New Delhi: Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani took to social media to inform his fans that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He shared a long post on his Twitter and Instagram handles and requested the people, who came in contact with him in recent times, to undergo a Coronavirus test. TV heartthrob Zain Imam was shooting with Aftab for a project in Lonavala. The ‘Naamkarann’ fame actor underwent a medical test after the ‘Hungama’ star was diagnosed with COVID-19.


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Zain, while talking to a leading daily, revealed that he cancelled his meetings to ensure the safety of other people. He added that he is taking all precautionary measure after his co-star tested positive for the virus.

The ‘Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan’ actor also informed that he tested negative for COVID-19. He added that he would get an antibody test done in a couple of days. The talented actor said that he informed his parents after he tested negative as he didn’t wish to see them worried.

“Yes, I have tested negative. However, as a precautionary measure, I am still not stepping out because preliminary COVID tests aren’t always precise, because sometimes symptoms take time to develop. So, as a responsible citizen, I am not going out unnecessarily. Although I am absolutely fine, I will get the antibody test done in a few days,” Zain told Times Of India.

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On the professional front, Zain Imam was last seen on the small screen in ‘Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna’ opposite Shrenu Parikh. He will be next seen in the web series ‘Poison 2’, which will beam on ZEE5.



Several TV celebs including 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2' actor Parth Samthaan, Mohena Kumari Singh, Shrenu Parikh, Rajesh Kumar had tested positive for COVID-19. They have now successfully recovered from the virus.

Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri also tested positive for novel Coronavirus. She is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai.

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