In a shocking turn of event, popular TV actor and former cricketer Salil Ankola has tested positive for Covid-19, sadly just a day ahead of his birthday. Salil took to social media to post a picture of himself from the hospital bed, with many of his industry friends and his followers writing ‘get well soon’ messages.
Sharing the ordeal on social media, Salil wrote: "Bringing in my birthday tomorrow with COVID19 catching up with me. Unforgettable birthday. It’s scary to go through this but will be needing all your blessings to come through with this. Will be back soon full throttle."
Salil has also revealed that he faced congestion in his chest and struggled with breathlessness. In an interview with Times of India Ankola said that he is feeling a little better now but very shaken up.
"It all began when I was about to fly out to Jaipur and hence underwent a COVID test. I was shocked that the test came out positive," he revealed.
“My oxygen level had dropped to 80 and I was rushed to AllCure- Super Speciality Hospital (Jogeshwari). I was breathless when I was wheeled in. Immediately, I was put on a ventilator. I was admitted on February 28 at 5 am. I developed cough and fever and now they say I have COVID-induced pneumonia. It has been a scary time," Salil told Times of India. He added that he hopes "to be out of this in seven days".
Salil Ankola made his Bollywood debut with the Sanjay Dutt-Mahima Choudhury starrer Bollywood film, Kurukshetra, in 2000. His TV stint includes popular serials like Kora Kaagaz, Rishtey, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Pyaar Ka Bandhan and Karamphal Daataa Shani.
We wish a speedy recovery to the actor!