Anupriya Goenka: The new normal is daunting for the support staff on sets

Actress Anupriya Goenka

, recalled for playing a pivotal role in Prakash Jha’s Aashram on MX Player, and as the Rajput queen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat opposite Shahid Kapoor, has resumed shoots in the new normal. As you read this, the actress, acknowledged for her sense of fashion and choice of roles in films and shows, will be shooting for an untitled project.

“I started work around August-September with shows and films that were already underway. There were pending portions to be completed. I wrapped up those and I’ve now started working on fresh assignments. From what I have experienced, the new normal is great in many ways. People have learnt how to observe basic and essential hygiene everywhere. Basic rules like not jumping queues and minding one’s own work are being observed stringently. Yes, I think the new normal is daunting for the support staff on the sets. Make-up artists and hairdressers are finding it damn tough to function in those PPE kits. But we have to adapt to the new ways of life. There is no point complaining. If we don’t act precautiously, we won’t have a chance to rebuild things tomorrow. I think fear has ensured that people help one another, be careful because right now, caring for another is caring for yourself.”