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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Yoga Day marks confluence of cultural and architectural heritage
Yoga, which is recognised by the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, unfolded at heritage sites in a blend of the living tradition of spiritual growth and wellness, with the architectural legacy of India, on Saturday. The International Day of Yoga was held at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Keshava temple at Somanathapur in Mysuru district, Hoysaleshwara temple complex at Halebid in Hassan district, and at the Dariya Daulat Bagh, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, in Srirangapatna, Mandya district. An official from the Archaeological Survey of India said that yoga day celebrations used to be conducted at various heritage sites in the past as well. But this year, it was conducted on a larger scale as it was the 11the edition of the International Day of Yoga. In Somanathapur, the Yoga Day unfolded against the backdrop of 13th-century Keshava temple, which was built during the Hoysala period, and is renowned for ornate sculptures and unique architectural style. The event was organised under the supervision of staff from Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru, representatives from Archaeological Survey of India, and there were about 750 participants in all. The Yoga Day was also celebrated on the Halebid museum premises within the Hoysaleshwara temple complex. In Srirangapatna, the event was organised in the sprawling gardens of Dariya Daulat Bagh which is a protected monument under the ASI. MLA Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda, ASI official A. Sunil and others led the event, and there were nearly 350 participants, including students from Government PU College and High School. Mr. Sunil said arrangements were made for viewing the Yoga Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Vishakapatnam, on giant LCD screens. The yoga performance commenced soon after and followed the common yoga protocol issued by the Ministry of Ayush. The theme for this year's event was 'Yoga for One Earth One Health'. Apart from yoga in heritage sites, the event was organised across the region including in educational and government institutions. In Mandya, the district administration conducted the event at the PET cricket grounds. Deputy Commissioner Kumar said that India has become synonymous with yoga and described it as a slice or a symbol of the country's culture. He underlined the importance of incorporating yoga into one's lifestyle to reap its health benefits. Purushotamananda Swami of Adi Chunchanagiri Mutt Educational Trust said yoga should not be confined to one day in a year, but should be part of one's lifestyle. Trinetra Mahant Shivayogi of Chandravan Ashram said yoga day was an Indian festival celebrated across the world. The Yoga Day was also celebrated at various places in Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tipu Sultan's 18th-century punishment quietly reshaped beauty standards across Bollywood and Hollywood
The Nose Job That Travelled from Pune to Piccadilly You Might Also Like: Bhuvan Bam's new look has fans convinced he got surgery. YouTuber shares the truth behind his transformation A Potter's Legacy A Technique Rooted in Ancient Indian Knowledge The West Learns from the East From Honour and Humiliation to Cosmetic Choice The Unnamed Genius The refined nose has become a silent yet commanding feature in the cinematic portrayal of beauty across thw world be it Bollywood or Hollywood . Shilpa once remarked how her nose job helped "balance her features," propelling her on-screen appeal. Similarly, Priyanka Chopra 's memoir Unfinished details the trauma of a botched nose surgery that left her feeling unrecognizable, revealing how even global stars can become vulnerable to the risks of cosmetic long before nose jobs were a red carpet staple, the seeds of this aesthetic obsession were sown in 18th-century India, during the violent reign of Tipu Sultan. At the center of this unlikely history is Cowasjee, a bullock cart driver whose mutilation, and subsequent nasal reconstruction by an Indian potter, catalyzed a medical revolution that would eventually redefine beauty standards from Mumbai to Los 1792, Cowasjee, who had been employed by the British during the Third Anglo-Mysore War, was captured by Tipu Sultan's forces. As punishment for siding with the British, his nose and one hand were amputated. One year later, in January 1793, Cowasjee underwent nasal reconstruction in Pune by a local potter-surgeon who used a flap of skin from Cowasjee's own forehead to create a new surgical method was introduced to Europe through a letter published in The Gentleman's Magazine in October 1794, under the heading 'Curious Chirurgical Operation.' The writer, identified only as "BL", detailed how the operation involved 'dissecting off as much skin' from the forehead 'as it covered,' keeping a narrow bridge of skin between the eyes to maintain blood circulation ( Royal College of Physicians ). The operation was declared a success, with the reconstructed nose described as 'secure and looking nearly as well as the natural one.'A full-page portrait of Cowasjee after his recovery accompanied the letter. The image, based on a sketch by Scottish artist James Wales, visibly demonstrated the successful outcome. According to the Royal College of Physicians, the same engraving was later attributed to London-based engraver Barak Longmate, who likely based it on reports that had already appeared in The Madras Gazette and the newspaper tale of Cowasjee's operation gained further credibility through British surgeon Dr Joseph Carpue, who in 1814 replicated the same Indian method in London after studying details of Cowasjee's case. Carpue credited the initial discovery to 'a potter from near Poonah' who had performed similar surgeries on others, including a merchant who had also