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When fame hurts...
Under the spotlight all you can see is their grace, poise and fluid movements. And thanks to vast exposure, the sweat, tears and blood that have gone behind that mind-blowing performance are there for all to see.
Whether it is Sandhya Mridul dancing with her feet all strapped up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2, Prachi Desai who suffered from low BP and a bad back in the same show, Yash Tonk, who had to deal with abdominal pain in Nach Baliye 2 , or Gauri Pradhan , who got a hairline fracture, or Nach Baliye 3 winner Aamir Ali, who injured his knee badly, many stars have hurt themselves during the course of reality dance shows.
Says Aamir, "I suffered a bad knee injury during rehearsals and I had no time to even visit a doctor. Also the fear of what the doctor may advise made me delay the visit. Now the show is over and I am taking acupressure treatment."
No time for health
Unlike films where there is a lot of time in which a dance routine can be mastered, on TV, stars are always fighting against time. Mona Singh explains, "Television is a demanding profession. Being on your toes for 18 to 20 hours takes a toll on your body. After the show I consulted many doctors and got several tests done, but none eased the pain I felt in my knee. Pooja Bedi told me of a doctor who uses acupressure methods and I am now being treated by him."
In an age where fitness regimes and diet plans form an important part of a star's daily routine, it is an irony that these very stars have to put their health at stake for fame and popularity.
While learning to dance is a tough job, mastering it often becomes a laborious exercise. In the course of this, many suffer serious injuries. Says Prachi Desai, winner of a reality dance show, "When I got a wild card entry, I wanted very much to be in the finals. I worked so hard for the show that my routine became erratic and I even suffered from low BP. Would she do things differently if she were to appear again on the show? Prachi says, "My bad health was due to sheer neglect. Looking back I feel that if I had eaten right, exercised right maybe things wouldn't have got so bad." Mona adds, "I wish I had paid more attention to my fitness. It would have held me in better stead today."
Warm-up routine essential
For stars to stay in the pink of health, it is essential that they maintain a warm-up routine. And nobody better to vouch for this than former hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi, who was also part of a dance reality show.
He says, "Being an athlete helped me to a great extent. In fact, I would be rehearsing for 8 to 10 hours a day since I was a novice. But I never suffered an injury because fitness has become a part of my routine. In fact, my choreographer would often complain of aches and pains, but at 50, I never did!"
Choreographer Shiamak Davar explains this phenomenon thus: "A lot of energy goes into every performance. An injury can happen due to various reasons, but with proper guidance and instructions from the choreographer, the risk of injury is minimised. And a choreographer must have full knowledge about the dance moves and a star's capacity. Often it is half-baked knowledge in both these matters that is dangerous and causes injuries."
Diet's the way
Long working hours, weekly shows and lack of attention to fitness are the major reasons as to why stars are prone to such wear and tear, feels fitness expert Leena Mogre, who has been advising TV stars on diet and fitness.
She adds, "Stars should take up fitness as a lifestyle. Only then can they ward off injuries. In fact, I feel male stars are more into fitness compared to their female counterparts, hence they get injured less. A fit body not only ensures physical fitness but also gives one immense mental strength." Shiamak Davar adds, "With stars overworking, stress is a part of their life. However, at the end of the day, these stars must realise that health is wealth."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/TV_Buzz/W hen_fame_hurts/articleshow/2754633.cms
Under the spotlight all you can see is their grace, poise and fluid movements. And thanks to vast exposure, the sweat, tears and blood that have gone behind that mind-blowing performance are there for all to see.
Whether it is Sandhya Mridul dancing with her feet all strapped up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2, Prachi Desai who suffered from low BP and a bad back in the same show, Yash Tonk, who had to deal with abdominal pain in Nach Baliye 2 , or Gauri Pradhan , who got a hairline fracture, or Nach Baliye 3 winner Aamir Ali, who injured his knee badly, many stars have hurt themselves during the course of reality dance shows.
Says Aamir, "I suffered a bad knee injury during rehearsals and I had no time to even visit a doctor. Also the fear of what the doctor may advise made me delay the visit. Now the show is over and I am taking acupressure treatment."
No time for health
Unlike films where there is a lot of time in which a dance routine can be mastered, on TV, stars are always fighting against time. Mona Singh explains, "Television is a demanding profession. Being on your toes for 18 to 20 hours takes a toll on your body. After the show I consulted many doctors and got several tests done, but none eased the pain I felt in my knee. Pooja Bedi told me of a doctor who uses acupressure methods and I am now being treated by him."
In an age where fitness regimes and diet plans form an important part of a star's daily routine, it is an irony that these very stars have to put their health at stake for fame and popularity.
While learning to dance is a tough job, mastering it often becomes a laborious exercise. In the course of this, many suffer serious injuries. Says Prachi Desai, winner of a reality dance show, "When I got a wild card entry, I wanted very much to be in the finals. I worked so hard for the show that my routine became erratic and I even suffered from low BP. Would she do things differently if she were to appear again on the show? Prachi says, "My bad health was due to sheer neglect. Looking back I feel that if I had eaten right, exercised right maybe things wouldn't have got so bad." Mona adds, "I wish I had paid more attention to my fitness. It would have held me in better stead today."
Warm-up routine essential
For stars to stay in the pink of health, it is essential that they maintain a warm-up routine. And nobody better to vouch for this than former hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi, who was also part of a dance reality show.
He says, "Being an athlete helped me to a great extent. In fact, I would be rehearsing for 8 to 10 hours a day since I was a novice. But I never suffered an injury because fitness has become a part of my routine. In fact, my choreographer would often complain of aches and pains, but at 50, I never did!"
Choreographer Shiamak Davar explains this phenomenon thus: "A lot of energy goes into every performance. An injury can happen due to various reasons, but with proper guidance and instructions from the choreographer, the risk of injury is minimised. And a choreographer must have full knowledge about the dance moves and a star's capacity. Often it is half-baked knowledge in both these matters that is dangerous and causes injuries."
Diet's the way
Long working hours, weekly shows and lack of attention to fitness are the major reasons as to why stars are prone to such wear and tear, feels fitness expert Leena Mogre, who has been advising TV stars on diet and fitness.
She adds, "Stars should take up fitness as a lifestyle. Only then can they ward off injuries. In fact, I feel male stars are more into fitness compared to their female counterparts, hence they get injured less. A fit body not only ensures physical fitness but also gives one immense mental strength." Shiamak Davar adds, "With stars overworking, stress is a part of their life. However, at the end of the day, these stars must realise that health is wealth."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/TV_Buzz/W hen_fame_hurts/articleshow/2754633.cms
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