Kalpana Another Versatile Actress Passes

Sisters – in their Prime Time

Malayalam film industry looses yet another talented actress – Kalpana.

As soon as I heard her demise, my mind raced to few scenes which is still etched on most film goers mind. In this case, it’s her role as an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in a government office. She was referred in that movie as UDC. I recollect how another colleague who frequently used to like this world – UDC.

Anyways, she is history now. We will collectively lament the passing of this star. Now, we’ll only have those movie clippings as the reminder of this person.

Another worrying factor is the rise of cardiac death in women in Kerala. Recently I heard the news of my neighbor’s aunt who passed due to heart attack. Why is it that women are joining the ranks of men who succumb to sudden cardiac arrests.

Is this problem arising due to the change in our diet?
Or due to stress factors?

Tradionallly, heart related problems hit men more than women. But, the rising facalities in our state show a different tale. And this is a cause for concern for medial fraternity and for the society. Let’s hope that there will be research and study in this aspect. And more importantly, let’s do something collectively to spread the awareness of this problem.

Finally, bidding adieu of this star who made Malayalees forget their worries and laugh heartily. .