In an extraordinary gathering, renowned veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar eloquently praised Dr. Arun Kinare as a real-life superhero who has triumphed over multiple medical challenges. This accolade was bestowed at the launch of the Marathi book ‘Radiant Destiny,’ which encapsulates the awe-inspiring medical journey of Dr. Arun Kinare, a well-known radiologist in Pune.
The Marathi-translated book, originally titled ‘Diary of a Doctor Patient,’ was unveiled at Symbiosis Vishwa Bhavan. The ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Dilip Prabhavalkar, distinguished filmmaker Dr. Jabbar Patel, iconic theatre and film actor Dr. Mohan Agashe, renowned playwright Satish Alekar, Smita Kinare, the acclaimed educationist, and Chancellor of Symbiosis International University Dr. S B Mujumdar, and other eminent personalities.
Satish Alekar, reflecting on his enduring association with Dr. Arun Kinare and their group of doctor friends who brightened his mornings for four decades, shared how their positivity had a profound impact on his outlook on life.
Dr. Jabbar Patel, describing ‘Radiant Destiny’ as more of a thriller than a medical journey, highlighted the indomitable spirit of Dr. Kinare. He drew a parallel between Dr. Kinare and James Bond, emphasizing that no matter the adversity, Dr. Kinare always emerges victorious.
Moreover, Dr. Jabbar Patel underscored the psychological resilience required as a patient not only to endure countless challenges but also to navigate the perceptions and sentiments of others.
Dr. Mohan Agashe expressed his belief in miracles and hailed Dr. Kinare as a testament to this belief. He noted that while autobiographies often recount one or two miraculous experiences, Dr. Arun Kinare’s journey is akin to a multi-season series, with each episode chronicling a miraculous recovery.
Dr. Arun Kinare’s profound story involves enduring 14 angiographies, 5 angioplasties, 2 open-heart surgeries, 1 colostomy, 2 pacemaker surgeries, 1 laser surgery for fungal heart infection, a paralysis attack, and numerous syncopal attacks. Dr. Kinare expressed deep gratitude to the countless individuals, including family, colleagues, and well-wishers, who have been instrumental in his remarkable journey.
The event further featured insights from Dr. Jabbar Patel, Dr. Mohan Agashe, and Dilip Prabhavalkar, who shared their experiences portraying challenging patient roles in their acting careers. Dilip Prabhavalkar also delighted the audience by reading excerpts from the book, offering a glimpse of its contents.
The book, expertly translated from English to Marathi by Santosh Shenai, has been published by Ulhas Latkar of Ameya Prakashan, and the event was orchestrated by Dr. Mandar Paranjape.
