‘My heart goes out to the people who have lost jobs and had salary cuts’
Though the pandemic and subsequent restrictions stalled many shoots, for actor Saumya Tandon, work never really stopped. She tells us that she bought a stand and a light to continue shooting from home, all by herself. “A lot of advertisements and shoots are happening from home. I’ve hosted a couple of shows from home and a shot a lot of social media ads as well,” she says, adding, “This is the new normal. I’m trying to adjust to new norms. I’ve become very good with camera work too.”
Tandon, best known for shows Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai! and Aisa Des Hai Mera, agrees that a steady flow of income is crucial in uncertain times like these. “My heart goes out to the people, who have lost jobs, have had salary cuts and are left with very few savings. It has been tough for them. Thankfully, I’m not in that situation; I work because I want to. But, there are a lot of people who are in that situation. It’s heartbreaking to see them suffer,” says the 36-year-old.
The actor also stresses on the importance of keeping oneself mentally occupied. She elaborates, “It’s integral to work because you feel productive and feel that you’re doing something with your life. Otherwise, it becomes very depressing. There are so many mental challenges one has to go through. It’s not that one is safe by just sitting at home. One has to work through these issues with patience. Right now, we are all dealing with confusion, restlessness, loss of purpose, and insecurity about the future.”