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Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘We separated due to…': What choreographer Prabhudeva and ex-wife Ramlath's story teaches us about emotional maturity after divorce
People rarely speak about their past relationships with grace, especially when the split was messy and played out in the public eye. But 14 years after her divorce from choreographer and filmmaker Prabhudeva, his ex-wife Ramlath finally broke her silence. In an interview with YouTube channel Aval Vikatan, she reflected on their separation and co-parenting journey without bitterness. 'We should have the maturity to accept whatever happens in our life. We separated due to many reasons, but I am not angry at him,' she said. The couple, who parted ways in 2011, have remained respectful of one another publicly, even when their personal lives were being intensely scrutinised. Speaking about their son Rishi Raghavendra Deva's recent stage debut with his father, Ramlath called it a proud moment. She praised Prabhudeva's role as a parent, saying, 'His children are his life. He is very attached to both of them. The father-son trio talk to each other irrespective of the situation.' She added that when it comes to parenting decisions, 'We take every decision mutually.' Even while addressing their past, she remained grounded in mutual respect, stating, 'I would be angry with him if he had said anything bad about me after we broke up, but he never did. I would not say anything bad about someone like that.' Jai Arora, counselling psychologist and co-founder of Kirana Counselling, says, 'Emotional maturity after a breakup or divorce isn't automatic; it's cultivated through self-awareness, reflection, and time. Acceptance begins when we stop resisting reality, which we often do because it is uncomfortable, and start acknowledging our pain without judgment. Breakup or divorce can trigger deep emotional and attachment wounds, making them incredibly painful to go through.' A post shared by J I N A D H A T T A N (@jinadhattan_official) Practices like mindfulness, journaling, and therapy help individuals process grief and shift from blame to understanding, he adds. 'Emotionally mature individuals also recognise their role in the relationship's dynamics, which prevents the past from controlling their present.' Arora states that co-parenting can work by 'clear communication, setting respectful boundaries, and maintaining a consistent, mutually developed, parenting plan.' He says that it helps when both parties prioritise the well-being of the children over personal grievances. Both the partners need to regulate their emotions, manage triggers effectively and sometimes learn to set their interests or bitterness, if any, towards the other person aside. Arora explains, 'Refraining from public blame, especially when emotions are raw, is not weakness — it's strength. It protects not only one's own peace but also the mental health of any children involved. Public resentment often prolongs pain. It keeps individuals emotionally tethered to the past. On the other hand, when one chooses silence or respectful distance, it can open space for personal healing and growth.' Moreover, he states that when co-parents speak poorly of one another, it deeply impacts children. They may feel torn or internalise the negativity. Respectful silence fosters a healthier environment for everyone involved, even in the face of disagreement.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shahid Kapoor Avoided Scene Discussions On R... Rajkumar Until Prabhudeva Intervened
Last Updated: Shahid Kapoor reportedly had his manager receive scene briefings from director Prabhudeva for nearly a week during R... Rajkumar shoot. Before actors' entourages became the buzzword in Bollywood circles, some stars were already setting the tone for hierarchy on film sets. One such instance has now come to light through actor Vijay Patkar, who recently opened up about Shahid Kapoor's working style during the shoot of the 2013 action-comedy R… Rajkumar. In a candid conversation with Filmymntra Media, Patkar recalled how for the first seven days of filming, director Prabhudeva was forced to communicate with Shahid through his manager instead of speaking directly with the actor. 'Prabhudeva would narrate entire scenes to Shahid's manager, who would then relay them to Shahid. This went on for seven days straight," he revealed. The situation reportedly escalated to the point where the film's director had had enough. 'On the eighth day, Prabhudeva finally confronted Shahid and said, 'Should I continue directing your manager instead of you? How do I convey the nuances of a scene like this?' That's when the pattern stopped," Patkar said, adding that Shahid started engaging directly with the writers and the director after that intervention. Calling Prabhudeva an 'old-school technician," Vijay explained that such working dynamics didn't sit well with the choreographer-turned-director, who values direct collaboration over filtered communication. R… Rajkumar, which starred Shahid alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Sonu Sood, became a commercial success and delivered hit tracks like 'Gandi Baat" and 'Saree Ke Fall Sa." The film marked a turnaround for Shahid, who had previously seen a series of underperformers such as Dil Bole Hadippa, Chance Pe Dance, Phata Poster Nikla Hero, and Teri Meri Kahaani. Reflecting on that phase, Shahid once told Hindustan Times that R… Rajkumar gave him a much-needed sense of relief. 