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New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
District Hospital fails to address critical cases in Kodagu, despite crores of investment
MADIKERI: The health sector in Kodagu, especially the District Hospital in Madikeri, witnessed a makeover during the COVID-19 period. Further, the hospital has been sanctioned Rs 178.1 crore in recent years for the completion of a new, well-equipped hospital building. However, hundreds of patients continue to be referred to hospitals in cities outside Kodagu as the District Hospital faces an acute staff shortage, with over 150 posts lying vacant. Mithya (name changed) recently reported to the District Hospital after her husband developed symptoms of a pancreatic infection. He was shifted to the ICU and treated for two days. However, as the infection worsened and no specialist doctors were available at the hospital, the patient was referred to a better facility in Mysuru. The family ended up spending over Rs 1 lakh for treatment at a private hospital outside the district. Despite the completion of the new hospital building that boasts improved facilities, the District Hospital is still functioning from the old building, which lacks even a lift. Hundreds of patients from within the district and neighbouring areas, including Periyapatna, seek treatment here. While the hospital manages minor ailments, complex health cases are routinely referred to private or other government hospitals outside Kodagu. Despite the government investing crores in improving the facility, decent treatment for the poor remains a distant dream. 'A senior doctor visits the patients once during the morning hour. Post that, it is the students of the medical college who follow up on the patients. When my husband was admitted at the District Hospital, the junior trainee doctors were unable to explain to us what the exact problem was,' said Mithya. When The New Indian Express contacted the management regarding the hospital's failure to handle not-so-complicated cases, Dr Lokesh, the Dean of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS), stated, 'If a patient requires surgical and medical treatment, they are being referred to other hospitals as our hospital does not have super specialists. There are many challenges in appointing specialists and due to the absence of a gastroenterologist and nephrologist, severe pancreas cases are being referred to other hospitals.' He further added that there are no experts available to treat critical patients. Patients, meanwhile, are left questioning whether the District Hospital exists only to treat minor ailments such as the common cold, as hundreds of cases are regularly referred to other hospitals despite the crores invested. Vacancies at the hospital While the District Hospital requires 43 Senior Resident (SR) doctors, only three are working, leaving 40 posts vacant. Similarly, of the 47 required Junior Resident (JR) doctors, only three are on duty, leaving 44 positions unfilled. Among the 36 other doctor posts, only 17 are filled. The hospital currently has 151 vacant posts, including those of the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and District Surgeon.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
To play Mithya, I had to unlearn acting: Child actor Athish Shetty
To play the character Mithya, which, incidentally, won him awards and accolades, child actor Athish Shetty said he had to "unlearn" everything he knew about acting after doing more than a dozen films. 'Mithya' directed by Suman Bhat , under the banner of Rakshith Shetty's Paramvah Studios, is now showing on Amazon Prime. "Before 'Mithya', I was doing normal child characters -- you know, where you try to be cute, laugh a lot, cry every now and then. But Mithya was nothing like that, he was so silent -- he did not even cry although he was obviously sad -- that I couldn't understand him in the beginning," said Athish. Athish, who is turning 15 soon, said he has been part of the entertainment industry "as long as he could remember". "I must have been three or four when I first auditioned for a reality show for a TV channel in Mangaluru. Not only did I get through easily then, I also got the 'best performer of the week' for that show," added the child star, who has played bit roles in big budget films like 'Kantara', starring Risabh Shetty, and 'Vikrant Rona' starring Sudeep Kiccha. