New Delhi: VJ-turned actor Purab Kohli took to Instagram to share his family’s battle against the deadly Coronavirus, which has claimed several lives worldwide. The ‘Rock On’ actor penned a long post and revealed that he, his wife, daughter and son were diagnosed with COVID-19, according to their general physician and they were under self-quarantine till Wednesday (April 1).


The actor, who is currently in London, said that his family is ‘out of self imposed quarantine and they are not contagious any longer.’

“Hey guys, we’ve just had a flu and given our symptoms our GP says we were down with Covid 19. Pretty similar to a regular flu with a stronger cough and a feeling of breathlessness. Inaya got it first and very mild. A cough and a cold for two days. Then Lucy got it more in the chest, quite similar to the cough symptom everyone has been talking about. Then me, i got a solid cold for one day which was horrid then it vanished and this irritating cough set in for 3 days. Three of us had only mild 100-101 temperatures and fatigue. Osian got it last with a 104 fever for 3 nights. Also a runny nose and a slight cough. His fever disappeared only on his 5th day," Purab wrote in his post.

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The actor further said that many people in London are getting infected with Coronavirus. "We were constantly in touch with the GP on the phone. Apparently everyone in London is getting it and its rampant here, and a few people we know have gotten it. Just wanted to share it with you if it helps reduce the panic a little to know someone who has had it and is fine. On Wednesday last week we were out of self imposed quarantine and are not contagious any longer. We were doing 4 to 5 steams and salt water gargles a day, ginger haldi honey mixtures to sooth the throat really helped. Also warm water bottles on the chest really helped relax the chest. Hot baths helped the fluie feelings. And of course lots and lots of rest even now after two weeks we can feel our bodies still recovering," he wrote in his post.

"Please stay safe. I hope none of you get it but if you do, know that your body is strong enough to fight it. Seek proper advice from your doctors as intensity of each case is different as was in my household alone. And please stay home and rest the body as much as possible. Lots of love," Purab wrote while asking his fans to stay inside their houses.


Purab Kohli, who started his career with Zee TV’s ‘Hip Hip Hurray’, got hitched to his long-time girlfriend Lucy Payton in Goa on February 15, 2018. The couple is parents to Inaya and Osian.


 PIC: Purab Kohli blessed with a baby boy, names him 'Osian Nur'

On the professional front, Purab was last seen in VOOT’s series "It’s Not That Simple opposite Swara Bhaskar.


Purab is fondly known for his performance in 'Rock On' and 'Rock On 2'. The films also starred Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal.




For the uninitiated, Kanika Kapoor was the first Bollywood celebrity, who got tested positive for COVID-19. The 'Baby Doll' singer was recently discharged from the hospital after she tested negative in her sixth test.

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