I’m happy we got a go-ahead to resume shoots, says Taapsee

Taapsee Pannu is happy that the Maharashtra government has given a goahead for shoots to resume for all formats. Though there are strict guidelines in place, she feels eventually, bigger thing is everyone needs to work.

“As many people as possible need to be employed. We can’t just stop shooting because it’s not in the so-called comfort zone. Eventually, everyone wants to work. No one will stop, saying ‘one is allowed, two can’t, so we won’t go to work’, we have to find a way within the guidelines,” says the actor.

It’s a given that putting everything together, with Covid-19 cases on the rise, will take time. And the 32-year-old explains that it’s a ‘positive sign’ nonetheless, one which signifies that we are moving ahead.

She says, “I’m happy that at least we have a go-ahead. The producer will have to put the logistics together in the new rules, get permissions, that will be the first step. Then, put things together with restrictions in public transport and locations. It will take some time.”

Since relaxations were given, the number of Covid-19 positive cases has seen a spike, as people are getting back to work. Pannu says that the one thing people should still “follow strictly” is social distancing, be it on the streets or a film set.

“It should be there regardless of corona. It’s not just about the disease now. It prevents you from a lot of other problems, too,” she says. Pannu further stresses upon the importance of building immunity, as she feels that’s one thing that is in our hands.