MUMBAI: Balika Vadhu's Surekha Sikri and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Ghanashyam Nayak aka Nattu Kaka, the two seasoned actors have expressed their happiness over Bombay High court's decision of permitting 65-plus actors to resume shooting. Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed the rule issued by Maharashtra government that banned senior actors above that age limit from shooting, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

While talking to ETimes TV exclusively, Surekha Sikri shared,"It is a very positive move and I am very happy about it. I am looking forward to working in TV shows and films."

Ghanashyam Nayak aka Nattu Kaka also shared his happiness, he said, "I am very happy it is like a new birth for me I feel. Now, we will have to wait and see what new guidelines the Maharashtra government will come up with. But yes, I am happy that now at least I can resume shooting. if not immediately, at least in a month or two months time."

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When asked if he has got any call from producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Asit Kumarr Modi, the senior actor said, "No, I haven't got any call from them, but I am hopeful. And whenever I am called for the shoot, I will go happily for it. I will take all the necessary precautions and I am ready to work. I wish to work till my last breath. I want to act till the time I am alive and work in the industry. My wish is to die wearing makeup, this is my last wish."

The actor also opened up about his financial stability during the lockdown, "Luckily, I did not face any kind of financial issues during the lockdown as my salary for the time I had worked on the show kept coming in. I got all my cheques regularly and on time. So, I did not have to go through any financial struggle. I also know that our producer Asit Modi ji is such that even if I have any financial crunch and I will ask for help, he will always be there. He is a very cooperative and good person. I can say that none of the actors of Taarak Mehta... had to face any problem."

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