Veteran actor-director Satish Kaushik has tested positive for COVId-19. He took to social media to inform the he has been diagnosed with the virus. The ‘Mr. India’ actor requested the people, who came in contact with him, to undergo a Coronavirus test. The 64-year-old actor, who is currently under home quarantine, provided an update about his health on Twitter.


“Attention please!! I have been tested Covid 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 & blessings will help. Thanks,” Satish Kaushik wrote on the micro-blogging site.


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Popular TV actor Hiten Tejwani responded to Kaushik’s tweet and wished him a speedy recovery. He tweeted, “Take care Satishji and get well soon. Wishing u a speedy recovery.”



"Dearest @satishkaushik2 !! Please take care. I am sure in this quarantine period a great script will emerge. This pause in your hectic life as an actor/producer/director will rejuvenate you. Love and prayers always," Anupam Kher tweeted.



Satish Kaushik Upcoming Projects


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’.


We hope Kaushik gets well soon.