From the raging insider-outsider debate for the last few months to the recent drug nexus probe, Bollywood is going through a phase of constant scrutiny like never before. However, actor Nimrat Kaur doesn’t want to read too much into it, at least not just yet.

“I think yes times are turbulent. But it is definitely not the time to judge any profession, not time to judge any human being. Everything has to be taken a look at with a proper perspective and the truth intact, not just idle gossiping or whataboutery,” she shares.

Outlining that patience is the key, she wishes for people to desist from jumping the gun, till the investigation is complete. “I think opinions should be formed once there’s evidence. So automatically when the truth comes out, and when there is substantial evidence to what really is going on and what’s not, then we can figure out how we are going to form our opinions,” she says.

Staying optimistic is the mantra for Kaur, 38, who adds, “I feel genuinely this is a phase and these are just dark clouds above the film industry. It shall pass.” And true to her beliefs, she hopes for people to be more compassionate and kind at times of such adversities.

“I don’t think any of us has seen such a difficult time in life, there is a lot of struggle and a dearth of positivity and inspiration around us. We are all going through a very difficult time right now, as a culture and as humanity on the whole. We are all dealing with it on a regular basis — loss of life and livelihood,” she concludes.