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LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR DOCTORS
Beyond Practice
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2011
Dr.
Drr. Shireesh
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Shi
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Dhhaara
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MBBS,
MBBS
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MD
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Pun
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“You have to keep aside
a few hours every week
for your passion. You
need to - just do it”
Take time to relax 6 Dissecting the PC Tablet 10 Fashion forward 22
Dr. Tushar Rege refreshes old memories 18 Missed a must-watch 24
Beyond Practice
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2011
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would like to wish all our readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
In the last note, our Chief Editor, Mr. Pankaj Kumar wrote about how
frightening it was for him to pay a visit to a doctor's clinic. I am sure it was
the same for most of us. But with over years of experience in the medical
publishing field, I am sure most of his fear may have been dissolved by the
continuous unfolding of medical mystery. Doctors today are more respected
than feared. Medical science has reached that stage, where, as patients we
know what to expect and what not to.
The pace at which medical science is progressing, it is but natural for you
as doctors to spend a lot of time keeping pace with the progression, lest you
be left behind! Beyond Practice, is a way for you busy doctors to look at life
differently, BEYOND what you see. We have attempted to package information
that is beyond your continuing medical practice.
With Beyond Practice ( Jan- Feb ), we will take you for a dip into the oceans
in Goa, compare two latest technologies to help you choose better, explore
new books for you to read in your leisure time, talk about a contemporary
film, discuss investments and explore fashion trends in 2011 to name a few.
We will also be profiling doctors with more than usual talents, Beyond their
Practice. In this issue, we have Dr. Shireesh Dharap who is passionate about
painting. Ever thought about relaxation? This issue we will show you how to,
with Ms. Rekha Chaudhari talking about Spa as a way of relaxing.
We hope, Beyond Practice will serve to be your Lifestyle Magazine for the
present and the future. Our young team will be more than keen to hear from
you, whatever it takes to make Beyond Practice a magazine you would always
look forward to. I hope you would enjoy reading it. Do feel free to drop in your
comments at beyondpractice@aramuc.net
Wish you all a blessed year ahead!!
Anandita Mukherjee
Associate Editor
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CONTENTS
3
COVER STORY
Colours of "Life"
A doctor in mind but an artist at heart, thats Dr. Shireesh Dharap.
Lets have a peek into his colorful life.
FOR YOU
The Road to Relaxation
12
Ms. Rekha discusses the importance
and benefits of spa for doctors
6
GLOBE-TREKKER
GOA - Gateway To Gaiety
20
CELEB TALK
Kunal
Ganjawala
The great singer
talks about his life
Let the fun begin!
15
MONEY MATTERS
BOOKWORM
How Long can one
wait for Love?
Review of 'Love in the
time of Cholera'
9
Are you a
Smart Investor?
Know more about
investing and investing rightly
WHAT'S NEW?
10
Be trendy this fall
22
Tete-a-tete with 18
MOVIE BUZZ
Dr. Tushar Rege
Phas Gaye
Re Obama Strong on content...
MY PAGE
Dr. Tushar Rege shares some
cherished memories
2
Trends 2011
24
Munni or Sheila?
Ipad or Samsung galaxy:
whats your choice?
FASHION
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What have
you missed?
COVERSTORY
Colours of
“Life”
B
orn on 22nd August, 1956 in a Maharashtrian
neighbourhood in Pune, he had a very quiet
childhood. He loved playing cricket and other
games, especially since they were the only source of
entertainment then, for there was no T.V. Through his
school life, Dr. Shireesh was a topper and later also
became the SSC merit scholar. Becoming a doctor was
all he wanted even as a kid. He was fond of life sciences,
therefore he chose Medicine over engineering and IIT. In
the year 1983, he completed his MD in pathology from
BJ Medical College, Pune. Since then, professionally
there was no looking back. But his heart was always in
his paintings.
Dr. Shireesh Dharap is a private practitioner and also works as a consulting pathologist.
He is someone who spends his days in labs dealing with patients but his evenings
and holidays are reserved for doing what what he loves most- Painting.
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“I am a
landscape painter.
I concentrate on
interpretation,
simplification and
representation
of nature."
“Whenever I had exhibitions, I didn’t stress
much on the fact that I am a doctor. For
those few who found out my real profession,
always came up with amusing comments
and comparisons about a painter’s delicate
touch of brush and a doctor’s skillful scalpel
and so on.”, says Dr. Dharap.
Based in Pune, today Dr. Shireesh is
married and has two beautiful children.
Aditya is pursuing PhD in Maths from
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
(TIFR), Mumbai and his daughter,
Meghana is studying French and English
Literature. Although none of them have
followed their father's footsteps, they
are quite appreciative of their father's
achievements in medicine as well as in
art. Did we mention before, Dr. Shireesh
is married to a Consulting pediatrician?
Quite a family, right?
Dr. Shireesh is quite passionate about
his profession, but what drives him is art.
He is an ace artist. So what sort of painting
is he interested in? “I am a landscape
painter. I concentrate on interpretation,
simplification and representation of nature
and houses in harmony with nature. I like
to paint the effects of light and time. I strive
to get the sense of the time of the day
and season of the year in my paintings.”,
he says. “From an abstract angle, I like
interlocking of shapes and colours dividing
the picture space in an interesting and
harmonious way. I believe that my paintings
should represent the positive values of
life and please and soothe the viewer”,
he added.
Dr. Shireesh Dharap
He owns two Pathology
clinics in Pune and is
associated with other labs
too. He is also a Pathology
professor at the Modern
College of Physiotherapy,
Pune. Dr. Dharap shares his
experiences both as a doctor
as well as a painter.
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Who says, doctors do not have a life
BEYOND PRACTICE. Just take a look at
some of his paintings. Till date, he has
painted on hundreds of canvasses. Amongst
his favorite paintings are some Himalayan
Landscapes, in which he has captured an
essential feel of the Himalayas.
