictable. Thanks The film’s music (Jasleen Royal) is average and fails to Adira was born, because he saw me getting obsessed with Yes, from last month I have started to prep for the film. to the confused screenplay, the viewers will find it extremely impress except for one song ‘Sahiba’. On the other hand, the her. He said, ‘If I don’t push her now, I think she is going You know. I always used to always wonder about the film tough to relate to. The film's dialogues (Anvita Dutt) are lucid to go into that full-on obsession zone.’ And I am still there. I’d start with, after having Adira. I get damn emotional and do not hamper the film’s proceedings. The film has its film’s background score (Sameer Uddin) is apt and elevates Since I gave birth to Adira, he has been like, ‘Come on! You when I get to hear from my PR team that my fans keep ask- share of comic moments in the first half, but that too disap- the film’s narrative. The VFX used in the film is decent. have to reclaim your life and get back. You have to do your ing about my next film. I feel my fans are just waiting. I pears as the narrative moves forward. Full marks to the film’s cinematographer (Vishal Sinha) for work and you can’t completely immerse yourself’, but I was- want to honour that by doing a film which is worth their After having assisted on films like PYAAR KE SIDE turning the film into a visual delight. The film’s editor n’t ready. I don’t think I am ready even now. while and they can be proud of. EFFECTS, CHAK DE! INDIA, DOSTANA and HOUSEFULL, (Rameshwar S Bhagat) has done a decent job. So what brings you back? Do you think Aditya’s involvement with Adira Anshai Lal makes his debut in Bollywood as a director with On the whole, PHILLAURI fails to connect emotionally due I have a lot of people who love me and my work, I think will increase now? PHILLAURI. Sadly, Anshai fails to impress with his debut film to its weak and slow paced narrative. At the Box-Office, it will it’s my responsibility to keep doing films, so that they get I think it will be the same. Adi is too involved in his work. be an average fare. to see a part of me that I am known and loved for. I think He probably leaves last from the office and now, I am try- PHILLAURI. In an attempt to tell the stories of two eras simul- Courtesy: www.bollywoodhungama.com working is very important for every woman. It’s a special ing to change that because he has to understand he has a taneously, he lands up losing his grip on the plot totally. He feeling for a woman when she is independent. It’s a differ- child waiting for him at home. Now, every day, I manage ent kind of satisfaction, a different kind of respect she gets, his time so that he comes back at a time when Adira has not BEAUTY TIPS a different feeling of well-being that she feels. There are a yet slept. In the morning, he has his time with Adira. He lot of mothers who dedicate their lives to their children, and has breakfast with her and he takes her for a walk. I am try- that’s absolutely great and I respect their chosen path. At ing to inculcate that in him, so the bond grows and he keeps the same time, I feel, somewhere down the line when the teasing me, ‘Once Adira grows up, she is going to be my FRUITS FOR BEAUTY kids grow up and have no time for their parents, that’s the baby and my girl. Enjoy the time now.’ He is crazy about time when few parents or mothers get a bit... her, but I would not say that his life revolves around Adira rinse. Lemon peels can be Feel lost? now. But I would say he is getting there. dried and powdered and used Yes, when the kids grow up and they have their own lives, Is he a better husband or better father? in face packs and scrubs. schedules and friends. They don’t want their parents Adi is a better husband than a father, definitely. Till now RIPE PAPAYA around that much. It’s important to understand early on at least, and I hope that he remains a better husband. Men Papaya has so many bene- that while your child is important, it is equally important become good fathers by default, but it is very important for fits that it used to be called that you make yourself happy and share that happiness with men to be good husbands. So, I’d want him to become a bet- "the food of the angels." The your child. The way our world is now, a child adapts to both ter husband all his life. (TWF) are rich sources of antioxi- dants, like Vitamins A, C and HEALTHLINES B, folate and pantothenic acid; and minerals like potassium, copper, and magnesium. Papaya contains papain, an Let’s cripple arthritis enzyme, which helps to soften and remove dead skin cells, Dr. Manuj Wadhwa around the new joint don't have to work harder because making the skin clearer and the implant's natural shape and resulting motion allow brighter. It also helps to light- We live in a world and time where these soft tissues to move in familiar ways. This leads to en skin colour if used regular- compromise is no more a solution higher patient satisfaction scores, more mechanical effi- ly over a period of time. Ripe ciency of the muscle, and a more natural feeling while papaya pulp can be applied on and the expectations from a joint the face, or can be mixed with walking or bending in the months after their procedure other ingredients like oat- replacement have increased manifold. thereby meeting the unaddressed needs of patients meal, curd and honey to make undergoing implant surgeries. Young and the restless There has been a lot of awareness about knee replace- face masks. Leave on for 20 to arthritic knee… To replace or not to replace? ment surgery in the last decade and enough new technol- 30 minutes and wash off with When conservative management options have been ogy advancement has been seen in this space. However, water. Papaya pulp mixed exhausted, the challenge for the orthopedic surgeon is to studies have shown that one out of every 5 patients oper- with curd can be applied on offer a procedure that will relieve symptoms and allow a ated for knee replacement using traditional techniques is the body. return to a high level of function but not risk future sur- Shahnaz Husain dissatisfied with their ability to do squats, stair climbing BANANA gery that may be required as disease progresses or pros- "You are what you eat"? Whoever said Banana, one of the most popular fruits, packs quite a punch theses fail and require revision, often in terms of nutrition and health benefits. It is one of the rich- also because most implants wear off in that wasn't kidding.Eating favorite fruits est sources of potassium and also contains Vitamin C and B6. 