As the fear of COVID-19 grips the world, Bollywood too hasn’t been able to stay unscathed from the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Here are the number of celebrities who got tested positive for Coronavirus
Parth Samthaan
Kasauti Zindagi Kay actor Parth Samthaan got tested positive for COVID-19 last weekend. While other actors have been tested negative, the shooting has been stalled and the actor has been self-quarantined at home. The actor wrote on his instgram
I had mild symptoms and got myself tested. And yes I have been tested Positive for Covid 19…hence I would urge and request everyone who’s been with me in close proximity over the last few days please go and get yourself tested. The Bmc has regularly been in touch and with the doctors guidance I am in self quarantine and I am grateful to them for all their support. Please be safe and take care.
Shrenu Parikh
Ishqbaaz actress Shrenu Parikh has been tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in a hospital in her hometown in Vadodara, She took to her instagram to thank the healthcare workers and informed her fans that she is recovering.
Anupam Kher
Actor Anupam Kher’s family which includes his mother, brother Raju Kher, Raju’s wife and daughter has been tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the actor himself confirms that he has been tested negative.
Wajid Khan
As per reports, late music composer Wajid Khan was receiving treatment for Coronavirus. Although, his cause of death still remains a cardiac arrest.
Bachchan Family
Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aaradhya Bachchan were tested positive for COVID-19. Amitabh and Abhishek have been admitted to Nanavati hospital and are undergoing treatment. In his blog, Sr. Bachchan has expressed gratitude to everyone who is praying for his speedy recovery.
Additi Gupta
Best known for her role in shows such as Kis Deskh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, has been tested positive for COVID-19 very recenrly. The actress has been self-quarantined at home.
Mohena Kumari
Mohena Kumari, best known for her roles in Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai had been tested positive for COVID on June 2, 2020. She announced on July 1 that she has successfully fought the virus and has been tested negative.
Purab Kohli
Hip Hip Hurray star Purab Kohli had been tested COVID-19 positive. Not only him, also his wife Lucy and his kids Inaya and Osian had also contracted the virus in London. After receiving treatment, he let his fans know that he had recovered fully.
Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor has been the first case of a celebrity contracting the virus. She confirmed the news on March 20. Kanika Kapoor had attended a party and soon after reaching Mumbai she was tested positive.
Kiran Kumar
Veteran film and TV actor Kiran Kumar was tested positive for COVID-19 on May 19, 2020. Although the actor did not have any fever or cough, he was self-quarantined at home. He was later tested negative in early June. Kiran Kumar was last seen in the TV show Prithvi Vallabh.
