India, March 31 -- Veteran actor Kalpana Iyer has called Dubai home for over two decades, having lived in the city for over 26 years. The actor opens up about managing through the current turbulent times in the Gulf, admitting that the recent global concern about the region feels "surreal," yet she emphasises "resilience."

Kalpana highlights the resilience she has witnessed in Dubai, sharing a heartwarming observation about the local spirit of kindness: "I am touched by people who don't abandon their pets and are looking after them, in such tough times where we saw many leaving them anywhere without thinking twice. Also, essential workers are all heroes in such situations."On how she is coping, the actor known for iconic dance numbers li...