Apart from painting, Dr. Shireesh is
interested in a lot of outdoor activities
ranging from cricket and trekking to Botany,
Geology and Astronomy. Dr. Shireesh is
also an avid bird watcher. According to him,
nature is a vast, chaotic and awe inspiring
spectacle all around us. Of course, we
will not deny that beauty and complexity
of nature is mind boggling. “There are
countless things to see and spectacles to
witness only if one spends a certain amount
of time outdoors”, he says. One just needs
an hour or two away from the hectic
schedule to follow what one loves to do the
most. This is called life “Beyond Practice”.
Dr. Shireesh has never had formal
training in Painting. But he has had the
honour of working with some prominent
artists and teachers, like, the late Professor
Divakar Dengle, Principal of Abhinav Art
College of Pune. Just being associated with
such names helps one learn a lot in this
field. All one needs is passion towards the
subject, the rest all follows. For this matter,
Dr. Shireesh is not even a part of any formal
Art club, but that has not stopped him from
pursuing his passion, Painting! And what a
Painter he is!
On asking, who his inspiration has been,
he said, no one. So is this purely a self
driven passion? Dr. Shireesh does follow
a number of great artists, like Mr. Narayan
Shridhar Bendre, who is a Padmashree,
Mr. Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, regarded as
one of the most finest and cloistered
abstract painters of India, Mr. John
Fernandez, famous contemporary Illustrator
and portrait painter from Mumbai, Paul
Cezzane, a 19th Century French artist and
post impressionist painter. He is extremely
fond of Claude Monet, again a French
Impressionist painter. Amongst his favorite
artists we also have Charles Henry Turner,
an American water colourist and Wilhelm
Schmid, a Swiss Painter. No wonder we do
see some similarities in their paintings and
Dr. Shireesh’s. Maybe, they have been his
inspiration!
What is it that a doctor of his caliber
trying to communicate through his
painting? “I am trying to tell viewers about
the transcendent mysteries of landscape
through my paintings. It is not about a
particular location- it’s about the universality
of landscape”.
Although Dr. Shireesh has not
participated in any competition or won
“Every human
has two sides
to themselves,
one is an
interest of
the mind, the
second is the
interest of the
heart."
any awards, he has participated in several
exhibitions, which speaks volumes about
his artistic bend of mind. It is about enjoying
the process and the sudden creative
outbursts, this surely brings about some
sort of balance in his life. Transforming
oneself from a very busy pathologist to a
very creative painter is easy only when one
is focused and believes in what he/she
does. When asked about his choice, being
a full time painter or a doctor, he said, “it’s
not a matter of choice. One does what is
needed, as well as what one likes”.
Every human has two sides to
themselves, one is an interest of the
mind, which focuses on the profession,
the second is the interest of the heart, any
form of hobby, which gives creative as well
as mental satisfaction. It is important for
people to look beyond what they are doing,
take some time off from regular work to
seek what makes them happy. “Time needs
to be found- you have to keep aside a few
hours every week for your passion. You
just need to DO IT”, Dr. Shireesh asserts.
Although no one from his family has the
same creative streak as our beloved doctor,
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the first admirers as well as critics of a new
painting. Every artist, would like to take his
art form to a higher level, and looking at
his paintings we are sure Dr. Shireesh will
achieve this level very soon. We wish him
all the best and sincerely wish to see his
paintings receiving the honour that is due
to them.
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FORYOU
The
Road to
Relaxation
Ms. Rekha Chaudhari
Doctors feel the need to relax and de-stress and they
deserve every bit of it. Nothing can be more relaxing for
the doctors as much as a soothing massage.
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odern life is hectic and stressful.
On any given day we carry out a
multitude of tasks and tend to
ignore our health. As for all our health
problems we have doctors who tend to help
us whenever we are down, but they too are
humans and they too experience stress
and fatigue.
MENTAL STRESS
Acclaimed Spa Expert at
JCKRC & Company and owner
of Caressaa Day Spa.
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Research has found that approximately
80% of diseases are stress related. We
cannot avoid stress but we can relieve it.
Doctors especially have a very hectic and
erratic work schedule. Working in clinics,
patient visits, emergency calls at night,
patients' critical situation increases anxiety
and leaves the doctors mentally stressed
out and tired.
It is proven that spa-use stimulates the
release of endorphins. A spa enhances your
life and leaves you with a sense of wellbeing.
This can help you get rid of accumulated
stress, feel better and be ready for the new
challenges that come with your profession.
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GEOTHERMAL THERAPY
Relaxing earth energy transporting you to
a tranquil destination, disconnecting you
from the world and de-stressing your mind
and body.
This treatment has the potential
to balance the mental, physical and
emotional energy. The use of alternating
temperatures in a Geo-Thermo Therapy
allows the muscles to relax, relieves pain
and the premium aesthetic products
stimulates, nourishes, rejuvenates and
refreshes the skin. The use of the Hot
Stones is to expand the blood vessels
increasing the blood circulation, because
of which more oxygen is supplied to the
tissues and muscles. Cold Stones help to
contract the blood vessels so it brings the
vascular action back to normal thereby
relieving pain and tension in muscles. Hot
Compression, the finishing touch of this
therapy removes the toxins and brings the
fresh oxygenated blood to the skin that
evens out the skin tone leaving a beautiful
glow on your face.
MYSTERIOUS
Today Spa’s have
become the Mecca
of relaxation and
de-stress.
PHYSICAL MUSCLE STRESS
OF THE BODY
As doctors, you face extreme physical
stress on the body making your bodies
vulnerable to muscle aches and pains. You
need to feel rejuvenated & only a spa can
heal sore muscles and injuries. Back pain,
neck pain and soreness can be eased with
a quick visit to your spa. Massages like
Novel Rope Massage, patented by Ms.
Rekha Chaudhari, owner of Caressaa Day
Spa is one of the best known massages
available to reduce physical muscle stress.
This massage is carried out by the legs of
the practitioner. Long sweeping movements
are incorporated, with varying degrees of
pressure as appropriate for each client.
