Mumbai: The state government’s decision to relax the lockdown in districts where COVID-19 is under control has brought relief to several sections of the urban and rural population.
Certain sections of the population were facing the question of existence. Folk artists of Tamasha, Lavani and Powada, who were on the verge of starvation, may finally resume their livelihood.
Senior Marathi artist Vijay Patkar, who has actively campaigned for the resumption of folk performances in smaller towns and villages, is happy with the relaxation of the rules. “Never mind that occupancy is limited to 50 percent, at least a start has been made in areas where the pandemic is easing. Tried during.” Urban actors got options through online platforms, but technicians and ethnic artists, who specialize in one stream, had zero income.
Meanwhile, Mumbaikars were happy that the entertainment had resumed. Juhu Beach, which had been completely barren for the past few weeks, came alive once again as children made noise, youth took selfies and chat counters resumed business. Late shows resumed in cinemas with the lifting of the night curfew.
Swimming pools reopened despite half capacity. As the figurative opening whistle was tweeted, a stream of members arrived to take a dip in Khar GymkhanaWednesday morning swimming pool.
Datta Rane, caretaker, said, “Right now ten or 12 kids are splashing around here. Our pool may have been closed for months, but the sanitation and maintenance were never disrupted. We were ready to open immediately after the state’s permission,” Acting Datta Rane said.
Jainil Desai, Manager country club In Andheri‘s Veera Desai RoadSaid, “It may take 15-20 days for our pools to be cleaned and ready to open, but we are glad a start has been made. We expect at least 50% of our patrons to return. ”
Asad Lalji who manages Opera House echoed his views. “Our venue is often rented out by outsiders, but we also do performances,” he said. “When we estimate that 50% of the seats will be occupied, we hope to resume organizing our own shows and events.”
Certain sections of the population were facing the question of existence. Folk artists of Tamasha, Lavani and Powada, who were on the verge of starvation, may finally resume their livelihood.
Senior Marathi artist Vijay Patkar, who has actively campaigned for the resumption of folk performances in smaller towns and villages, is happy with the relaxation of the rules. “Never mind that occupancy is limited to 50 percent, at least a start has been made in areas where the pandemic is easing. Tried during.” Urban actors got options through online platforms, but technicians and ethnic artists, who specialize in one stream, had zero income.
Meanwhile, Mumbaikars were happy that the entertainment had resumed. Juhu Beach, which had been completely barren for the past few weeks, came alive once again as children made noise, youth took selfies and chat counters resumed business. Late shows resumed in cinemas with the lifting of the night curfew.
Swimming pools reopened despite half capacity. As the figurative opening whistle was tweeted, a stream of members arrived to take a dip in Khar GymkhanaWednesday morning swimming pool.
Datta Rane, caretaker, said, “Right now ten or 12 kids are splashing around here. Our pool may have been closed for months, but the sanitation and maintenance were never disrupted. We were ready to open immediately after the state’s permission,” Acting Datta Rane said.
Jainil Desai, Manager country club In Andheri‘s Veera Desai RoadSaid, “It may take 15-20 days for our pools to be cleaned and ready to open, but we are glad a start has been made. We expect at least 50% of our patrons to return. ”
Asad Lalji who manages Opera House echoed his views. “Our venue is often rented out by outsiders, but we also do performances,” he said. “When we estimate that 50% of the seats will be occupied, we hope to resume organizing our own shows and events.”
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