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons Boite A Scoop Undo His first fleshed out character came in a 2018 film, written and directed by Rishab Shetty -- 'Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai' starring industry bigwigs like Anant Nag. The film that won the 66th National Film Awards for Best Children's Film, is about a Kannada medium government school in Kasargod of Kerala that sits on the border of Karnataka. Even in that film, said Athish, he played a "normal child character". Nothing really prepared him for the titular role in 'Mithya', he said. "I think I am very lucky to have played Mithya," he added. He was only 11 or 12, when Bhat asked him to do a screen test, said Athish. "To tell the truth, my screen test was underwhelming. Sumanth sir persisted with me only because I worked previously in a web series produced by him," he said. Bhat told PTI that there was something about Athish's screen presence that he decided to stick with him despite his lacklustre take of Mithya during the screen test. "I knew that he would get into the character once I explained to him the nuances of being Mithya," said Bhat. Athish said the two-month workshop in Manipal that Bhat organised forever changed the concept of acting for him. "Sumanth sir was very thorough, he broke down Mithya's character in such minute detail that I understood where his angst and resentment could come from, even though as a person he is so different from me. I am not at all moody and I talk a lot. But I could understand why Mithya won't. This helped me a lot when I was shooting for the film," said Athish. 'Mithya' is not an easy film: it ventures too close to reality for comfort. It tells the story of a boy struggling to come to terms with the deaths of his parents. For much of the film, we watch Athish's Mithya whittle away at his restlessness until he reaches the core of his resentment --he blames his younger sister for triggering their parents' domestic discord. Athish said he also got lucky because Bhat eventually decided to let his younger brother Avish play his sister in the film. "The chemistry between us that you see in 'Mithya', is much like in real life. We are the same--we squabble, giggle and sometimes beat each other. In fact, Sumanth sir saw us play once during the workshop when my mother got Avish along with her and decided to cast him," said Athish. Bhat said he auditioned many to play Vandana, Mithya's sister. It never really worked out because at that age kids will naturally be fearful if a stranger slapped them, as it was needed in the script, he added. "But when Athish did that to Avish, he pushed him back instinctively before crying, which is a more natural response between siblings. I was looking for that kind of energy, so we decided on Avish, even though he was a boy," said Bhat. Athish said this not only helped make Mithya more real, but it paved a way for both their careers in the Kannada film industry . "I have done two films now -- 'Dhruva' and 'Exam Fear' -- where the film revolves around my character. They will be released soon. My brother too is working on a film with 'Kantara' Kishore, in which he plays a full-fledged role, too," said Athish. A Class 10 student, Athish said although he keeps himself busy in school too -- he's also national-level kickboxer and state-level Chinese martial arts Wushu fighter -- acting is something he holds very dear. "It's a lot of hard work. During school breaks, I end up doing two shifts -- 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am -- to complete my commitments. But I truly do not mind. I want to be an actor, no matter what. And a character like Mithya at such an early age, I think, is a blessing," added Athish. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
To play Mithya, I had to unlearn acting: Child actor Athish Shetty
Bengaluru, To play the character Mithya, which, incidentally, won him awards and accolades, child actor Athish Shetty said he had to "unlearn" everything he knew about acting after doing more than a dozen films. 'Mithya' directed by Suman Bhat, under the banner of Rakshith Shetty's Paramvah Studios, is now showing on Amazon Prime. "Before 'Mithya', I was doing normal child characters you know, where you try to be cute, laugh a lot, cry every now and then. But Mithya was nothing like that, he was so silent he did not even cry although he was obviously sad that I couldn't understand him in the beginning," said Athish. Athish, who is turning 15 soon, said he has been part of the entertainment industry "as long as he could remember". "I must have been three or four when I first auditioned for a reality show for a TV channel in Mangaluru. Not only did I get through easily then, I also got the 'best performer of the week' for that show," added the child star, who has played bit roles in big budget films like 'Kantara', starring Risabh Shetty, and 'Vikrant Rona' starring Sudeep Kiccha. His first fleshed out character came in a 2018 film, written and directed by Rishab Shetty 'Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai' starring industry bigwigs like Anant Nag. The film that won the 66th National Film Awards for Best Children's Film, is about a Kannada medium government school in Kasargod of Kerala that sits on the border of Karnataka. Even in that film, said Athish, he played a "normal child character". Nothing really prepared him for the titular role in 'Mithya', he said. "I think I am very lucky to have played Mithya," he added. He was only 11 or 12, when Bhat asked him to do a screen test, said Athish. "To tell the truth, my screen test was underwhelming. Sumanth sir persisted with me only because I worked previously in a web series produced by him," he said. Bhat told PTI that there was something about Athish's screen presence that he decided to stick with him despite his lacklustre take of Mithya during the screen test. "I knew that he would get into the character once I explained to him the nuances of being Mithya," said Bhat. Athish said the two-month workshop in Manipal that Bhat organised forever changed the concept of acting for him. "Sumanth sir was very thorough, he broke down Mithya's character in such minute detail that I understood where his angst and resentment could come from, even though as a person he is so different from me. I am not at all moody and I talk a lot. But I could understand why Mithya won't. This helped me a lot when I was shooting for the film," said Athish. 