In a recent interview, actress Sayani Gupta spoke on how the ongoing lockdown has caused Mumbai city to slow down for the first time. Getting candid about the city that never sleeps, Gupta said, “The city never shuts down. Even after the terror attacks, the local trains never stopped. But now, it has come to a standstill. It's like somebody has pressed the pause button on a remote. It's Mother Earth's way of telling us to take it easy else we shall be in a deeper crisis.”
Calling current times “tough” for families, Gupta said, “A lot of families are breaking up and divorce rates are shooting up. People are not used to spending so much time with each other. It must be excruciating for a family of eight to twelve members living in tiny rooms.”
“Human beings needed to slow down. We had been living a life full of hustle,” she said. When asked how she was coping with the lockdown, she said she has always loved staying home and is currently spending time on herself. “I'm utilising this time to introspect about life. It's a great time to work out, eat healthy, learn some new recipes, engage in a dance routine and hone my painting skills. I hope I continue to enjoy this me-time.”
