Erica Fernandes shared this image. (courtesy iam_ejf)
Strong points
- Erica listed the reasons why she is not happy to resume filming
- “It will create chaos and panic,” she said.
- “The actors are more at risk,” she added.
New Delhi:
Television actress Erica Fernandes, who plays in the daily soap opera of Star Plus Kasautii Zindagii Kay, expressed concern about the production companies that are resuming shoots after the coronavirus has been locked out. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Erica listed several reasons why she “is not ready.” Erica said: “People have been out of work for a very long time. Some people do not have the luxury of making a choice whether to return to work or not. But if you ask me personally, I do not agree and This is due to several reasons. Firstly, we are just starting to come out of the lockout. There is a good chance of a spike in the chart. Secondly, because we are entering the monsoon season where many of us Generally fall ill due to the weather change. Symptoms of normal flu or dengue, malaria are very similar to the virus. This will create chaos and panic. Third, the actors, even if they want to , must shoot without a mask. So they are at a higher risk at work, more than anyone. “
Last month, the government of Maharashtra issued an order authorizing the filming of films, television series and digital series in the non-containment areas of Maharashtra. The order came in response to Letter from the Federation of West Indian Employees to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, seeking authorization to resume post-production activities for films, shows and other entertainment projects. In issuing a government resolution, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs stated that producers will have to carry out pre-production and post-production work in accordance with the guidelines set out by the government.
According to a report from the PTI news agency, filmmakers and producers are working on how to shoot with restrictions. Ashoke Pandit, president of the Association of Indian Film and Television Directors, said the association had written to Uddhav Thackeray, chief minister of Maharashtra, requesting changes to the guidelines. Speaking to PTI, Anees Bazmee, who was shooting Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Lucknow before the nationwide lockdown was imposed, said, “We had about 350 to 400 people on the Lucknow plateaus. junior artists, personal staff of actors, spot boys and cameramen. Now with the guidelines we will have to use a third of the staff and it will be difficult to manage the work in a certain way and will require a lot of planning. “
Let’s go back to Erica Fernandes. The 27-year-old actress is best known for her performances in television series such as Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