10 - 15 years. can help fight skin imperfections and Bananas are beneficial for both skin and hair treatments. Its When a young and active patient getting radiant and beautiful skin. potassium content helps to soften both the hair and the skin. comes to us with debilitating pain and Bananas can be made into a pulp and added to both face and loss of normal knee function at the age If you love to eat fruits then getting health body and beau- hair packs. Bananas help hair that has been damaged by tiful and glowing skin would be easy for you . Fruits intake of say - 47, should we ask him or her to repeated colouring and other chemical treatments. Bananas enhances your natural beauty both inner and outer which can wait for as long as possible before can be made into a pulp and applied on the hair like a pack. also can change tone of skin to red and yellow and skin tone undergoing total knee replacement, so Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash it off. Egg yolk can look more attractive. that there is a low likelihood for the Eating these fruits for glowing skin everyday will make or curd may be added to mashed bananas and applied as a hair need of a repeat or revision surgery? your skin healthier and more radiant. pack. If the hair is very dry, add one teaspoon pure glycerin or That question is very difficult to answer MANGO honey to the banana pack. Almond oil may also be added to for any surgeon. In the not-so-distant Mangoes are a rich source of Vitamins and Minerals, like the banana hair pack. past, most younger patients with Vitamins A, C, E, K, phosphorous, potassium, calcium and APPLES advanced arthritis were told to just live magnesium. It also contains bioflavonoids, which are power- Apples have so many health benefits that it is said, "an with the pain or cut back on their activ- ful antioxidants and help to neutralize free radical damage. apple a day keeps the doctor away." It contains a wealth of ities, and wait until later in life to have Being rich in Vitamins A and C, mangoes help to tone and reju- nutrients, like Vitamins C, B6, riboflavin, potassium, copper, joint replacement. But thanks to tech- venate the skin. It helps to delay the visible signs of skin age- manganese, and magnesium. It is also packed with phytonu- nological advancement and an ing. Apart from restoring the normal balances, it has a soften- trients and flavonoids. Apples contain pectin, which is said to unmatched design innovation, we now ing effect on the skin and hair. It is said to tighten the pores have a soothing effect on sensitive skin. Apples are wonderful have Active Knee Solutions like JOUR- and strengthen the hair roots. Mango pulp can be added to skin toners, helping to tighten the skin and stimulate blood NEY™ II that address these concerns of fruit packs and applied on the skin and hair. Mangoes are used circulation to the skin surface. They also have anti-oxidant long-lasting performance very safely to make cosmetics like Body and Hair Butters for beauty care. properties, helping to prevent oxidation damage and thus and effectively." The material used is LEMON delaying visible ageing signs on the skin. Apples also contain Oxidised Zirconium which is a very We all know that lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C and fruit acids, which have a powerful cleansing effect on the skin, smooth ceramic and has been tested by minerals. As a cosmetic ingredient, lemon can be used in var- removing dead skin cells. This helps to brighten the skin and US FDA for 30 year wear performance. ious ways, but avoid using it undiluted, as it can be harsh on gradually clear away blemishes, like dark spots. Raw apple pulp or apple juice can be applied on the skin daily and then This combination of low wear biomate- the skin. However, on areas where the skin is thicker, like washed off with plain water after 20 minutes. Grated apple rials with latest design concept makes elbows and knees, rub lemon halves and wash off with water. can be added to face masks. Mix oats with curd, honey and Journey II a perfect choice for young, Over a period of time, it cleanses and lightens skin colour. Lemon can also be used as a hand lotion. Mix it with rose water apple pulp or grated apple into a paste. Apply on the face and or any strenuous activity after surgery. active high demand patient. If these technologies are wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes. Apple cider vinegar, which combined with minimally invasive computer assisted and rub it into the skin of the hands. For rough hands, rub Unlike implant that create unnatural motion with a granulated sugar and the juice of a lemon together on the is obtained from apples, is an ideal treatment for dandruff and surgeries, then this combination can make surgeries pain symmetric, circular design, or with a rotating platform, hands, till the sugar dissolves. Then rinse off with water. Done also adds shine to the hair. After shampoo, add two table- free and a very active return to normal life where patients the latest innovation - Journey II Kinematic Knee regularly, it will help to improve the skin texture. spoons apple cider vinegar to a mug of water and use it as a Alignment accommodates the swing and rotate of the can walk, bend, squat or play mild sports and recreation. Add lemon juice to "tea water" for a hair rinse, to make the last rinse. Yes……an apple a day also keeps beauty problems knee with the same engineering principles as the body The author is Director & Head, Max Elite Institute of Orthopaedics & hair silky and shiny. Boil used tea leaves in enough water and at bay does naturally. As a result, the muscles and ligaments Joint Replacement) cool the liquid. Add the juice of one lemon and use it as a last (The author is a beauty expert)