Veteran actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik had recently informed his fans and followers on social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating himself at home.
"Attention, please! I have been tested COVID-19 positive. I would request everyone to get tested, who came in contact with me in the last few days. I am home quarantined. Your love, best wishes and blessings will help. Thanks," he posted on social media.
And now the latest update is that the senior actor has been admitted to hospital following a discomfort at home.
According to a report in ETimes, Kaushik was in a bit of discomfort and his doctors advised him to get admitted to a hospital. He was rushed to the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital and has been receiving treatment since. It is assumed that he will remain in the hospital until he tests negative and regains full fitness.
Satish Kaushik’s spokesperson confirmed the same to the website over a text that reads:"Yes, Satish ji is currently admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He is recovering well. He was planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19; however, when he got tested after experiencing some weakness, he found that he was positive. He quarantined himself at home for two days but decided to get admitted to the hospital for proper medical care. He is grateful to his family, friends and well-wishers who are praying for his speedy recovery.”
On the professional front, Kaushik was last seen in ‘Kaagaz’. The film co-starring Pankaj Tripathi and Monal Gajjar premiered on ZEE5 on January 7, 2021.
The ‘Khaali Peeli’ star recently shot for ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ along with Paresh Rawal in Delhi. Paresh Rawal will complete late Rishi Kapoor’s portions in the film, which is slated to release on September 4, 2021.
Bollywood Celebs Who Recently Tested COVID-19 Positive
Several tinsel town celebs including Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Manoj Bajpayee have tested positive for the virus. Last week, Siddhant shared a post on his Instagram story to inform the fans that he was diagnosed with Coronavirus.
Earlier in the day, Tara Sutaria posted a note on her Insta story to provide a health update. She revealed that she tested negative for COVID-19. The ‘SOTY 2’ actress thanked her fans for their love and concern and asked them to ‘stay safe’.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Satish Kaushik.