lost his nose due to punishment for Tipu Sultan's mutilation was meant to publicly shame and permanently disfigure, it inadvertently became the catalyst for a transformative moment in medical history. As noted in the Manual of Medical Jurisprudence in India by Dr Norman Chevers (1856), nose-cutting was a common punishment in ancient India, often inflicted for crimes such as adultery, theft, or disloyalty. Women, in particular, bore the brunt of this cruel prevalence of rhinectomy, Chevers argued, was precisely why nasal reconstruction was both culturally necessary and surgically advanced in the Indian Cowasjee's case marked a turning point in Western understanding of plastic surgery, the Indian method itself had deep roots in classical medical literature. The ancient Susruta Saṃhita, a foundational Sanskrit text of Ayurveda, detailed nasal reconstruction using skin from the cheek rather than the forehead, emphasizing the importance of 'living flesh, full of blood' for successful grafting (Royal College of Physicians). It also advocated for anatomical dissection and included detailed descriptions of the body's muscles, joints, and blood forehead-flap technique used on Cowasjee may have evolved from this ancient model and was likely passed down orally through generations of practitioners belonging to artisan castes, such as potters and Cowasjee's case was known, Europe relied on older and more cumbersome methods. The Italian technique, dating back to the 15th century and practiced by surgeon Gasparo Tagliacozzi, used skin from the arm, forcing patients to strap their arm to their face for weeks. The French method relied on lateral flaps from the face, which yielded inconsistent his 1900 publication Rhinoplastic Operations : With A Description Of Recent Improvements In The Indian Method, British surgeon Dr D.F. Keegan, who had over 20 years of experience in India, wrote that 'a flap taken from the forehead is a much better covering for the nose than one taken either from the arm or the cheek.' He praised the Indian technique for consistently offering 'a good prospect of success.'Historically, the nose in South Asian cultures symbolized more than beauty—it represented honour, identity, and familial pride. Cutting it off was not just mutilation; it was erasure. Yet the potter who operated on Cowasjee reversed that erasure, reconstructing not only a nose but also the social and emotional wholeness of the modern cinema, the symbolism has shifted. Rhinoplasty is no longer about restoring honour but enhancing appeal. Yet the act—choosing to reshape one's identity through the nose—retains its power. Whether it is Sridevi's elusive transformation, Anushka Sharma's changing features, or even Sandra Bullock's rumoured tweaks, the procedure's influence stretches far beyond the surgical the global impact of his work, the identity of Cowasjee's surgeon remains unknown. Referred to only as a Kumhar, or potter, from a village near Pune, he never received the acclaim showered on later European surgeons. While Cowasjee's name appears in nearly every retelling of the story, the man who restored his face remains absent from the medical yet, every perfectly sculpted profile in Bollywood and Hollywood owes a quiet debt to that unnamed artisan. His legacy lives on—not just in textbooks or journals, but in the mirror reflections of every face subtly reshaped for the screen.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Zayed Khan Reveals Family's Darkest Days: ‘Sold Cars, Took Autos'
Last Updated: Zayed Khan recently opened up about his family's difficult period following a fire accident on his father Sanjay Khan's set during the Tipu Sultan shoot. Zayed Khan, the charming actor who stole hearts in Main Hoon Na, has been relatively low-key in recent years. However, the actor has now opened up about his journey, sharing the highs and lows of his career and personal life. Born to director Sanjay Khan, Zayed recalled the tough times his family endured, including a particularly challenging period after his father suffered a fire accident while filming Tipu Sultan. Despite being the son of a well-known filmmaker, Zayed Khan revealed the harsh realities of his family's past struggles, sharing a painful memory from his past about a fire accident on his father, Sanjay Khan's, film set. The fire badly injured Sanjay and caused huge emotional and financial problems for the family. Zayed spoke openly about this difficult time, admitting it was a huge challenge for them to get through. In an interview with Siddharth Kanan, he recalled, 'My dad had a fire accident at that time, during Tipu Sultan. There was a lot of distress at home, and the way I saw my mother and sisters during that period really hurt me deeply. The family was extremely financially burdened at that time. A lot of people had passed away in that fire, and there was no insurance at the time." 'I saw a lot of pain in my mother and sisters and how they took up the mantle to support my father, like take autos, sell cars and get into taxis — yes. Our house was mortgaged, and many other things," he added. The 44-year-old actor went on to say, 'You truly see who your friends are during times like that. We got better cars again once we came out of the situation." Zayed Khan further shared that during tough times, he even suggested joining a boarding school to ease the financial burden on his family, knowing his mother was already caring for many. But the moment that stood out was when he proudly handed over his first paycheck from his debut film to his mother, feeling an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. First Published:
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor whose entire face got burnt in a fire, his skin started peeling off, underwent 74 surgeries, doctors gave up on him, still doesn't look in the mirror, he is…