The massage works pain out with long
sweeping strokes. Balancing and regulating
A spa enhances your life
and leaves you with a
sense of wellbeing. This
can help you get rid of
accumulated stress, feel
better and be ready for the
new challenges that come
with your profession.
massage is carried on through out the
back. The benefits include improved blood
circulation, removal of waste or congested
fluids and relief to the tired muscles which is
refreshing to the mind.
It was only recently that the healing
benefits of Medi spa became known and
popular, with the arrival of latest technologies
like Derma Life Capsule & Alfa LED Oxygen
Capsules, its benefits are going to converge
both the fields and cause a veritable
explosion creating waves in the future.
As doctors, you must be facing irregular
sleeping patterns due to emergency visits
in the middle of the night, causing sleep
deprivation, which does affect efficiency at
times. The Insomniac programme in Alfa
LED: makes you relax, sleep and regain
energy. Derma Life’s moist, gentle steam,
infused with natural essential oils and
herbal aromatics, enhances the experience
and the mist system can achieve the same
powerful goals as a mineral springs bath.
Today Spa’s have become the Mecca of
relaxation and de-stress. A regular Spa visit
should be a part of our routine. How else
can we gain energy to face the challenges
of day-to-day life?
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BOOKWORM
long can one
wait for love?
How
Soma Ghosh
Introduction:
By:- Gabriel Garcia Marquez
(Nobel Prize winner), Alfred A.
Knopf, (Translator)
Genre: Novel, Written: 1985
(Eng. 1988)
Length: 368 pages
Original in: Spanish
Price:- Rs.299 (Paper Back)
“
Florentino Ariza had not stopped thinking of her for a single
moment since Fermina Daza had rejected him out of hand
after a long and troubled love affair fifty-one years, nine
months, and four days ago.”
The novel, Love in the Time of Cholera, written by Gabriel Garcia
Marquez, is set in the latter part of the 19th century and chronicles
the lives of three people: Fermina Daza, her husband, Dr. Juvenal
Urbino and Florentino Ariza, a man who loved Fermina and waited
for her for over half a century. The story unfolds against a backdrop
of Latin America with its disabling heat, storms, rivers, swamps
and its countries, struggling in the throes of a Cholera epidemic,
and the impending civil wars, at the beginning of the 20th century.
Marquez introduces us to Dr. Urbino and his wife Fermina, now
in the twilight years of their life, sharing the same bed, sharing the
drawbacks of old age, sharing the daily rituals of their “convenient”
married life. Dr. Urbino is suddenly killed in an accident when he falls
from a ladder while trying to save his pet parrot and Fermina finds
Florentino at her doorstep, pledging his “eternal and everlasting
love” while attending her husband’s funeral. And although being
outraged at this immodest impatience - she forbids him from
seeing her again - she realises that in her deepest despair she
had “thought more about Florentino Ariza than her dead husband.”
Thereafter, we embark upon a journey into the past, a little over
fifty years ago, where the story unfolds with the fifteen year old
Fermina being wooed by the excessively sentimental and romantic
She writes a weekly blog
called Freeze Frame for the
Times of India and a personal
blog entitled Rose Tinted
Glasses. She is an infectious
social media enthusiast,
contributes to various online
and offline publications.
Florentino with pages of poetry. Fermina is exiled to a distant
city by her father who disapproves of him. Upon her return, she
refuses Florentino, banishes her former passion and dreamy eyed
innocence, and accepts the esteemed Dr. Juvenal Urbino as her
husband, who is a better suitor in all respects. The doctor, a man of
medicine, who is used to judging life with a rational eye realises on
the first night of their marriage “that he did not love her”, yet he is
sure that “there would be no obstacle to their inventing true love”,
much like any other rational possibility. And just when he is about
to breathe his last, in those few last moments of his life, he says to
her almost in retrospect of the fifty years they have spent together,
“Only God knows how much I loved you!”
What Marquez sets out to do is skilfully and clinically dissect
every aspect of the emotion called ‘Love’ – love that is borne and
grows out of habit from living a long conjugal life together; young
love that is unreasonable and romantic; passionate infatuation
and the follies of youth; love that is delusional; and love that is
unrequited. While Love in the Time of Cholera has similarities to
his other great fictional works – One Hundred Years of Solitude and
The Autumn of the Patriarch – it avoids relying exclusively on the
stunning, almost hypnotic quality of the former or the intensity of
the latter. What makes this love story unique is its pursuit of love,
which is almost like a fantasy that runs parallel to reality.
A book definitely worth reading for those who believe in paying
their respects at the alter of love.
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WHAT’SNEW?
Munni
or
Sheila?
Ipad VS Samsung
Galaxy Tab; Know
from the expert whi
is the right choice ch
W
hat has become the topic of heated discussion in living
rooms, newsrooms and primetime news shows these
days? It is not the future of Congress Party, nor is it the
honesty of our politicians or the lack of it.
The only question that matters today is who is better? Munni
or Sheila? Munni, the sure-shot formula, an item number veteran,
an age-defying hottie that cast a spell of almost paralytic hypnosis
with her latest item number. Munni has a first mover advantage,
connects with, and caters to our basic need for entertainment,
has a guaranteed pleasure value and is revolutionary. Sheila, on
the other hand has benefited from the wisdom of watching Munni
come, win over millions of hearts and become the most loved and
most hated number all at once.
Sheila is younger, smarter; more sophisticated than Munni, but
the world is divided on their opinion of Sheila. Some say she is one
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Ankit Vengurlekar
An inveterate technoholic, he
anchors Tech Toyz and Tech
Guru, personal technology
shows on Network
18’s channels.
of the best things that has happened to men...while some say, she
is like silicon in place of adipose tissue, looks good but is not au
natural!
The Apple IPad, launched in June 2009, was the Munni of
tablet computers. Before its launch nobody knew what to expect
from tablets, naysayer’s wrote it off as a gamble that will cost Steve
Jobs his recovered health and Apple its fortune. But as doctors
would agree, tablets mostly work.
Within days of launching, Apple Ipad became an instant
runaway success. A million Ipads sold in less than 3 months,
which is unprecendent. Sheila, in this case, is the newly launched
Samsung Galaxy tab. Fresh, suave, sexy, younger, everything you
wished from Munni but didn’t get.
