From bonding with family to focusing on self: TV stars use time off amid lockdown

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With shoots and promotional events coming to a grinding halt amid the coronavirus outbreak, TV stars Gauahar Khan, Arjun Bijlani, Arti Singh, and Vivian Dsena are using the self-quarantine period to do something productive, without forgetting that the lockdown isn't a holiday.

The country is currently witnessing a 21-day lockdown, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Gauahar said she is grateful she is able to spend more time at home amid the lockdown, but she is aware that many people in the country aren't as privileged.

"I would travel so much for shoots and events that I'd be out of town for at least 15-20 days in a month. But the lockdown led to a halt in all shoots. Although I'm grateful that I can afford to stay home comfortably, my heart goes out to all the daily wage artistes as this must be a difficult time for them," Gauahar told PTI.

The former "Bigg Boss 7" winner said her current routine involves keeping herself occupied by watching "a lot of thriller shows and documentaries".

"I also carry out my regular workout, and I do my namaaz (prayers). I've also been doing a lot of decluttering and cleaning around my house," she added.

Arjun, known for shows like "Left Right Left", "Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi" and "Naagin" among others, was supposed to promote his latest web series "State of Siege", which took a hit because of the lockdown.

With his overseas events also called off, the actor now has ample of time on his hands, which he is ensuring, he spends with his family.

"I spend my free time playing board games with my son Ayaan and wife Neha. I'm also trying my hand at cooking different cuisines and I'm making everyone at home try my preparations," the actor said.

Arjun said for an "on the roll type of person", who would come back home only after pack-up, social distancing is a big change.

"I miss shooting. But I hope the quarantine period gets over and India becomes corona free soon."