On October 5, Dr. Ankuj found himself on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, compelled to stop and lend a helping hand to an ambulance parked nearby. However, fate took an unexpected turn. In the blink of an eye, another car approached from behind, resulting in a collision that left Dr Ankuj with a traumatic brain injury. The impact was severe, rendering him unconscious for an entire month
Two years after his accident, the OPD at Atharv Ability is abuzz with infectious energy. Dr. Ankuj marks an incredible comeback by tuning back to his hobby of DJing. As Nucleya's beats blended with AP Dhillon's lyrics, patients and their families couldn't help but shake a leg and danced. "He has taken our music preferences too," shared an excited attendee
Dr. Gaurish Kenkre, Clinical Director at Atharv Ability has been overlooking Ankuj's recovery. He has devised specialised treatments that involve repetitive use of muscle to develop strength. He tells Midday: “The idea is to make them independent in their function. More than getting the whole strength, he should be independent enough to function. The recovery from such neurological conditions is a gradual journey, that encompasses various aspects of his well-being"
On Right: Ms. Sumita Mohapatro Pani, Head - Atharv Ability and Vice President – In-licensing & Business Development, India Region Formulations, Lupin Limited
Following the recovery, Dr Ankuj began playing music at home. This marks his debut performance for an audience.
When inquired about his goals, Dr Ankuj expressed his desire to resume his medical practice and pursue his hobby of DJing. "During the conversation, I suggested that his first DJ session should take place at the rehabilitation center," remarks Kenkre
Since his right hand is weak and still under recovery, heavier lifting was done by his left hand. Skilled in scratching and mixing, Dr Ankuj shares his trick: "The art of DJing is mixing two songs in such a way that people don't come to know when the song changed." Specialising in a range of music genres such as house, hip-hop, commercial, deep house and Bollywood, he has dedicated the past four years to refining his DJing skills, gaining expertise in Andheri
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