‘Real-life superhero’: Book by Pune doctor who underwent many heart surgeries and survived cancer published in Marathi

‘Radiant Destiny’, the Marathi translation of Dr Arun Kinare’s book ‘Diary of a Doctor Patient’ was released in Pune.

(In center) Veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar has protrayed Mahatma Gandhi in Lage Raho Munna Bhai to the unforgettable character of a child with special needs in Chaukat Raja (Express Photo)

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“We watch or read about superheroes in movies and books, but I think it is the first time in my life that I have had the privilege of getting to meet one in real life. Dr Arun Kinare is nothing short of a real-life superhero who has battled multiple medical calamities and emerged victorious. It is a day I shall always remember,” said veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar at the release of the Marathi book Radiant Destiny, a medical journey of well-known radiologist Dr Arun Kinare.

Dr Kinare, in an interview with The Indian Express, had spoken about his traumatic journey where he had undergone over a dozen angiographies, angioplasties, two open heart surgeries, one colostomy, two pacemaker implants, five significant operations, and survived cancer. That’s when he understood what being a patient meant and how the family was affected. He documented his journey in a book to help the sick develop a “never say die” attitude.

The Marathi translation of the book Diary of a Doctor Patient was released at Symbiosis Vishwa Bhavan by Prabhavalkar, well-known filmmaker Dr Jabbar Patel, legendary theatre and film actor Dr Mohan Agashe, famous playwright Satish Alekar, Smita Kinare, educationist and chancellor of Symbiosis International University Dr S B Mujumdar and other dignitaries.

At the book release, Alekar spoke about his long association with Dr Kinare and how he had always drawn positivity from him and his other morning group doctor friends. He said beginning his day with these doctor friends for the last 40 years changed how he looked at life, and all his positivity came from them”.

Dr Patel said, “Radiant Destiny is more of a thriller than a medical journey. It shows how at every instance when Dr Kinare faces adversity, he fights it out and comes back stronger. He compared Dr Kinare to James Bond, who, no matter what, always wins.”

He added, “What is creditable is not just that as a patient he had to endure countless difficulties, but at the same time he had to keep a tab on what others feel and think about him and how they see him as these things plan a huge role on one’s psychology especially when one is healing.”

Dr Agashe said, “One who does not believe in miracles is not a realist, and I feel that Dr Kinare epitomises this. I have read autobiographies of people who have experienced miracles beyond medicine; however, those were restricted to 1 or 2 illnesses. However, Dr Kinare’s is a series version like those on OTT platforms.”

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“Before reading the book, I thought I knew Dr Kinare, but after reading the book, I realised I did not know him, and this sentiment is sure to resonate with all readers who today think they know Dr Kinare,” He added.

Expressing his gratitude, Kinare said that his journey was eventful, but God sent people to help him get through the situation at every step. He said he will always be thankful to his family, doctors, friends, colleagues, staff, and well-wishers.

During the ceremony, Dr Patel, Dr Agashe, and Prabhavalkar drew similarities to the varied characters they have played as patients and how difficult these were even though they were acts and not real-life situations faced by D. Kinare.

The event also saw Prabhavalkar reading excerpts from the book. The book has been translated from English to Marathi by Santosh Shenai and published by Ulhas Latkar of Ameya Prakashan. Dr Mandar Paranjape moderated the event.

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