Neil Nitin Mukesh & His Family Members Test Positive For COVID-19, Actor Says 'Need All Your Blessings'

Neil Nitin Mukesh revealed that he and his family members tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking precautionary measures.

Neil Nitin Mukesh with his family members

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took to social media to inform his fans that he and his family members have tested positive for COVID-19. The ‘Saaho’ star shared a post on his Twitter and Instagram handles to request his followers to take the situation seriously. Neil revealed that he and his family members are observing home quarantine and following all the necessary protocols.  

The ‘New York’ actor said that his family members tested positive for Coronavirus despite taking precautionary measures and staying at home. He thanked the fans for their love and support in his post. 

"Inspite of all necessary precautions, including staying home, unfortunately, members of my family and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are all home quarantined, following the essential protocols and taking medication as prescribed by our doctors,” Neil said in a statement.  

"We thank all of you for your love and good wishes. Take care and stay safe," he added.

"Need all your love and blessings. Please do not take the situation out there lightly," the actor captioned his post. Fans have flooded the comments section with their wishes and messages.

On the professional front, Neil was last seen in 'Bypass Road', which released in November 2019. The thriller drama also starred Adah Sharma.

The number of COVID-19 cases has witnessed a spike in the last few weeks. Many leading Bollywood celebs including Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor had tested positive for COVID-19. The Maharashtra government has banned the shoot for all films, TV shows and ads till May 1, 7am to combat the further spread of the virus.

Earlier in the day, Katrina Kaif shared a post on Instagram to inform her fans that she has tested negative for Coronavirus. Her alleged boyfriend Vicky has also tested negative for the virus.

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