Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 days after releasing the trailer for his upcoming film. ‘Jawan’.
According to Indian media reports, Bollywood’s King Khan tested positive for the virus on Sunday. No statement has yet been made by the actor or his family.
It was West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee who first tweeted about it. Taking to the micro-blogging site, the politician wrote: “Just found out that our Brand Ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been tested covid positive. Pray for the fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! He returns as soon as possible!”
I just found out that our brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been tested covid positive. He prays for the fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! Come back as soon as possible!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 5, 2022
It is pertinent to mention that the sad news came days after the star revealed the first look and preview of his next movie, ‘Jawan’, his first pan-Indian title in collaboration with Tamilian filmmaker Atlee. The film will hit theaters on June 2 next year, in more than five languages.
In addition, various reports suggest that Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has also contracted the virus, although she has not made any statement on the matter. According to the details, Katrina has already completed her quarantine period so she had to miss the IIFA awards night that took place last weekend.
Meanwhile, actors Kartik Aryan and Aditya Roy Kapur have also been affected by the coronavirus, as confirmed by themselves.
