On January 1, actor Mrunal Thakur revealed that she tested positive for Coronavirus. She had been busy promoting her film, Jersey, during the last week of December and believes she may have contracted it during that time.

“I had mild symptoms, but it’s physically draining,” she says of her quarantine ordeal, adding, “But what’s more draining is isolation. Our lives are so hectic, and suddenly getting 14 days of rest was something I wasn’t able to digest. I can’t wait to get back to work.” 

Thakur shares that she received backlash for testing positive after attending a party, a rumour she slams. However, she believes that the spike in cases happened when people stepped out during Christmas and New Year.

When asked if she’s prepared for another lockdown, Thakur shares, “I’m mentally prepared for a lockdown. Health comes first. It’s said that jaan hai toh jahaan hai.”

The 29-year-old actor was looking forward to the release of Jersey, but the announcement that it would be delayed came two days before it was scheduled to hit theatres. Talking about it, she says, “Waiting always gets tough. It took two years for Love Sonia (2018) to be released. So, let this film take another six to seven months. It deserves to be celebrated in the theatres.”