So without further ado, let’s get touchy with 2 of the best touchscreen devices on the face of this planet.
• A million Ipads were sold
in less than 3 months
of its launch, which is
unprecendent.
• Samsung Galaxy tab is
fresh, suave, sexy, younger,
everything you wished from
ipad but didn’t get.
The tablet PC is not a
fad, it is here to stay
and for all practical
reasons, it is the future
of computers.
FEATURE
APPLE IPAD
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB
WINNER
Look n Design
Aluminum body is classy and sturdy
Plastic body
iPad
10 inch screen optimum for apps, multimedia, 7 inch screen, not the best for a big screen
experience
e-books
16GB – 64 GB versions available
16 GB inbuilt memory
Not pocket friendly
Micro SD card upgradeable to 32GB
Extremely pocket friendly
Operating System
iOS 4 is custom made for iPad
Android ver. 2.2
Multi-tasking available with the latest update
It is a mobile phone OS ported to the tablet
PC
iPad
Applications
iTunes store has over 3 lakh apps, over 25,000 Android marketplace has over 1 lakh apps, iPad
made exclusively for the iPad screen size
but all are built for smart phone screen size
Camera
NO CAMERA ( Expecting an upgrade )
3 megapixel rear camera with LED flash for Galaxy Tab
stills and video
1.3 megapixel front facing camera
Voice and Video Calls
NOT POSSIBLE
Works on any network, best experienced on Galaxy Tab
a 3G network
Multimedia Transfer
Via iTunes
Drag and Drop
Galaxy Tab
Not officially launched in India
Available across India
Galaxy Tab
16GB Wi-Fi version sells for Rs. 30,000
Rs. 38,000
Price & Availability
Box includes a Bluetooth headset and a
carry case
If you ask me which one you should buy, my advice is…NONE!
Here’s why! 2011 will be seeing an explosion of Tablet PCs in the
marketplace. Every self-respecting computer manufacturer, Display
Company and phone manufacturer will try and launch a tablet PC.
The Tablet PC is not a fad, it is here to stay and for all practical
reasons, it is the future of computers. With that, the competition
will certainly up their game too, and who benefits most? You – the
consumer.
So hold on to your precious, crispy notes till March 2011 to buy
that shiny new tablet PC.
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GLOBETREKKER
G
oa…. the land of fun, frolic and feni;
of sun, sand & surf; and of partyhearty revelers’ boogying till the
stars stop twinkling!; Goa is THE place to
head to, if you’re looking for one zinger of
a vacation!
REACHING THERE….
Goa is well connected by all three means of
transport i.e air, road and railways. Dabolim
Airport, situated 30 kms from the capital
city of Panjim, has major airlines carrying
daily flights to & fro Delhi, Bangalore,
Mumbai and Pune.
Flights from Chennai and Kochi operate
twice a week. ‘Kadamba Transport
Corporation’ runs long distance bus services
from neighbouring states like Maharashtra
and Karnataka. The Konkan Railway makes
Goa easily accessible to cities like Delhi,
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Mangalore,
Ernakulam and Thiruvanthapuram. Goa
is also linked to Bangalore, Chennai,
Hyderabad and Pune.
GETTING AROUND GOA...
One can hire taxis at the taxi stands at all
major bus-stands like Margao, Panjim,
Mapusa, and Vasco. You can also hire
unique pillion-passenger motorcycle taxis
commonly known as ‘Pilots’, with bonafide
operators riding them and charging almost
half the rate of that of an auto rickshaw.
Auto rickshaws too are freely available to
travel around. Renting motorcycles or cars
is also an economical way of traveling;
most of the tour bus operators give bikes
and cars on rental basis. Ferries too are a
fun way of traveling within Goa. These flatbottomed ferries prove an essential means
of transportation for those crossing the
coastal backwaters where bridges have not
been built.
WHAT TO DO IN GOA...
With its array of traditional treasures
like churches, beaches and monuments
coupled with the contemporary ones
like spice-farms and turtle nesting sites,
Goa has something for everybody! The
statuesque churches in old Goa, massive
temples like the Mangeshi and Damodar
and beautiful mosques like Jama Masjid
accord a vast monumental legacy to
this sun-kissed state. Goa has a unique
combination of Portuguese, Indian and
Mughal architecture. The golden-sand
beaches on the northern and coastal belt
of Goa, are a major attraction here - dotted
as they are with unique water sports. The
GOA
GATEWAY TO GAIETY
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RESHMA S KULKARNI
BEYOND PRACTICE | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2011
A freelance journalist and
translator of books. She
has been writing for the last
seven years for an array of
publications essentially on
lifestyle, travel, art
and entertainment.
most famous beaches are Baga, Calangute,
Colva and Benaulim. Museums like ‘Goa
Chitra’, ‘Houses of Goa’ and ‘Big Foot’ are
a great way to get a feel of the Goan culture
and heritage.
CONTEMPORARY ATTRACTIONS...
Are you seeking adventure? Then Goa
is the right place for you. Windsurfing,
paragliding, jet-skiing, and scuba-diving
attract people to Goa time and again.
Water scooters, Para gliders and jet skis
are readily available on the beaches.
One can also indulge in some angling at
Agonda beach if catching fresh Soormais
and Salmons is your style! Rock climbing
and hiking too have emerged as popular
adventure sports here. For the languorous
at heart, bird-watching is an interesting
activity in this state which boasts of more
than 400 species of exotic birds. Treks
around sanctuaries like ‘Cotigao Wildlife
Sanctuary’ and ‘Bondla Forest’ are as
enthralling as visits to spice gardens where
one can get enchanted by the fragrance of
cinnamon, pepper and tropical fruit. The
Olive Ridley Turtles have also found this
serene state an ideal nesting place – thus
giving eager tourists a fantastic experience
of seeing these exotic amphibians up,
close & personal. Visits to caves, frolicking
in cascading waterfalls and exploring the
scenic beauty of Goa on a luxurious cruise,
are some other interesting ways to enliven
the experience.
