Actor Divyanka Tripathi, who is currently shooting in Cape Town for the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, says that it was tough leaving her husband, actor Vivek Dahiya, at home.
“This is the first time after our marriage in 2016 that Vivek and I would be by ourselves for an extended period of time. We have gotten emotional many times. Last week, we had been preparing ourselves for the day when I would leave for Cape Town. Leaving him and going makes me very sad,” she said.
The actor also added that the family members of all contestants were reluctant in letting them travel overseas amidst the pandemic. “During these uncertain times, it’s understandably tough for family members to let us go. In all honesty, I think they are the biggest Khatron Ke Khiladi,” Divyanka said.
However, a part of her was overjoyed at being given a chance to engage with something adventurous again.
“I am excited that I am going to do something that was long due. Before coming to Mumbai, I used to get a lot of chances to participate in adventurous activities. I used to participate in a lot of adventure camps when I was a kid. I used to be away from home for 10-day or 50 day-camps, so I was in the habit of staying alone. And in the 15 years since I came to Mumbai, I have never had a chance to travel and be by myself so I have not touched that aspect of my personality in a long while. But I have to say that the next few weeks would be somewhat bittersweet as I have to stay away from Vivek to make use of an eagerly awaited opportunity,” she added.
On the deadly second wave of COVID-19, Divyanka expressed, “It is a tough time for the industry, but it is not just limited to our industry. Across professions, just about everyone is going through a tough time. But it is a bit easy for us actors, since we are no strangers to this lifestyle. When we are working, our schedules are erratic, we work rigorously and for extended hours. But when we don’t have work, like, between shows we work on ourselves at home.”
“These times are a reminder that more than work, life is important. I would urge everyone to follow social distancing norms and to stay safe. During this time, mental health is important, and it is important to stay in touch with your loved ones at all times. Those of us who are lucky to not be affected by the pandemic, we should try to be healthy mentally and keep indulging in activities at home to keep ourselves engaged,” she signed off.
