Soni Razdan wants vaccine for actors

Presently, only those above the age of 60 and those between 45 and 59 years with comorbidities are eligible for a jab.

Amid the spike in Coronavirus cases, Soni Razdan has demanded vaccination for all actors. Presently, only those above the age of 60 and those between 45 and 59 years with comorbidities are eligible for a jab. The veteran actor shared her point of view on Twitter, “So many actors are getting COVID-19, and are at huge risk when working. I mean we actually can’t wear masks, but no one seems to think they need to be able to take the vaccine yet.”

FOR GOD’S SAKE, OPEN VACCINATION FOR ALL. WHOEVER WANTS IT SHOULD GET IT! WHO IS THE GOVERNMENT TO PRIROTISE WHICH PROFESSIONS ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN OTHERS? THESE ARE INDIAN LIVES WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.

— SUHEL SETH (@Suhelseth) March 17, 2021

Replying to Suhel Seth's tweet on allowing everyone to get vaccines, Soni wrote, "So many actors get COVID and are at huge risk when working. I mean we actually can’t wear masks. But no one seems to think they need to be able to take the vaccine yet. [sic]"

Oh and every actor isn’t a huge superstar .. so those who are whining on about that can keep shut. Stop watching content na then. It is made with great risk to the concerned actors lives. Being at the top of ones profession can’t be a disqualification for a vaccine. Jeez. https://t.co/sjaCwadfu6

— Soni Razdan (@Soni_Razdan) March 18, 2021

Her post did not go down well with a section of netizens. A detractor commented, “It’s not a crucial profession to be carried out on a daily basis.” Razdan hit back, “It’s a profession nonetheless. People need to work, right? Others can do so wearing protection, but actors are the only people who cannot.”  Will the authorities pay heed to Razdan’s request?

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