TUMMY TALK...
Goan cuisine served in mud pots and
banana leaves is world-renowned for its
tongue-tickling spices and texture. The
Chicken Cafreal, Pork Vindaloo, Reachead
Mackerel and Xacuti are just few of the
authentically Goan dishes, prepared with
a blend of distinctively aromatic spices.
Even though Goa is a popular destination to
savor sea-food, vegetarians too can attain
gastronomic bliss by savoring delicacies like
solachi kadhi, tondak, unique pickles and
sweets. Restaurants like Mum’s Kitchen,
Branco’s, Martins Corner, Nostalgia,
O Coqueiro, Venite, Brittos, Viva Panjim and
Souza Lobo are a few haunts to relish Goan
delicacies.
Conventionally known as THE party
destination of all times, Goa has
much more to offer than just fun
and frolic to all those looking for
relaxation and rejuvenation
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WHERE TO STAY...
Goa offers an array of options to make your
stay comfortable and memorable. However,
the icing on the cake is the ‘Vivanta by Taj
– Fort Aguada’ which can best be described
as ‘A paradise within God’s own country’! A
charming combination of serenity, romance
and history in a setting that effortlessly
weaves the simplicity of convention with
the marvels of modernisation, Vivanta
by Taj - Fort Aguada is a must-savour
experience! Located barely 45 kms. from
the airport, the 145-room retreat flanks the
picturesque Sinquerim beach. A Balinesestyle landscaping that allows you to relax on
planters’ chairs and lounge under parasols,
makes it the perfect way to sooth frayed
nerves. An array of recreational facilities,
restaurants offering varied cuisine from
authentic Goan, to Mediterranean, Italian
etc; and the ‘Jiva Spa’ offering therapeutic
Indian wellness experiences, adds to the
charm of this exotic retreat. One can opt
to make the experience even more special
via personalised offerings like ‘Vivacious
Weekends’ or the ‘Dream Meal’ that is
guaranteed to floor your beloved! The resort
has rooms located in the main complex and
cottages located on a hillock overlooking the
sea and the gardens. Most of the rooms
offer a fantastic view of the azure sea. The
experience of staying at this hotel, which
comes at a minimal tag of Rs. 12,500
(minus taxes) p.p. (for the Superior Charm
category of rooms) to Rs. 19,500 (minus
taxes) p.p (for the Deluxe Allure category),
is indeed worth savoring to have a vacation
for a king!
HELP AT HAND...
Visit www.goa-tourism.com to get updated information on Goa
Shangrila Jungle Village in Baga – 09823901894
Wild Trek adventures - 09822123458
Base Camp India on 09324016482
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Visit Goa anytime between
November to March, when
the weather’s divine and
the mood is festive with
Christmas and carnivals.
Fests like the Monte Music
Festival, Goa Heritage Festival
and The Feast of St John the
Baptist, attract revelers from
all over the world.
MONEYMATTERS
Are you a
Smart
Investor?
In my last column, we had discussed various
funding options for establishing your own
clinics. This time we will look at how investment
concepts help in improving the practice.
KVVV Charya
A senior financial journalist
having two decades of
experience, who has
worked with leading
investment publications.
I
t would be more purposeful if investment
practices and options are made part of
the curriculum for medicos along with
hospital management and other nonclinical subjects.
Financial advisors often say that the
best investors are those who are best
savers and savings is the first step towards
successful investing. By that they are
suggesting we avoid spending as much
as possible. It does not mean don’t spend
at all, but spend judiciously. In reality one
who avoids spending recklessly can only
become a good investor.
One should practice the art of ‘need
based’ spending (investment). Ideally one
should remember that spending is nothing
but an expenditure which can be postponed
and it always has to be earned. One should
always remind himself/herself, buying shall
not be made the first option. Buy those
things only which you can put to better use
or enhance your portfolio.
To illustrate this: very few doctors
will use both sides of the case-sheet or
physicians’ prescription note to register a
patients visits. This will not only help the
doctor to easily follow the patient’s casehistory but will also lead to conserving
paper. This explains the spirit of a true
investor in a physician.
On a recent visit to a clinic in
Hyderabad, I was surprised to find the clinic
lounge (a well decorated one) equipped
with television. The doctor reasoned to
me that the ambience was created to
get rid of the boredom for attendants and
waiting patients. But according to me it
was wasteful expenditure. Though TV can
be an interesting way to attract and retain
patients, it may also irritate some patients
because of excessive noise. Instead, if
there was a touch-screen set or health
campaign kiosks showing the cause of
ailments, it would have added better value
to the patients.
Discussing investment concepts with
medicos will not be complete without
referring to an extraordinary book on
the subject ‘The Physician’s Guide to
Investing’ by Robert M Doroghazi. A heart
specialist by profession has good heart for
Investment.
In his book Dr Doroghazi narrates
investment as: earn money, save money,
invest money. If you invest money, you end
up earning and the earnings will be saved
for future investment. While this is so, he
suggests to plan in advance for your major
expenditure like buying a house, children
education etc. As time passes, one cannot
avoid these expenses, hence you should
plan early and appropriately save and do
not create annuities. Pointing towards
insurance, he says, considering that a
medical doctor himself is an asset and
should be insured at least 5 to 6 times his
yearly earnings.
Now, returning to our subject
“Investment”. It is always ideal to invest 55
to 60 per cent of your earnings in stocks and
the rest should go to cash and fixed income
products. While investing in stocks, always
trust your own intuition and information
generated after due investigation and never
be carried away by what others’ say. The
only safe way to do this will be to avoid
‘temptations’.
The best mantra for being a good
medical practitioner and a good investor one
should follow the principle of postponing
expenses and spend only if one can use in
full capacity the value of your expenditure,
always plan expenses in advance, invest
only in those assets you know fully well and
avoid the “temptations”.
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MYPAGE
Tete a tete with
Dr. Tushar Rege
Dr. Tushar Rege
Dr. Rege shares some fond memories about
his past, talks about the people in his life, his
dreams, learnings and inspirations.
