A PANDEMIC THAT CHANGED LIVES IN A COMMUNITY
This is a story of a disaster called COVID 19, a pandemic that
caused lockdown in the world, and a community turned it to an opportunity to
unearth new talents and change the lockdown to a most productive holiday. Check
this out.
It all started with a virus that blew lives out of gear. Videos and
pictures of the virus attacking Chinese were the first to come on air. Incurable
disease COVID 19 killed many in the world and the bodies were dumped in masses.
Sudden lockdown due to pandemic brought life to
a halt around the world . All movement stopped. Everyone stayed inside their
homes to safeguard their dear ones. Roads looked empty and deserted. This was a
shock unexplained to many. Children were partly happy that they need not go to
school or is there any homework tension, partly unhappy that they could not play
outside or meet their friends. They were in a dilemma, why the parents are
always there at home. Our gated community with 1000 residents is no exception. Ours
is a gated community where people from all parts of the country live. We were
asked to stay indoors, Groceries and vegetables were brought inside the
community to purchase. Residents were so upset that morning walks, visiting
neighbours were stopped. It was a nightmare.
This being the situation, over a period of time,
people started getting panic if they will lose their jobs. Some of them went
into depression and anxiety. Person like me who keeps myself active, could not
take it anymore. Conceived an idea of a mock TV show with some news reading,
advertisements and concert. Quickly had a zoom meeting with few active
residents. We agreed to come together and take up the challenge. We planned to
engage the community initially with an e concert that can keep everyone busy
forgetting their own workload and stress of being house arrested. All that the
residents had to do was to sing a song of their choice and send the video. Both
senior citizens and youngsters participated with all enthusiasm. Vocal music and instrumental music were
encouraged. Their singing were never judged. These videos are edited and
collaged in the form of a single video for 30 minutes to begin with. Later made
to a complete TV show adding some flavour like news reading , anchoring and advertisement.
It worked pretty well since the
entertainment industry closed for any new project.
It's a mock TV show but seriously challenging
episodes in the times of lockdown. no production cost no running around for
selecting location at the cost of producer, no casting couch, no search of
theatres to release. Used bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms and balconies to do
the magic. We had Larger audiences for this show as we hosted it in our
community YOUTUBE and made it open for public viewing. Reach was unlimited. Community
testimonials are proof of how we managed the show until lockdown 1.0 was
announced.
IF THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY. Finally, pandemic taught us how to survive even in
most difficult times. Life looked normal by interacting with each other in the
name of this concert. Produced 12 episodes running on weekends for two months.
This one hour episodes showcased new talents, gave a few the confidence to come
open and this was highly appreciated. Our show was a stress buster to the comm
unity. Last two episodes have testimonies also. Every episode is better than
the previous.
Sharing links of the 12 episodes called LD PRIME
LIVE-an e concert and few news coverages with regard to that.
Take a
look!
Episodes (Click to watch)
Covered in the media:
Sakshi News TV
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