'Prabhudeva understands what makes people clap and whistle. He's clear about the entertainment he wants to deliver. This film is proof of that," he had said. While Shahid's post-R… Rajkumar choices—such as Haider and Udta Punjab—earned him critical acclaim, this anecdote serves as a reminder of the behind-the-scenes drama that often accompanies stardom in Bollywood. First Published:
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Chennai's HIIT dance routine helps adolescent girls beat obesity: Why a new study has lessons in preventive health
Thirty-nine-year old Sujatha, a homemaker in Chennai, simply loves dancing to Prabhudeva's 'Vikkalu Vikkalu.' Inspired by her daughter, she doesn't miss this 10-minute dance workout based on High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Fridays. 'The fast calorie burns and a variety of stretches have improved my flexibility,' she says. Meanwhile, these short dance sessions have not only kept 15-year-old Sarah Michelle energetic despite long hours at school and coaching classes, they have also increased her muscle mass, lowered her appetite for junk food and improved her sleep. A study has demonstrated the benefits of a new fitness routine called THANDAV, (Taking High-Intensity Interval Training [HIIT] And Dance to Adolescents for Victory over Non-communicable Diseases [NCDs]). This was devised by Dr Ranjith Anjana Mohan of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and first tested among 23 girls, aged between 10 and 17, to see if it could neutralise sedentary behaviour among school-going adolescents and improve their metabolism with a fun and crisp routine. Subjects reported that this short- burst activity was not only easy to fit into school schedules but could keep their weight in check. To validate this finding further, she conducted trials across two schools in Chennai with 108 girls aged between 13 and 15. One school did the THANDAV while the other served as a control. Over a 12-week period, the girls in the THANDAV group could increase their daily step count by 1073 steps, reduce their body fat by 2% and improve muscle mass. Additionally, participants reported significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, along with a drop in resting heart rate by 3 bpm (beats per minute). What is THANDAV? This involves short bursts of intense activity followed by cooldown time — with dance moves set to popular songs from Bollywood, Mollywood and Tollywood. Doing this thrice a week for even 10 minutes gives you all the metabolic benefits of running 60 minutes a day every day of the week. HIIT regimens have been proven to significantly reduce body fat mass, weight and improve cardiovascular fitness in both adults and adolescents. The 10-minute HIIT routine consists of four loops to be done on four hit tracks, including a two-minute high energy (80-90 per cent heart rate) to 30-second low cooldown (50-60 per cent heart rate) moves. The movements are choreographed in a simple and repetitive manner so that they can be done in a loop without much stress. Takeaways from the study 'While we had seen weight loss before, this time the major takeaway was an increase in muscle mass, essential for foundational health that can prevent chronic illnesses in adult years. Besides, this intervention is easy to stick to and prevents childhood obesity and diabetes. It can be accommodated even between exam schedules when students tend to negotiate physical activity. That's why one in four teens is obese,' says Dr Anjana. But what impressed her the most was this fitness routine resulted in positive behavioural changes in the girls. 'They reduced junk food intake, ate more at home, cut down their sitting hours by almost 200 minutes and increased the sleep duration by almost 47 minutes. The benefits of lifestyle correction at this age can cascade into adult years,' she adds. Status of Type 2 diabetes among adolescents According to study authors, Type 2 diabetes occurs at younger ages in Indians compared to Caucasians. In fact, adolescents make up 14.2% of Type 2 diabetics. That's why regular physical activity becomes even more important for Indian teens. Currently, around 25.2 per cent of adolescents do not meet moderate-to-vigorous physical activity guidelines, with urban residents (38%) and girls (29.3%) being less likely to be active. 'Girls have to face many cultural and societal barriers but this routine blends seamlessly into their lives. They can even do this at home,' says Dr Anjana. The programme, which has already benefited over 10,000 women and girls since its launch in October 2023, has the potential to be scaled widely across schools and communities.