A practicing surgeon from
Mumbai, he has about 20 years
of experience in private practice.
He has completed his MS from
the Grant Medical College,
Mumbai and has trained
medical graduates for about
ten years at the JJ Hospital and
Yerala Medical College.
I married
Aparna, my
student. She has
been my pillar
of strength.
Dr. Tushar Rege with his friends
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Young doctors must understand the importance of
effective communication as it is a very important tool
in doctor-patient relationship.
MY EARLY DAYS
Born in Mumbai, I was the only child of my
parents, but I was never lonely as I lived
in a joint family. I enjoyed my childhood
and carry pleasant memories of the time.
I completed my schooling from Dr. Antonio
da Silva High School. I vividly remember
my school teacher, who made me rewrite
an entire page, just because I had got the
letter ‘t’ wrong. Today I realise, that incident
has taught me the importance of perfection
in life.
younger at heart. I married Aparna, my
student at Grant Medical College. She
has been my pillar of strength and I am
amazed at the way she manages home as
LEARNINGS
Once a thyroid surgery, in which I was
involved, went haywire, when the patient
started bleeding profusely, we did manage
to control the bleeding but not before giving
him 5 to 6 bottles of blood. We explained
to the patient and his relatives what went
wrong and how we were trying to tackle the
problem. Our honest communication with
them helped us winning over their trust.
A month later they got another patient to
me. It was a minor operation and insisted I
perform the surgery. To my great discomfiture
they insisted upon keeping blood ready but
I could understand their concern. Yet I was
amazed at the faith they had shown in me
despite the problem. Young doctors must
understand the importance of effective
communication as a very important tool in
doctor patient relationship.
MY PARENTS
I am really lucky to have wonderful parents
because they taught me values in life. Life
then was very simple. Idli wada on a Sunday
evening was a luxury and visiting our native
place was an exotic holiday. My parents
gave me everything possible within their
capacity without pampering me, but the
happiness and security in their presence is
what I value the most. With my parents still
with me, I feel grateful to God to be given
a chance to do something for them in my
own small way.
MEDICINE
I scored well in 12th standard, but it wasn’t
enough to get me into a medical college
immediately. I got admitted to Grant
Medical College, Mumbai, 20 days after
college began. Those 20 days taught me
patience, dealing with stress and above
all subservience to the Almighty. I do not
know where I would have been or what
I would have ended up doing, in spite of
the fact that I had put in hard work in my
studies. Medical College days were some
of my best. I still remember we had to
dissect a dead body, on the very first day
of college. I vividly remember the face of
the corpse, who had a huge ‘tika’ on his
forehead. Though cutting open a dead
body is not something most of us would be
comfortable doing, but then it all became
mechanical, and without sounding cold, I
would say…enjoyable.
MARRIAGE
Teaching was my passion and I taught
3rd year MBBS students for many years.
The lectures, popularly known as Night
Lectures, would start at 10.00 pm and
go past midnight. That phase of life
rejuvenated me and certainly made me
a wonderful team by my side. I should
specifically mention Dr. Farhat Shaikh, my
Clinical Associate, who leaves no stone
unturned to further the cause of Dfc. For
me, Dfc is second family and has helped
me pack enthusiasm in practice.
Dr. Tushar Rege with wife
Dr. Aparna, parents and kids
well as her profession as an anaesthetist
with utmost ease. Aparna and I, both
share a love for music and trekking. Every
monsoon we go trekking and have almost
covered the entire Sahyadri range. In fact,
I introduced her to trekking in the first year
of our marriage itself. Today she shares a
strong passion for this sport. Had it not
been for her perseverance, our treks would
have stopped years ago.
DFC_INDIA
Ever since I started my surgical practice, I
always wanted to do something different.
I got this opportunity when I started
Dfc_India (DIABETIC FOOT CLINIC) to cater
specifically to diabetics who suffer from
foot problems like burning feet, loss of
sensations or gangrene. This is a specialty
clinic. Through the auspices of Dfc_India,
we organised camps in Mumbai as well as
in rural Maharashtra, gave talks at various
social forum and started treating patients
with specific established protocols. My
dream came true only because I had
MY INSPIRATIONS
My parents have stood by me in whatever I
have undertaken and encouraged me to go
ahead. I had the privilege of working with Dr.
C V Patel of KEM Hospital, who was a great
help during my medical career. His wisdom,
compassion and above all the desire to
serve mankind is something I would like
to emulate, but can’t, because it requires
tremendous integrity and dedication.
Another person I would like to mention is
Dr. Arun Bal, the doyen of foot surgeries
in India, who opened a new avenue for me
and inspired me to take up diabetic foot
surgeries. I am indebted to all these people
and would like to remain so all my life.
My life as a kid was very
simple. Idli wada on a
Sunday evening was a luxury
and visiting our native place
was an exotic holiday.
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CELEBTALK
Kunal Ganjawala
He is a singer, well known not only in
the Hindi film industry but also sings for
Bengali, Marathi and Kannada films. His
talent was recognized on a talent show
aired on Zee TV way back in 1995. Since
then there has been no looking back. Today
he is one of the leading playback singers
in the industry, recipient of many awards,
including Filmfare Best Playback Singer
male. He was recently himself a judge on
Amul Star Voice of India, another singing
competition on Star TV, which he judged
together with Shreya Ghosal and Pritam.
Yes, you have guessed it right, today we are
in conversation with Kunal Ganjawala, also
lovingly known as Kunal Cocainewala by
his fans and fellow singers.
Gayatri
Kunal Ganjawala with wife
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You have always been mysterious and
not many people know you personally.
Where do you come from? Tell us about
your childhood.
Well, I grew up in a large joint family set
up in my ancestral home in Mumbai at the
Ganjawalla building and I could not have
asked for a better childhood !! Wish I could
go back to those wonderful days. Actually
my life is still the same, but I’d like to go
back because I miss having my grandfather
around that’s all. I completed my schooling
from St Peters, Mazagaon and I have to say
that I do have the best parents in the world !
