Akshay Kumar Hospitalised After Testing Positive For Covid , Movie 'Ram Setu' Stalled As 45 Crew Members Infected With Virus

Actor Akshay Kumar has been hospitalized, hours after testing positive for Covid 19. Akshay's upcoming Movie 'Ram Setu' shooting has also been stalled as 45 people test Covid-19 positive.

Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been hospitalised after testing positive for Coronavirus. The actor took to Twitter and informed that he was hospitalised on Sunday evening and is currently stable. Akshay Kumar has said that he got admitted to the hospital as a precautionary measure and hopes to return home soon.

Akshay Kumar is admitted to Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai and is under observation.

On Sunday, Akshay had written, “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'm under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action very soon.”

Akshay was one of the first big Bollywood stars to resume work after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted. He began shooting for the espionage thriller Bellbottom in Scotland in August last year and even worked double shifts to finish the film within a 45-day schedule.

Over the last few days, Akshay was shooting for Ram Setu, co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha. 

Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) President B.C. N. spoke to ABP News and confirmed the update. Tiwari further said that the shooting of 'Ram Setu' has been stopped for the time being after Akshay Kumar tested Covid positive along with 45 other people associated with the shooting. Around 100 crew members were supposed to join the production, which was underway at Mumbai's Madh Island, on Monday. Nearly half of them have now tested positive for Covid-19