Arjan Bajwa on slowdown of work amid pandemic: That is a big, big stress

Now that the unlock process has started, makers are figuring out when we can resume the shoot. But there’s still no clarity.

Even as unlock begins, there’s no denying that the pandemic-led curbs amid the second wave hampered the entertainment industry quite a bit. Actor Arjan Bajwa admits that the prolonged delays in shooting schedules have been challenging.

“Work slowed down, got deferred and delayed, and that’s a big, big stress. We’re all trying to cope up with it,” says Bajwa, 41, adding, “It was very easy to give up, given the scale of the pandemic and the suffering. But, for the sake of loved ones, we are trying to keep a brave face.”

The Kabir Singh (2019) actor recalls he had resumed shooting for a web series when things had opened up last year in June. But with only 10 days left for it to be finished, the shoot was stalled yet again in midmarch this year.

“Now that the unlock process has started, makers are all planning the next move and figuring out when we can resume the shoot. But there’s still no clarity,” he laments.

Asked if he’s wary of stepping out for work due to the fear of the virus, the actor sounds rather well-prepared to deal with the crisis. “It’s going to be fine because we’ll follow strict norms and operating procedures on set. There’s no need to take stress. All you need to do is channelise your worries into taking as much precautions you can for yourself and the safety of others,” he concludes.