Mohe Rest De! Gavie Chahal Snippet

He picked up a dhol and sprained his back. The next morning, he was up on the shoot. Riding a horse and a bullock cart, braving his pain and shot for 16 hours straight.

But after shooting nonstop for 7 days post the shoot, Colors' Mohe Rang De now has a log thrust into the spokes as the lead actor Gavie Chahal's slip disc has played up severely.

The sequence was thus. It was 'Basant Panchami' and Rajvir, Gavie's character in the film, had to pick up the dhol and surprise everyone. To his surprise, he felt a stab of severe pain in his lower back. "After a while, I just couldn't walk. But I had to look joyous and enjoy. After 16 hours of grueling shoot, Gavie went to see the doctor. That's when I found out that I has a slip disc in my third, fourth and fifth vertebrae. The whole body is based on the back, and in this condition, sitting or standing, both are a pain. Doctor told me that all I should do is lie down and rest. At the same, the shooting venue was available for a limited period, and I had to get back the next morning and then the next and the next."

When we spoke to him, Gavie surprised us by being upbeat when we expected him to be down, charged rather than running out of energy and hopeful rather than just rueful. He said, "Yes, I have been injured recently and was about to be admitted in a hospital. Thankfully, my doctor came home with the whole set up and I have to visit the hospital for only about 3 hours daily for acupuncture."

Every so often someone falls on sets, injures a wrist, or has a concussion, but slip discs are rare! The doctor has recommended Gavie rest and relaxation, but the feisty Punjabi munda will not stay down. He says, "I will be rejoining work in two days but my doctor is a very unhappy man when it come to that. He would definitely tie me to the bed if that was possible! "

After a week of 16-hours-a-day nonstop shoot, Gavie is now in bed. He may 'enjoy' two days of rest. And will be back to the sets again. "No pain, no gain," says he. Truly said in the context of the Indian television!

Vipassana Meditation in modern times.

The purpose of Vipassana Meditation is never to cure physical diseases but by mental purification many diseases get eradicated automatically.

The first picture is of Pagoda (The main Centre) of Vipassana Meditation at Igatpuri.The second picture is of Sayagyi U Ba Khin (1899-1971)-He was Goenkaji's teacher and also an outstanding civil servants of Burma.He, who, perserved Vipassana meditation .The third picture attached is of S.N.Goenkaji-As the principal teacher,Goenkaji,as he is known,has been instrumental in the spread of Vipassana Meditation in modern times.

About Vipassana Meditation

Vipassana is one of India"s most ancient meditation techniques.Long lost to humanity,it was rediscovered by Gotama the Buddha more than 2500 years ago.Vipassana means to see things as they really are,it is a process of self-observation.One starts by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind.With this sharpened awareness one proceeds to observe the changing nature of body and mind and experiences the Universal truths of impermanence,suffering and egolessness.

This truth-realisation by direct experience is the process of Purification.The entire path is a universal problems and nothing to do with any organised religon.For this region,it can be pratised freely by all without any conflict with race,caste or religion,in any place,at any time and will prove equally beneficial to one and all.

Vipassana meditation aims at the highest spiritual goals of total liberation and full enlightenment.Its purpose is never to cure physical diseases,but by mental purification,many diseases get eradicated.Actually,its an art of living which destroys unhappiness,craving,aversion and ignornance.

With continued pratice,the meditation releases the tensions developed in everyday life and opens the Knots tied by the old habits of reaching in an unbalanced way to pleasent and unpleasent situations and develops positive creative energy for the betterment of the individual and society.

The process of self-purification by introspection is certainly never easy,one has to work really hard at it.By his own efforts the student arrives at his own realisations,no one else can work for him.Therefore,the meditation will suit only those willing to work seriously and observe the discipline,which is actually for their own benefit and protection.The rules and regulations are an integral part of the meditation pratice.

A student will have to stay on for the complete 10 days.Besides this,the other rules should also be read carefully and considered.Only those who feel that they can honestly follow the discipline should apply for the admission.Those not prepared to make full-hearted efforts will only waste their time and worse still,cause a disturbance to those others who wish to work seriously.

