Dilip Joshi: Be responsible, do not just blame the government
When the lockdown ends, we have to be as careful as we are today. People shouldn’t start going out or behaving as if nothing happened,” asserts actor Dilip Joshi, talking about the spike in Covid-19 cases across the country. “People should be responsible and cooperate, instead of just blaming the government. We have to be careful and follow guidelines, else this will never end. We’ve to maintain social distance, wear masks and get vaccinated at the earliest,” he adds, advising everyone to take steam regularly to stay healthy, maintain all protocols even when the number of cases reduce, and not get lax.
While some TV shoots are on, Joshi’s sitcom isn’t being shot for now, and he agrees with the production house’s decision to not shoot. “Work will go on, but people’s lives are more important. That’s the priority right now. The other productions who are shooting in different cities must be taking utmost care. I believe in God and his will. Saari hekdi is pandemic ne utaar di hai. All development, technology and money — you name it, sab dhara ka dhara reh gaya. Everyone is at home, nothing else matters right now more than family and your health. We took Nature for granted and I hope we have learnt our lesson. We have to understand ki aur dhairya, aur saiyam rakhna hai. Nothing is permanent, and this too shall pass. Have faith,” he opines.
Actor Amit Mistry, a good friend of his, passed away recently, and Joshi admits it was shocking. “He was well, he didn’t have any issues... so it was shocking. I don’t know what really happened. I heard he had a cardiac arrest, which was surprising as he would work out and was fit,” he shares.
Work will go on, but people’s lives are more important.
DILIP JOSHI, Actor