Showing posts with label Dilip Joshi interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dilip Joshi interview. Show all posts
People should be responsible and have to cooperate, instead of just blaming just the government-Dilip Joshi
8:34 AM
The actor confides that he is shocked by the sudden demise of his friend and actor Amit Mistry
Kavita Awaasthi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 10, 2021)
“When the lockdown ends, we have to be as careful as we are today. People shouldn’t start going out or behaving as if nothing happened,” says Dilip Joshi, talking about the spike in Coronavirus cases across the country. He adds, “People should be responsible and have to cooperate, instead of just blaming just the government. We have to be careful and follow guidelines, or else, this will never end. We have to maintain social distance, wear masks and get vaccinated at the earliest.” He suggests everyone take steam regularly to stay healthy and maintain all protocols, even when the cases reduce and not get lax.
As some TV shoots are on in other states, Joshi’s sitcom isn’t being shot for now and he agrees with the production house’s decision to not shoot. “Work will go on but people’s lives are more important. That’s the priority right now. The other productions who are shooting in different cities must be taking utmost care. I believe in God and his will. Saari hekdi is pandemic ne utaar di hai. All development, technology, money - you name it, sab dhara ka dhara reh gaya. Everyone is at home, nothing else matters right now more than family and your health. We took nature by granted and I hope we have learnt the lesson. We have to understand ki aur dhairya aur saiyam rakho. Nothing is permanent and this too shall pass. Have faith,” he philosophises.
His good friend, actor Amit Mistry, passed away recently and Joshi admits it was shocking. “He was well, didn’t have any issues, so it was shocking. It was unfortunate and I don’t know what really happened. I heard he had a cardiac arrest, which was surprising as he would work out and was fit.”
We have to learn to live with the fear because the virus won’t disappear in a hurry-Dilip Joshi
2:43 PM
Dilip Joshi, 52, says hard to pull off laughs while facing virus risk
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 16, 2020)
Mirror was the first to report (July 13) that after a four-month break, SAB TV’s sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, resumed shooting last week with the kiddy gang Tapu Sena, and producer, Asit Kumarr Modi. Since then Dilip Joshi, who plays the much-loved Jethalal, has also joined the action. “Fear is always there at the back of our mind as we are surrounded by people wearing masks and gloves and sanitiser stands. The whole environment on the set has changed and by the end of the day you are mentally drained. But still, it’s good to be back at work,” admits the 52-yearold actor.
Dilip has been shooting 10 hours a day, from 8 am to 6 pm, since July 11 to get a bank of fresh episodes ready. “Asit Bhai ensures that all the SOPs are strictly followed on the set. He has gone out of the way to make shooting safe for us, including a sanitisation tunnel, doctors on set to monitor temperature and oxygen levels, a UV Ray machine to sanitise jewellery and other equipment. We have to learn to live with the fear because the virus won’t disappear in a hurry,” he avers.
He admits that they have tweaked the script too because earlier there were humorous confrontations between multiple characters, but now, with a limited cast on the set, it has become necessary for a change in the narrative. “We are shooting with a maximum of four actors per episode. We have cut down on the crew too,” he explains, promising that the popular show will have episodes which build on awareness of precautions that are crucial in these trying times.
The veteran actor admits that it is difficult to evoke laughs during an ongoing pandemic. “It’s tough, but we are trying our best. You have to forget everything in front of the camera and let yourself be transported to a different world. We keep improvising on the set,” he shares, saying the love of the audience has got them back on set. “The virus doesn’t know that we are here to make people laugh. If (Amitabh) Bachchan sir can test positive for Coronavirus even after taking so much care, it can happen to anyone. And actors in particular stand the maximum risk of being exposed to the virus while shooting as they can’t wear masks in front of the camera. So, we are exposed to the droplets, but you must have faith in God,” he signs off with the promise of fresh episodes from next week.
I was in Paris on the morning of the terror attack-Dilip Joshi
7:43 AM
Dilip Joshi, TV's Jethalal, who's currently in France, talks about the fateful 13/11 attacks
Neha Maheshwri Bhagat (BOMBAY TIMES; November 18, 2015)
Following the terror strikes
in Paris, we learnt that Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah star Dilip
Joshi, is in France on a week-long Diwali vacation. In fact, he was in
Paris till the morning of the blast. Currently in Cannes, South of
France, he shares his experience: “I am here with my wife and
four other couples. I was in Paris till the morning of November 13, the
unfortunate day when the terror attack took place. I left for Cannes on
that day. I didn't know about the tragedy till I was inundated with
calls and messages, inquiring about my well-being. It was shocking as I
was in the city just 12 hours ago.
My parents were worried for me and are constantly on the phone with me
since then. Even the unit of my show was really worried about me. My
co-actor Gurucharan Singh got in touch with me, asking me about my
well being. I was reminded of the 26/11 episode in Mumbai in 2008, and the
tension that enveloped the country
then. It is saddening. The mood all over France is naturally sombre. Most
of the shops are shut here in Cannes. My prayers are with the people of
Paris. I will be returning to Mumbai in a couple of days.“
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