Were you always inclined towards
singing?
No, I did not know I could sing or do
anything even remotely close to that.
I was an avid music lover and loved and
still love watching movies but I got bullied
into singing in my first year at Elphinstone
college, when I had actually joined the
acting workshop. Before the actual moment
that I got bullied, I had never continuously
sung even in the bathroom (laughs.)
Actually not even in my dreams honestly,
because I had absolutely no idea that I
could. Nobody from my family sings or has
any formal training and nor did I till it fell in
my lap straight from the heaven. Today, I
must thank my seniors for this. (Laughs)
You have been a participant of
Sa Re Ga Ma. How has your journey
been and how does it feel to be on the
other side of the fence today?
Well yes, I was the 1st participant of the
1st episode of Sa Re Ga Ma as it was
called then. The struggle was very tough
but also rewarding in its own way because
that era was way different from the present
one and I am glad I had an opportunity
to learn so much from that one in a way
that I can’t explain. Really, its about being
in the centre on the cricket pitch in a
match ... Experts can analyze, discuss and
suggest a lot about the game but every
I got bullied into singing
in my first year at
Elphinstone college, when
I had actually joined the
acting workshop!
player has to play his/her game alone and
discover their personal journey and live it.
Today when I am on the other side I feel
like telling the next generation to chill and
get their basics together and not take the
opportunities that life has to offer lightly
and focus on what they really want ... Very
few have got what it takes to reach the
very end ... Patience essentially.
Who is your inspiration?
Within our own country its my Parents first
for having taught me everything. Then,
I respect JRD Tata, Lata Mangeshkarji,
Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukeshji, Asha
Bhonsle, R D Burman, Amitabh Bachchanji,
Zubin Mehta, Allah Rakha and Zakir
Hussain Saheb, Ravi Shankarji, Sachin
Tendulkar for how hungry and focused he is
about his gift of cricket and how each game
is as important.
From all around the world I have looked
up to Nelson Mandela, Quincy Jones,
Ray Charles, Mr John Williams, Steven
Spielberg, James Cameron, Stevie Wonder,
Michael Jackson, Seal to name a few yes
they all inspired me.
You have sung songs in multiple
languages like Kannada, Tamil,
Marathi, Punjabi, Hindi, Telugu,
Bengali, etc. How do you manage this?
Well don’t ask me because I don’t know
how. I can tell you why though. It is
because I love singing and making music
and reaching out to my fan base ...
Singing in various languages lets me add
a personal touch for my varied audiences
individually so I can speak their language
and thereby thank them.
Your wife Gayatri is also a singer... is
there any competition between the two
of you regarding work?
Well, never because she is a lady and
both our careers are separate. If we were
both sisters or brothers maybe what you
ask would have made sense. I am happy
for her and she is happy for me and we
understand each other very well because
of being in the same profession.
1994 since our struggling years and he
was the reason why I participated in Sa
Re Ga Ma. I remember he had called me
asking if I would participate since he was
hosting and way back then it wasn’t really
an avenue to showcase your talent you see
... so I decided to be a part of the show
only because Sonu wanted me to.
Which among the songs sung by you,
is your personal favorite?
Well that’s a tough one to answer but I'll try
1) Sau Gram Zindagi (Guzaarish)
2) Masahallah, Pari and Jaaneja
(Saawariya)
3) Bheege Hoonth
4) Channa Vey
5) Dil Kehe raha Hai (Kyun Ki)
6) O Hum Dum Soniyo Re (Saathiya)
7) Tere Bin (Bhagam Bhag)
8) Nana Chi Taang (Khatta Mittha)
9) Jaanabe Ali (Bardasht)
10) Tum Se Yun Milenge (Ankahee)
What projects are you currently
working on?
a) Isi Life Mein (Rajshri Prods)
b) My name is Pinto (SLB Prods)
c) Dil to Bachha hai (Madhur Bhandarkar)
d) Love u Mr Kalakar (Rajshri Prods)
e) Run Bhola Run To name a few ...
What is your average day like?
Its very different from the regular 9 to 6
kind of job. Very often our day begins at
10pm. Need I say more!
Which is your proudest moment in life
till date?
a) 13th July, 2008 when my wife and
I sang bhajans at the feet of GOD
himself, Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
b) When Lataji mentioned my name as
one of her favourite singers
c) When the great Amin Sayani
complimented me recently saying I was
a voice according to him which had
“Sanskriti and Pragati” and that he was
happy that the industry had got a voice
like me after a very long time.
How was your equation with Sonu
Nigam, host of Sa Re Ga Ma, when you
were a participant?
Well, Sonu and I have been friends since
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FASHION
Trends
2011
Fall clothes have arrived.
And while the minimalist
tendency is far from over
there are plenty of options
for those who’ve secretly
missed the fashion forecast
of this season. Here, a brief
on the season’s top trends.
The Autumn/ Winter 2010/ 2011 collection by Christian Dior is
all about femininity and luxury. Airy fabrics and flowing designs
looking very womanly, while chic fur and leather details adds to
the glamour of the season’s collection.
Sumptuous leather coats in colours like saturated burgundy,
brown, orange – together with trendy thigh-high boots look
fabulous. Accessories this season are nice, expecially classy
hats that made the girls look very elegant and sophisticated.
Bag range was huge: from big and roomy totes to tiny beautiful
clutches.
Mango offers a fresh reference to the traditional classic looks
of the British country style: Trench coats, crossover jackets, and
well-tailored coats, without forgetting the basic clothing pieces
and thicker garments made of tricot with a handcrafted look.
The casual combination of the traditional clothing pieces
evokes the years of the late Seventies when icons of the fashion
industry (such as Anjelica Huston) were synonymous with
freedom and good style.
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Tanbeer Bhatia
A fashion designer by
profession, Tanbeer has
worked on various costume
styling projects for TV serials
and films of big banners like
Yash Raj and Kunal Kohli
productions.
