Exclusive: "I have forgotten to have a conversation", says Prasad Jawade on staying alone in the lockdown

Marathi TV actor Prasad Jawade, who shot to fame with the TV show 'Ek Mahanayak- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar', is staying alone during the lockdown. In an exclusive chat with Etimes TV, 'Maharashtracha Superstar' actor Prasad shared how he is dealing with the situation. (PC -Instagram) Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

Talking about staying alone amid the lockdown, Prasad said, "The problem is is we are not even talking to anyone. I have forgotten to have a conversation now. Yesterday I was having a LIVE conversation with someone and, I realized how much I have talked. Usually, we go out and talk to others. There is no one at home and we can't have people over the phone 24/7. So, I speak with my friends over video calls in the evening." (PC -Instagram)

He said, "I am just managing myself amid the lockdown; youtube has become a saviour for me. I can’t call my mom and sister again and again and ask for recipes. Sometimes Upma becomes Susie and Susie becomes burger (laughs). The second thing is, I am having a body ache due to excessive household work. So, I cook in the kitchen, eat there, quickly wash my plates and just wrap up everything immediately. I don't have the energy to serve the dish properly on a plate." (PC -Instagram)

Prasad is staying alone because his family has stuck in Nagpur due to the lockdown. He said, "Actually, it is a tough time but I am enjoying it at the same time. My family stays in Pune. For some reason, my parents went to Nagpur and they have stuck there and I came to Pune to meet them from Mumbai and none is at home". (PC -Instagram)

When asked about how the actor feels lonely, He said, " In the morning, when the person, who works as cleaning staff, rings the doorbell and I open the door, I realise I am alone. I feel lonely just for half an hour. After having tea and all I do feel normal (laughs). I literally wanted to share these things with someone and I am glad that I am talking to someone now and sharing my thoughts." (PC -Instagram)

The actor doesn't like eating alone. Talking about the same he said, "I almost do everything while staying with Mom and Dad. But now I am having only 1 meal every day because I don't like to cook again and again. I have a very healthy and heavy breakfast so that I don't feel hungry till afternoon. After watching web series, films, around 5 to 6 pm, I start the preparation and cook. It goes on until 8 pm. I have one bad habit too. I hate eating alone. So, I chat over a video call with my friends and have dinner with them." (PC -Instagram)

He said, "To be very honest, I am having the opposite thing. If I go out for at least half an hour to buy something, I plan to return immediately because there is the same condition outside. None is outside (Laughs). Yes, I have a phobia but honestly, I really feel safe at home now. I am not at all bored. I am not even eager to finish the lockdown. I just want a solution to combat the virus." (PC -Instagram) Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

He said, "The thing is I am not ready to go out now because of the situation in critical these days. I am not ready to go out. I do have more OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) but until and unless the situation is under control I am not ready to go out.." (PC -Instagram) Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar