The
COVID-19
pandemic
is
taking
a
big
toll
on
the
entertainment
industry,
particularly
the
television
business.
A
number
of
TV
shows
have
gone
off
air
and
many
other
projects
have
been
put
on
hold.
The
crisis
has
resulted
in
unemployment
and
financial
difficulties
for
actors
and
crew
members.
However,
the
worst-hit
were
the
daily
wage
workers
such
as
lights,
makeup,
production,
unit,
and
spot
boys.
Many
fraternity
members
have
come
forward
to
help
their
fellow
industry
mates
who
are
in
distress.
In
the
same
vein,
Pearl
V
Puri
has
extended
monetary
aid
after
getting
to
know
about
a
few
spot
boys
struggling
during
the
lockdown.
The
Naagin
3
star
immediately
transferred
money
into
their
accounts.
Pearl
revealed,
“I
recently
received
a
couple
of
calls
from
spot
boys,
who
were
part
of
my
TV
shows
and
they
shared
that
they
were
facing
problems
and
tough
situations
due
to
this
lockdown.
I
thought
that
there
would
be
so
many
others
like
them
from
the
industry.
And
I
felt
I
should
do
whatever
I
can
in
my
capacity
to
help.
It
felt
like
it
was
my
responsibility
to
help
them.
So
I
asked
for
a
list
of
spot
boys,
which
included
their
contacts
and
bank
details,
and
the
list
I
received
had
more
than
a
100
names,
that
too
from
one
particular
production
house.
I
immediately
transferred
money
into
their
accounts,
which
is
the
least
I
could
do
in
these
circumstances.”
He
went
on
to
add,
“We
are
all
in
this
together
and
we
have
to
look
after
each
other.
My
heart
weeps
for
them
and
I
will
always
do
whatever
I
can
for
people
who
are
in
need.
I
just
hope
this
pandemic
ends
soon
and
we
can
get
back
to
our
lives.
Till
then
please
stay
home
and
safe.”