During the shooting of films, some accidents happen that people remember for a lifetime. Today we are going to tell you about a famous Bollywood actor whose face was burned in an accident. During this accident, many people lost their lives, and the actor's skin started dripping. This accident happened 36 years ago, and it happened on the set of the TV series 'Tipu Sultan'. A Bollywood actor was directing this show, a huge fire broke out on its set, 54 crew members and including the director himself, were burnt in the fire. This actor's face was almost burned The fire on the set was so severe that this actor had to undergo 74 surgeries after the tragic incident. The actor whom we are talking about is none other than Sanjay Khan. Remembering this terrible accident, Sanjay Khan's son and actor Zayed Khan spoke openly about it in a recent interview. Talking to Siddharth Kannan, Zayed Khan said that when this incident happened, we had to face a lot of difficulties at home. I saw my mother and sister in such a condition, which was very painful. I was just thinking about how I can help them. Then I said should I go to boarding school? Because at that time, they would take care of so many people at once. Zayed Khan also said in that condition, he saw Sanjay Khan for the first time in the hospital. The actor said – I was 11 years old at that time. So after a month, they took me to the hospital. I was restless to see him. At that time, there were two beds in the ICU for the people who had been burned in this terrible fire. I passed by the first bed towards the front. I thought he would be in the second bed. But his voice came from behind. I looked back and said that he cannot be my father. When I went near him, he was burned to a great extent. It seemed as if his skin was melting and dripping on the bedsheet. His skin was splattered on the bedsheet. To date, he is not able to see his face in the mirror. He held my hand and said – Zayed, are you scared? At that time, I had nothing to say. The doctors were saying that he would not survive. I was wondering how this could happen. Two years later, he underwent 74 surgeries and completed Tipu Sultan. After that, he took me to Bangalore, where he had bought a piece of land.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sanjay Khan's house was mortgaged, cars sold after Tipu Sultan fire accident, recalls son Zayed Khan: ‘His skin was melting on the hospital sheet, couldn't recognise'
Actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan suffered a major setback in 1989 when a devastating fire broke out at Premier Studios in Mysore during the filming of The Sword of Tipu Sultan. The blaze, attributed to inadequate firefighting equipment and ignored safety protocols, claimed the lives of 52 crew members. Sanjay himself sustained severe injuries, suffering over 65% third-degree burns and undergoing 74 surgeries during his recovery. In a recent interview, actor Zayed Khan opened up about the emotional and financial aftermath of his father's accident. During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his podcast, the Main Hoon Na actor recalled asking for his parents' permission to get admission in a boarding school to lighten their emotional burden after the accident. 'Dad's fire accident happened at that time. There was a lot of difficulty in the house. I saw my mother and sisters in a condition which was very disturbing and hurtful for me. I only thought if I can do something to help them. I asked them if I can go to a boarding school, because they were overwhelmed with how many people to take care of,' he said. The actor continued, 'We weren't in a very good position. A lot of people passed away in that accident. There was no insurance at that time, so the family was extremely burdened financially. I just thought that the best thing I could do is take off my burden by going to boarding school. We took autos, sold cars, and our house was mortgaged. You truly see who your friends are at that time. We never hold resentment against anybody. We bought better cars after that and got the house back!' ALSO READ | 'Sanjay Khan was burnt from top to bottom': Ananth Mahadevan recalls 'most traumatic night' when Tipu Sultan sets caught fire Recalling the first time he saw his father in the hospital after the incident, Zayed shared, 'It was very tough. I was only 11 years old. When he was brought to another hospital after a month, I went to see him. I was dying to see him. There were two beds in the ICU, both burnt victims. I passed the first bed, thinking my father is on the second bed, but he called me from behind. It was him. I looked and said, 'That's not my father.' I went closer and saw a man who is burnt. His head was like a football, and his skin was melting on the sheet. I just remember looking at him. Imagine where that guy is coming from when he is looking at me, he didn't even see himself in the mirror as yet. But, he held my hand and said, 'Zayed, are you scared?' I didn't have words to say at that point of time.' However, his father Sanjay Khan's words gave him a lot of inspiration. 'He said, 'Don't be. Before you know it, I will make a better hospital like this so that people like me don't have to come here and you don't have to come and see me like this.' He also said that I'll make Tipu Sultan again and we will have a great time son. He said something so impossible at that time. All the doctors said he was going to die. I was so confused at that time ki aise kaise hosakta hai ki yeh soch bhi raha hai that I am going to come out of this. Men at that time had hearts of steel.' 'Anyone could have said their goodbyes. Two years later, after about 74 surgeries, completed Tipu Sultan, then he took me to Bangalore to show me a land he bought there. He gave me a brick and reminded me of the hospital, hotel I told you about, let's make it here. This is the foundation bridge, what do you want to call it? I said Golden Palms, he said done and made that hotel. I have seen impossible become possible,' Zayed added. On the work front, Zayed Khan is set to make a comeback with an OTT film titled The Film That Never Was.
