'Taarak Mehta' Actor Mandar Chandwadkar Provides Health Update After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Co-Stars Wish Him Speedy Recovery

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Bhide aka Mandar Chandwadkar shared a health update after testing positive for Coronavirus.

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TV actor Mandar Chandwadkar, who is seen playing the role of Bhide in Sony SAB’s ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, shared a video to inform his fans that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor requested his followers to maintain social distancing to keep the virus at bay. He also urged everyone to wear a face mask as a precautionary measure against Coronavirus.

Mandar Chandwadkar's Instagram Post

The talented actor said that he is following the BMC guidelines after testing positive for COVID-19. He provided a health update and revealed that he is asymptomatic. Small screen’s Bhide went into self-isolation after he was diagnosed with the virus.

He promised to entertain the viewers soon with his rib-tickling comedy in ‘Taarak Mehta’. Mandar wrote, “Guys do take care of yourself plz plz wear mask n maintain social distance.. i am asymptomatic and shall resume work very soon.. till then take care n be safe.”

‘TMKOC’ Co-Stars Pray For Mandar’s Recovery

Ambika Ranjankar and Sunaya Fauzdar dropped comments on Mandar’s post and sent their get well soon messages to him. Ambika, who is seen as Hasmukhi, wrote, “Get well soon, more power.”

Sunaya aka new Anjali commented, “Hey well soon...god bless.”

It remains to be seen if the makers of ‘Taarak Mehta’ will introduce a new track in Mandar’s absence or not. Mayur Vakani aka Sundarlal had also contracted the virus. He plays the role of Disha Vakani’s on-screen brother in the popular sitcom.

TV Celebs Who Recently Tested Positive For COVID

Many small screen celebs including Aishwarya Sharma, Neil Bhatt, Manit Joura and Ariah Agarwal have been diagnosed with the virus.

‘Bigg Boss 14’ finalist Nikki Tamboli has also tested positive for Coronavirus. She shared a post on social media to inform the fans about the same. The Marathi Mulgi also requested the people, who came in contact with her, to undergo a COVID-19 test.

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