All students will have to observe abstention from Killing,stealing,sexual activities,telling lies,from all intoxicants etc.For the period of the course the student must surrender himseif completely to the Teacher and the technique of Vipassana which includes all the rules,regulations,code of discipline and the course timetable.The surrender shold be with discrimination and understanding not with any blind faith.Such confidence in the Teacher and techniques is essential for the student"s proper guidence and protection.Any doubts or confusions which may arise can always be clarified by meeting the Teacher.

Lastly,students must observe Noble silence from the start of the course until 10 a.m on day 10 i.e the last day.Noble silence is silence of body,speech and mind.Any form of communication,whether by physical gestures,written notes,sign language etc is prohibited.However the student may speak to the Teacher whenever necessary.

There is absolutely no charge for the Dhamma Teaching.The cost of all boarding and lodging is met by donations of past students and these donations also covered all other expenses of the Dhamma.The Academy has no other source of income.

Finally,students should note that their progress in Vapassana depends solely on their own accumulated merits and five factors:full-hearted efforts,faith,sincerity,health and wisdom.

By Rajendra Ganotra

Bappa's Flex Appeal

Bappa Lahiri's Sufi ere Pyar Mein from Jai Veeru may be on top of the popularity charts, but this young music director is all set to not just be a cut above the best, but is actually focusing on his flex appeal as well.

Every evening, the true fitness buff pumps iroon at the gym, working out religiously. And it is not just that. Bappa also makes sure that all this friends work out as well. "I simply love sweating it ot. It is an inspiration, you can say," confides Bappa.Here is looking forward to more melodious fare from this young music director with spunk.

Changing Loyalties!!!TV Snippet

Gavie Chahal aka Rajbir of Mohe Rang De seems to have changed loyalities in life. Well, don't be surprised, we are talking about his role reversal in the teleserial on Colors. Rajbir, who played the top-notch lawyer for the Brits in the show, in a new move has decided to don the hat of a revolutionary instead, much to the surprise of his wife Kranti.

We met Gavie on the sets of his sitcom, Mohe Rang De, says "This is the way I wanted the serial to progress. I love playing the patriotic hero, who is willing to go to all lengths to protect the interest of his fellow countrymen. I am sure this shift will draw a lot of attention from the viewers and attract newer ones. This is a real crucial part of the serial for all of us and we are really excited."

Now that Gavie has shifted loyalities in the show, what remains to be seen is how this move impacts the popularity of his character in the coming time.

Chip off the old Lahiri

His tryst with music began when he was three. Now at 25, Bappa Lahiri has evolved into a full-fledged music director with Shyam Bajaj's Jai Veeru-an interesting film, the compositions see Bappa give breaks to fresh talent and dish out some ultra-melodious fare. His Sufi Tere Pyar Mein has already hit the top of the popularity charts.Yours not to ask. But to lend your ear. And hear the works of the chip off the old Lahiri.

49th 'Rose D'or Festival of Lucerne, Switzerland

49th Rose Dor Festival of Lucerene happening in Switzerland in the month of may 2009.Urban Frye who is the festival director came to India to do a press conference and invite Indian serials for the festival.The press conference was held at jw marriot,juhu where all the known television personalities were invited for the conference.Shakeel Noorani who is also the Indian festival Ambassador and Anuj Saxsena were the first to come.The event started on time.Chief guest of the event was Peter Specker (consul General of Switzerland).Other guest who came were Annu Kapoor,Siddarth Kak,J D Majetha,Sunil Mehta,Nimai Bali,Anil Nagrath.The last date of submission of serials is 13th feb 09.

Apple music launched new album 'Nazrein milanewali'

Mika and Arshi in new avtar

Apple music launched their new album Nazrein Milanewali with Arshi with Mika .Mika not only gave the music but also sung and featured in the video.Video is hot. was the quote from our chief guest and mika .They also told the media that Arshi is very hot.Harmeet and Manmeet came first with Arshi and Israr Ansari and Raj Suri.Mika was the last to come for the audio release .Guest who came for the party were DJ Sheizwood,Rohit Verma,Bobby Darling,Shibani Kashyap,Ranjeet.The party went till vee hours.There is always controversies where Mika is there.There was a fight between two journalist while taking snaps.Chief guest of the evening was Uttam Kopragade gm of best buses.