After Akshay Kumar's Covid diagnosis, 45 junior artistes of Ram Setu team test positive

Updated : April 05, 2021 10:54:18 IST

About 45 junior artistes working on Akshay Kumar-starrer Ram Setu have tested positive for COVID-19. According to a report by ETimes, a crew of 100 people was supposed to join the set of the film on April 5 in Mumbai’s Madh Island. However, Akshay Kumar and film’s producer Vikram Malhotra decided to make it mandatory for everyone to get tested. Reports of 45 out of 100 junior artistes who took the Covid-19 test came out positive.

Akshay Kumar on Sunday said he tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was under home quarantine. The 53-year-old actor took to Twitter to share his diagnosis and said he was following all the necessary protocols.

“I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols I have immediately isolated myself. I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care,” he wrote.

The star, who was shooting for “Ram Setu” in Mumbai, urged all those who came in contact with him to get themselves tested. “I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me get themselves tested and take care. Back in action soon!” he said.

Kumar is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive for COVID-19 after Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Narayan, Rupali Ganguly, Kartik Aaryan and Aamir Khan among others. On Saturday, Maharashtra reported 49,447 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest rise in a day so far, taking the tally to 29,53,523.

On the work front, Akshay Kumar is awaiting the release of Rohit Shetty’s “Sooryavanshi”. He also has Aanand L Rai’s “Atrangi Re”, Farhad Samji-directed “Bachchan Pandey”, Ranjit Tiwari’s “Bell Bottom” and Yash Raj Films project “Prithviraj” in the pipeline.

Published : April 05, 2021 10:45 AM IST

After Akshay Kumar's Covid diagnosis, 45 junior artistes of Ram Setu team test positive

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