Ekavali Khanna feels art is the need of the hour amid #CoronaScare

With the #CoronavirusScare taking centrestage at every possible news item and discussion, of course not when you meet in person anymore but in social media, keeping yourselves motivated to do your thing in isolation is tough. Moreso for actors whose shoots have been stalled. Said a concerned Ekavali Khanna, “These are very challenging times across the world and at this point my priority has been to prepare myself and the people around me to combat the virus.I am staying alert and taking precautions just in case things go out of hand because we don’t really know what the future has in store for us.”
For actors, working with a big unit and socialising is natural. But in these times of social distancing, how is she keeping are spirits high? “Even in these trying times one has to keep one’s spirits high and be positive. So, ‘the arts’ is the best way to encourage oneself amid the grim scenario. I am reading a book called What is painting by Julian Bell. I listen to a lot of music, sing and read poetry. I am a closet chef and I have been experimenting with my culinary skills. Most of all I am utilising this time to introspect on my life. As Aristotle had said “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”. So, I could say I am getting better acquainted with myself. And as actors, we constantly need to work on our skills and that hasn’t stopped,” she said.