'Mithya' is not an easy film: it ventures too close to reality for comfort. It tells the story of a boy struggling to come to terms with the deaths of his parents. For much of the film, we watch Athish's Mithya whittle away at his restlessness until he reaches the core of his resentment he blames his younger sister for triggering their parents' domestic discord. Athish said he also got lucky because Bhat eventually decided to let his younger brother Avish play his sister in the film. "The chemistry between us that you see in 'Mithya', is much like in real life. We are the same we squabble, giggle and sometimes beat each other. In fact, Sumanth sir saw us play once during the workshop when my mother got Avish along with her and decided to cast him," said Athish. Bhat said he auditioned many to play Vandana, Mithya's sister. It never really worked out because at that age kids will naturally be fearful if a stranger slapped them, as it was needed in the script, he added. "But when Athish did that to Avish, he pushed him back instinctively before crying, which is a more natural response between siblings. I was looking for that kind of energy, so we decided on Avish, even though he was a boy," said Bhat. Athish said this not only helped make Mithya more real, but it paved a way for both their careers in the Kannada film industry. "I have done two films now 'Dhruva' and 'Exam Fear' where the film revolves around my character. They will be released soon. My brother too is working on a film with 'Kantara' Kishore, in which he plays a full-fledged role, too," said Athish. A Class 10 student, Athish said although he keeps himself busy in school too he's also national-level kickboxer and state-level Chinese martial arts Wushu fighter acting is something he holds very dear. "It's a lot of hard work. During school breaks, I end up doing two shifts 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am to complete my commitments. But I truly do not mind. I want to be an actor, no matter what. And a character like Mithya at such an early age, I think, is a blessing," added Athish.
Scroll.in
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
Start the week with a film: ‘Mithya' is a haunting portrait of a young boy scarred by loss
Ever read reports of children who are suddenly orphaned and sent to live with relatives? What happens to them? That's the story Mithya tells. Sumanth Bhat's unusual, sensitive and haunting feature debut from 2023 is now available on Prime Video. Eleven-year-old Mithun's father is dead. His mother has committed suicide. Mithun (Athish Shetty), known as Mithya, was the one who found his mother's body. Mithya and his younger sister Vandhana are brought to Udupi by his maternal aunt Jyothi to live with her family. Jyothi (Roopa Varkady) and her husband Surya (Prakash Thuminad) do their best to take care of Mithya, but it's hard since they have a daughter of their own and Mithya barely speaks Kannada since he was brought up in Mumbai. In fact, the pre-teen barely speaks at all. Scarred by what he has seen and remembers, Mithya has built a wall of silence around him. He makes a new friend and enjoys his bike rides, but he won't say what actually happened to his parents, even after his deceased father's relatives come to take him away. The Kannada film chimes with this year's blockbuster series Adolescence in its exploration of the effects of domestic strife on the psychology of a young boy. There are also times when the Rakshit Shetty production resembles the same gritty British realist dramas that inspired Adolescence. Mithya – the title means a lie – isn't your average coming-of-age movie. Sumanth Bhat's screenplay boldly examines Mithya's reaction to loss and lingering trauma. The violence that Mithya has experienced in his old home have followed him to his new abode, putting an almost unbearable burden on the boy. You're old enough to understand what's going on, a relative of his father's tells him. But is he really? Rather than spelling out its themes, the 98-minute film Mithya relies on observational camerawork and ellipses to communicate its protagonist's journey. The absence of manipulative melodrama result in naturalistic performances and relatable characters. There is a recurring visual motif of Mithya with his back to the camera, wondering which way to turn when faced with a hard choice. The final scene is a moving summary of events, with Mithya's face turned in our direction, asking us to bear witness but never to judge. Play Also start the week with these films:
