The
pandemic
has
changed
the
rules
in
the
entertainment
industry.
Many
must
be
aware
that
as
per
the
government's
new
norms,
senior
citizens
above
65
are
not
allowed
to
go
on
the
sets
and
shoot.
This
has
upset
many
including
Surekha
Sikri,
who
was
seen
in
television
shows
like
Balika
Vadhu,
Ek
Tha
Raja
Ek
Thi
Rani
and
web
series
Ghost
stories.
The
veteran
actress
calls
it
an
unfair
decision,
as
she
feels
it
is
not
a
practical
thought.
Speaking
to
Spotboye,
Surekha
revealed
that
since
she
has
not
been
able
to
work
due
to
the
lockdown
for
months,
she
is
not
able
to
earn
money.
The
actress
was
quoted
by
the
portal
as
saying,
"It's
a
very
unfair
decision.
They
haven't
given
a
thought
to
practical
thoughts.
Since
this
lockdown
has
started
I
have
not
been
able
to
work
for
many
months.
Due
to
which
I
am
unable
to
generate
any
income
for
myself
or
my
family.
As
a
result
of
this,
there
is
a
complete
stop
on
all
my
shooting.
There
were
offers
and
people
wanted
to
shoot
with
me
but
I
couldn't
give
my
time
or
confirm
them
anything."
It
has
to
be
recalled
that
the
veteran
actress
suffered
a
brain
stroke
in
2018
but
is
in
good
health
and
ready
to
work
now.
Surekha
added,
"I
want
to
stick
with
my
own
platform.
And
this
rule
is
making
it
impossible
for
me
to
be
Atma
Nirbhar.
It
cancels
all
my
effort
to
be
Atma
Nirbhar.
It
violates
my
right
to
work
and
support
my
family.
My
health
is
all
fine
and
I
don't
mind
stepping
out
shooting
my
projects."
Recently,
the
Bombay
High
Court
asked
the
state
about
its
stand
of
not
permitting
cast
or
crew
above
65
years
of
age
to
be
present
for
the
shooting
of
films
and
television
shows,
and
further
questioned
how
are
physically
fit
senior
citizens
expected
to
live
a
dignified
life
if
they
are
not
allowed
to
go
out
and
earn
their
livelihood.
But
the
government
lawyer
said
that
that
as
provided
in
the
guidelines,
whenever
possible,
castings
should
be
done
remotely
using
apps.
This
response,
however,
irked
the
judges.
Final
hearing
regarding
this
matter
will
be
held
next
week.