Before the second wave of the pandemic hit the world, Mouni Roy flew to the UAE. The actor, who had spent a few months in Dubai last year as well, says her stay in the city proved to be a much-needed break. “The Coronavirus cases were pretty much nil and the restrictions were minimum. So, it was great to be able to go outdoors,” she shares.

Roy came back to India after the second lockdown was lifted. Happy to resume work, she believes the pandemic helped her appreciate her craft even more. She says, “I love acting and find it difficult to stay away from the camera. During the pandemic, not being able to do a thing that I have grown to love so much over the years, was tough. I tried to keep myself busy with other things.”

The shoot of Brahmastra, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, began in February 2018. The project which has suffered several delays received a further setback due to the pandemic. But Roy remains unfazed as she says, “It’s a humongous project. It takes time to create something of that magnitude. I am sure the wait will be worth it for everyone.”

What has helped the Made In China (2019) actor be stable through the past one year is spirituality. While in Dubai, she took virtual Bhagawad Gita classes. “I always had a fascination for it. But I never quite managed to get the time to read it. The pandemic was the perfect opportunity as I had free time,” she adds.