The combination of delightful and varied materials (like
tweed, corduroy, and fur) with sheer silks and golden details
creates a contrast between the masculine and feminine styles,
giving a new sense of perspective on the classic fashion.
The most remarkable things in this new men’s Winter
clothing collection marketed at the Mango stores are the use
and variety of fabrics and prints. Maybe some people thought
they would never see again the classic knitted jumper or prints
with a marbled style on jerseys and jackets as important parts of
new fashion collections but, for Mango, apparently these things
are considered significant features and have become current
and strong fashion trend.
Large, sportish blouses and sweaters worn over skinny pants
or paillette leggings, loose pullovers, denim and leather jackets
are all items necessary according to Isabel Marant’s fall/winter
2010-2011. In the collection one could see the come back of
the pointy-toed shoes with sweet, girly bows on the sides. The
’50s fashion could be seen on the Isabel Marant show with rolled
COLORS
Hardly ever will begin review of
the autumn-winter trends with
something other than the classic
black. The question is whether we
will be in black from head to toe,
or combine it with contrasting
colors. I will not go wrong or if
you bet on black and white or
black neon (Fuchs, yellow, green,
pink, purple) combination. Dark
gray, beige, brown, champagne
– neutral tones are strongly
represented in the collection of
Chloe, Gucci, Stella McCartney,
Gianfranco Ferre, Celine, etc.
Summer Turquoise is transformed
into a winter deep blue and bright
orange coral are your colors.
MATERIALS
Very, very skin is in fashion trends
for autumn / winter 2010-11
– is leather, knitted fabric, also
including range of fabrics like
crepes, silks and satin, but this
time are even more diverse –
with embroidery and flower, and
without forgetting digital prints
on fabrics.
ACCESSORIES
Huge Jewelry, big strands of chain
as a neckpiece, big studded
earrings
g not fallingg down. Nice
closed round toed booty is
really in as footwear for
the season, which
goes well with any
kind of outfit. Bags
with short handles
are top accessories
autumn / winter
2010/2011.
up mid-calf
jeans, sparkly tees, cat-eye eye liner and high ponytails.
midBesides these, capris, leather pants and draped skirt and dresses
came to complete the season’s trends.
As women
wom like detail; those special little touches that make her clothes
feel unique;
bows, sequins, drapes, frills and luxurious buttons are in
un
this season.minute details are important.
The forte is taking rough with the smooth, from leather, velvet
and
an suede to studs, beads and chain to accessorise the apparel.
For Winter, The Man remains virile, rugged and masculine, with
an
a outdoorsy wardrobe to reflect his raw and earthy nature.
French Connection features a neutral palette, sophisticated
clean lines, and natural fabrics mixed with a healthy dose of
Heritage tweeds, denim, and checks.
For Men it is back to basics, and is spoilt for choice in
simple sartorial sweats spiced up with attention to design
details from roll edge necklines on jumpers for a modern feel.
Denim is sincere and has a slim silhouette, monochrome
and mushroom tones set off against contrasting shine
materials for a clean modern sportswear feel. To sum it
all,this is what the designers have in store for autumn
winter 2010/2011.
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MOVIEBUZZ
You
What have
Missed?
Missed catching up on movies in the theatre?
Here is what you must look out for on DVDs
A
low budget film with strong character artists like actress Neha
Dhupia, the boss of the all-women kidnapping gang specialising
in kidnapping. Kidnapping in certain states has developed into
an industry, where the smaller gangs make the snatch and pass on
the victim to a bigger gang for a price. Taking this interesting crime
subject and linking it to the current day global socio economic scenario
with subtle observations on real India (for example knowing English
as a mark of progress and success) and how it works, is something
that the film makers have managed very well. Comedy through rustic
humour is the one thread that binds the viewer and takes one through
the saga of this NRI businessman, affected by global recession that
began in USA – and his attempt to sell his ancestral property in native
village to re-build his business empire back ‘home’ in the US. How
recession has affected one and all – from business tycoons to the
goons, who ran out of funds to even purchase bullets for countrymade pistols.
An eminently watchable film whose only handicap, if it were, is the
absence of a big star cast. This was made up by stellar performances
and comic timing of Bhaisaheb (Sanjay Mishra) and Ani (Manu Rishi),
who wants to live the American dream. The principal character Om
Shastri, the NRI businessman (Rajat Kapoor) manages to give a
momentum to the film that is sure to entertain as well as give an
insight into the nexus between crime and politics in present day India.
Smart one liners, comic interludes and crude gestures of the baddies
provide an insight into the life and times of gangsters.
Amol Gupte plays the gangster-turned politician Dhananjay Singh,
whose organized crime syndicate has the blessings of the power
structure. His Rs 4-crore a day crime business too feels the recession
heat as some victims fail to pay ransom and he finds it difficult to
meet growing demands from the party, the chief minister and the
corrupt officials. As the film picks up pace in the first 15 minutes
itself, the bad men discover what recession did to big business in
the US as they find their prized catch, their big ticket to good life, is
a pauper. How the NRI business tycoon comes up with smart plan to
escape death and make money for his kidnappers as also salvage his
business in the US is what ‘Phan Gaye Re Obama’ is all about.
Om Shastri doing his journey from gang to gang, finds there is
more honour in underworld than in the American industry that robbed
all his life’s hard work in one recession.
So if you have missed watching this on the big screen, don’t
forget to grab a DVD as soon as it is out.
-by Bhavani Kuchi:
A freelance feature writer based in Chennai, Bhavani tracks social
and economic changes in the society.
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BEYOND PRACTICE | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2011
Connecting Obama,
an American dream,
recession and the
kidnapping industry
from the badlands
- Phans Gaye Re
Obama is one of the
few Bollywood films
that is strong on
content – in terms of
theme that is rooted to
ground reality dealing
with contemporary
geo-political global
scenario.
RATING
DIRECTED BY
Subhash Kapoor
PRODUCED BY Ashok Pandey
WRITTEN BY
Subhash Kapoor
STARRING
Rajat Kapoor, Neha Dhupia,
Amol Gupte