Akshay Kumar On His One-Day Shoot During Coronavirus Lockdown: It Was A Different Experience

Akshay Kumar opened up about his experience while shooting for a COVID-19-themed ad film during the lockdown. He also advised the people to follow the guidelines issued by the government.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shot for an ad film for the government at Mumbai’s Kamalistan studio during the COVID-19 lockdown. The ad film, which was released earlier this month, aims to encourage the people to go back to their work and take proper precautionary measures to keep the deadly virus at bay. Talking about his shoot experience, Akshay Kumar said, “I was very excited to face the camera again after several days. I also felt strange because we had less than half the number of crew members on the sets as compared to normal days. Meeting people while following social distancing gave me a different kind of feeling. We usually shake hands or hug when we meet someone. I couldn’t even hug R Balki sir.” “Everything was sanitized repeatedly on the sets. Our body temperature was also checked at regular intervals. We also had to wear masks on the sets. The assistants also stood at a certain distance while explaining the scenes. Some people also wore a mask shield. It seemed as if we were going to a war,” the ‘Kesari’ actor added. Akshay Kumar opened up about his experience of one-day shoot during COVID-19 lockdown while interacting with Nashik Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil in a webinar. The ‘Housefull’ actor praised Nashik Police for fighting against Coronavirus and safeguarding the people. He lauded their commitment towards serving the nation’s interest. Akshay donated 500 wrist bands to Nashik Police through which they can track Coronavirus symptoms. The ‘PadMan’ star has now launched a centralised online health system to monitor the health of Nashik Police’s officers. The ‘Good Newwz’ actor said, “The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases are increasing during the Unlock 1 phase and hence, we need to take proper precautions. People, who have the facility to work from home, should remain inside their house and work from there. The people going outside should cover their noses and mouths with masks. They should wash their hands at regular intervals order essential items online. People should also extend help to the needy.” Khiladi Kumar further advised the people to follow the guidelines in view of the threat of Coronavirus. “Gradually everyone will return to work. We all have to go work and in such a situation, we shouldn’t have any fear. We will lose the battle against COVID-19 if we develop fear. We have to overcome all odds and fight the virus,” he said. “The way we have lived with flu and cold, we have to live in the same manner in the future. We have to take all proper precautions. We shouldn’t get scared as if it will affect our immunity,” Kumar added. WATCH| Akshay Kumar’s Coronavirus Ad Film OUT: Actor Urges People To Begin Work & Make India ‘Atmanirbhar’