The
pandemic
has
taken
over
the
world
and
has
been
wreaking
havoc
everywhere.
Last
year
same
time
lockdown
was
announced
and
many
businesses
came
to
a
halt,
including
the
entertainment
industry.
Senior
actors
suffered
a
lot
as
they
were
forced
to
stop
working
due
to
the
guidelines
issued
by
the
government.
However,
this
year,
many
actors
themselves
have
refrained
from
shooting
till
the
situation
gets
better.
One
actor
among
them
is
Arvind
Vaidya,
who
plays
the
role
of
Vanraj's
father
in
Anupamaa.
The
actor
has
informed
the
production
house
that
he
won't
be
shooting
until
the
situation
gets
better.
Arvind
revealed
to
TOI
that
he
realised
health
is
important
and
he
should
not
expose
himself
to
the
virus.
He
said
that
to
continue
living
a
healthy
life,
it
is
important
for
him
not
to
travel
or
shoot
in
the
current
situation.
The
actor
was
quoted
by
the
leading
daily
as
saying,
"Many
people
from
the
team
tested
positive
a
few
weeks
ago.
Since
I
had
tested
negative,
I
continued
shooting
for
a
while.
I
realised
that
it
was
important
to
look
after
my
health
and
not
expose
myself
to
the
virus.
So,
I
informed
the
production
and
they
agreed.
Later,
the
government
also
imposed
restrictions
and
the
shoot
relocated
to
Silvassa.
I
am
a
senior
actor,
who
has
directed
over
300
plays,
but
if
I
want
to
continue
living
a
healthy
life,
it
is
important
that
I
don't
travel
or
shoot
in
the
current
situation.
I
have
to
follow
safety
protocols.
For
now,
I
won't
travel
to
Silvassa,
but
if
they
insist
I'll
consider
it.
I
will
think
of
resuming
shooting
only
after
the
situation
improves
after
a
few
weeks."
He
said
that
although
he
loves
working,
he
had
told
the
makers
that
he
can't
travel
to
different
locations
and
cannot
shoot
for
extra
hours
before
doing
the
show.
He
added
that
the
production
house
supported
his
decision.
Arvind
said,
"I
love
working,
but
at
my
age
I
can't
travel
to
shoots
located
far
away
from
the
city.
So,
when
they
offered
me
the
role
of
dadaji,
I
told
them
that
I
will
not
travel
to
Naigaon
or
Umbergaon.
And
secondly,
I
told
them
I
will
not
work
extra
hours
as
I
didn't
want
to
exert
myself.
However,
if
more
hours
are
required,
I
requested
them
to
call
me
late
the
next
day.
The
production
has
always
supported
my
wishes
and
I
am
thankful
that
I
am
working
with
such
a
nice
team."