TV actor Parth Samthaan of Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 test COVID19 positive
BREAKING NEWS: TV actor Parth Samthaan of Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 tested COVID19 positive. The actor has returned to the shoot after three and a half months recently and shared a photo on social media. Now that he has tested positive for the deadly virus, the shooting of the Balaji Telefilms' show has been stopped and all members of the production team and artists have been asked to undergo tests. The production house also released a statement regarding the same. Without taking the name of Parth, Balaji Telefilms stated that they are taking all necessary precautions to deal with the situation. Producer Ekta Kapoor wrote, "All necessary precautions being taken, SOPs being followed. Health & safety comes first to us all at Balaji. Take care. Jai Mata Di "
Parth also took to Instagram to inform fans about his infection and shared that he had mild symptoms of coronavirus. He wrote, "Hi everyone , I had mild symtomps and got myself tested.And yes I have been tested Postive for Covid 19 ...hence I would urge and request everyone whose been with me in close promitixy 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"
The shoot was taking place at Killick Nixon. Parth had shared a photo from the sets of Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 a couple of weeks ago. He wrote, "Back to Shoot after 3 month...Back to normalcy"
Earlier, Parth had taken to his Instagram to share that it has been a difficult time for him, dealing with the COVID19 stress and staying at home during the lockdown. He had said, "Yes there were moments of depression and sadness during this lockdown, but that’s what gives us strength to be stronger and push ourselves so that one day when this pandemic is over .. We are Ready !!! To face this world againnnn !!!! #staypostive" He also thanked his loved ones for being by his side.
On a related note, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek also informed that they have been tested COVID19 positive. Taking to Twitter, Junior Bachchan wrote, "Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID 19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you". In the next tweet, he added: "The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them."
On Sunday, Abhishek's wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya have also tested positive for COVID19. However, Jaya Bachchan's reports are negative, along with Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her kids-- Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda.
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