‘Don’t judge those who are going out to work’

As shoots of several TV shows have resumed, there has been a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, too. And many actors and crew members, who stepped out to work, have contracted the virus. This made many question whether it’s a bit too soon to resume work. However, Kavita Kaushik says there should be “no judgements” for those who’re working. “Everybody wants everything to get back to normal, that’s a unanimous feeling. So, people who’re going to work have a right to do so. They shouldn’t be made to feel guilty,” says the 39-year-old. Kaushik points out that besides the health crisis the nation is facing, one can’t overlook the financial crisis that many are going through.

“It’s a bit early (to shoot) as the cases are on the rise in Maharashtra. Having said that, the daily wage earners are suffering. When people raise questions about the dependency of daily wage workers on shooting, there’s no right answer to that,” she says.

The actor also feels that this pandemic has brought to light the “gross inequality” of the country.

“We, as a country, aren’t really there for the poor. That’s a fact. If you’re rich, you can stay without work. And if something happens to you, you’ll get the best of facilities. But the same can’t be said about the poor in the country and we’re talking about millions,” she says.

If you’re rich, you can stay without work. And if something happens to you, you’ll get the best of facilities. But the same can’t be said about the poor in the country and we’re talking about millions of people. KAVITA KAUSHIK, ACTOR