Regina’s unlocking plans

‘I’ll be scared to shoot intimate scenes,’ says the actress, talking about life since the lockdown

For actress Regina Cassandra, who has been a workaholic and spends time constantly shooting, the current pandemic, we imagined, would be a very difficult phase for her to deal with. However, during our interaction with the Evaru actress, she surprises us with her outlook on life during the last 100 days, since the lockdowns began.

“Honestly, I feel blessed to be able to see through these tough times without stretching myself too much. Waking up in the morning and doing things that I felt like doing naturally was a privilege,” says Regina. “Since the COVID-19 situation was declared a pandemic, I knew it would be around for a few months, and life hasn’t changed for me much. During the first phase of the lockdown, I watched several films and shows and discovered new music. I also started my late night show called The Not So Late Show with RC, which kept me busy.”

Regina then shares with us how she wakes up every day through the lockdown to life lessons. “If you look at history, mankind has been able to adapt to any uncertainties. So I think we will get used to the new normal soon and evolve,” articulates the actress. “Moreover, I believe tough times really bring people closer, and I hope that people come together (while maintaining social distancing of course) and help each other stay stronger.”

Something else that wins us over about the actress is her compassion for the lesser fortunate during these tough times. “I am aware of the predicaments of the people. And it’s heart-wrenching to see. While I have done a bit to help people, I will continue doing what I can,” she says.

UNLOCKING INTO A NEW WORLD

A compulsive worker, the actress does open up to us that despite everything she not only missed work during the lockdown, but also couldn’t wait to get back to it. Naturally, the first thing she supposedly did as the unlocking began was to do a photo shoot and dub for her short film.

“And, yes, I followed all the guidelines pertaining to safety,” she assures us.

Regina states that she still holds safety very high on her priority list. “I don’t want to shoot in fear of risking myself,” she explains.

Then, smilingly, she adds, “I don’t think even my mother would allow me to go to work. During my two days of dubbing, I had to wear a mask, constantly sanitise my hands, disinfect the mike and chair I was sitting, etc. I don’t think

I want to shoot in such a complex environment because we still do not know who has contracted the virus unless everyone is tested. So, going out there and shooting now is a huge risk, and I would prefer to step out for my shoots when I feel it is safe. Better safe than sorry, as they say.”

Yet, Regina has shootings for three films to complete, and her concern for those is rather obvious too. “I am really concerned as to how and when I can wrap them up given the current scenario. It’s going to be challenging,” she states.

Given the current scenario of risks, however, how comfortable would she be doing intimate scenes, we ask Regina. “I will definitely be scared to shoot such scenes. Fortunately, though, in my forthcoming films I don’t have to shoot for such scenes,” she tells us.

Speaking of her upcoming films, we hear her role in Chakra, one that’s in the making, is something to watch out for. “The film is a racy action thriller, and I play a badass role,” she explains. “It’s definitely something different for me as an actor and for the audience, I think.”