Last 12 months, senior actors have been pressured to cease taking pictures amid the pandemic by the Maharashtra authorities. The authorities had issued tips earlier than giving the shootings of tv reveals a inexperienced sign. As per the rules, no forged or crew member above the age of 65 years was allowed on taking pictures units. However, the laws have been challenged within the Bombay High Court and have been later eliminated.
Now once more, the shootings within the state are halted attributable to steady rise in coronavirus instances. But this 12 months, no restriction has been imposed primarily based on the age of the actors. However, senior actors themselves are apprehensive about going to the units, that are at present taking place outdoors the state.
Television’s primary present Anupamaa’s actor Arvind Vaidya, who performs Hasmukh Shah within the present, mentioned, “Many people from the team tested positive a few weeks ago. Since I had tested negative, I continued shooting for a while. I realised that it was important to look after my health and not expose myself to the virus. So, I informed the production and they agreed. Later, the government also imposed restrictions and the shoot relocated to Silvassa. I am a senior actor, who has directed over 300 plays, but if I want to continue living a healthy life, it is important that I don’t travel or shoot in the current situation. I have to follow safety protocols.”
Actors Rupali Ganguly, Sudhanshu Pandey, Aashish Mehrotra, Alpana Buch and Nidhi Shah from Anupamaa had contracted the infection and recovered.
Actress Himani Shivpuri, who is seen in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, also said,” It is scary to step out and relocate to a different city right now. Last year, I got COVID-19 because I continued shooting and did not want to hamper work, but this year, I will have to wait and see how things go.”
However, not all senior actors are in dilemma about occurring the units amid the pandemic. In reality, some are eagerly ready to start out taking pictures their half.
Popular comedy present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s actor Ghanshyam Nayak, who essays the character of Natu Kaka, mentioned, “It has been over a month since I am at home. There is no clarity as to when my track will start as the shooting has halted for now. The makers haven’t taken any decision to shift base, too. I had shot for an episode in March and after that I am at home. I am sure the makers will start my track soon and show how Natu Kaka returns to Mumbai from the village.” Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah unit has not moved to a brand new location as they’ve financial institution of episodes till early May.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray introduced a statewide curfew for 15 days from 8 pm on April 14 to comprise the fast unfold of the coronavirus in its second wave. With Section 144 being imposed throughout the state, Thackeray mentioned important providers have been exempted from the restrictions. The curfew might be in place until 7 am on May 1.
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