Dharmendra: “Now On To A Second Dose of Covid”

The  iconic veteran  actor Dharmendra wants to reassure his  fans that the  Covid  vaccine is   absolutely safe.

“I took my first dose  last month. There were no side effects  at  all. Not even a slight  fever. I am now going to take the second dose. I want everyone to know that the vaccine is  absolutely safe.So get  over your  apprehensions  and take  the  jab the soonest possible,” says Dharamji, worried  by  the  spike in the  Covid numbers.

  “Everyone  thought  the virus  would  recede  this year. But  it is  back worse than  last year. So many of my  beloved  colleagues  and juniors  in  the film industry are  getting it. It is heartbreaking to see work  and humanbeings  suffering. The  vaccination is  the  only  possible  solution. We have  to trust in the  vaccine and in God.”

 The  legendary Dharmendra has  been  locked way  in his farmhouse during the  pandemic .

“I recommend the  vaccination   to all , specially the elders. If we must  stop this  terrible virus social distancing and  the vaccination are  the  only way out. I am  very saddened to see people in Mumbai not  wearing their masks, not following  Covid guidelines. By pretending that  the  pandemic is gone,it won’t go away. We must continue to be  very careful,” says Dharamji.

 During the last one year when he has been  isolated at  his farmhouse Dharamji has not met any member  of his family.

“I miss being with  my loved ones. Lekin akele  rehne  ka bhi apna  maza hai(there is  something  to be said  about being  on your own). I  write  a lot of poetry. I listen to music. I spend my time gardening. It’s been a peaceful time.I’ve enjoyed  the  time I had  to myself,” says  Dharamji .