Though India is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has been struck by a second wave of novel coronaviruses. The second wave of this virus is wreaking havoc around the world, with the number of cases increasing at an unprecedented pace every day. Although a lockdown is still being contemplated, companies are dealing with a late-night curfew, and the film industry is attempting to shoot as many of their upcoming films as possible in case another suspension is needed. In fact, no one has been unaffected by the outbreak, whether they be Bollywood stars, TV performers, or sports celebrities. Here we're presenting a list of the recent toll of COVID-19 in Bollywood
The actor announced on March 22 that he had tested positive for novel coronavirus. The actor was the showstopper at the Lakme India Fashion Week just hours before the news broke.
R Madhavan, an actor, has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor took to social media to tell his fans that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, while also referencing the film 3 Idiots. Madhavan tested positive for the virus only a day after his 3 Idiots co-star Aamir Khan tested.
Actor Aamir Khan is infected with a novel coronavirus on March 24 and put in residential isolation. Aamir's representative released a statement on his behalf, urging anybody who has been in the actor's proximity in the recent past to get screened.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee also tested positive for COVID-19 in early March and was put in self-quarantine.
Fatima Sana Shaikh, star of the movie 'Dangal,' reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. On her Instagram account, the actress posted a health update with her followers, writing that she has been experiencing typical covid-19 symptoms.
Alia Bhatt also tested positive after her beau Ranbir Kapoor did. Alia revealed that she had contracted the virus on her Instagram account.
Bappi Lahiri, a renowned music composer, has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. Reema Lahiri Bansal, his daughter, confirmed the news.
Recently, Bollywood star to test positive for the coronavirus is actor Govinda. Sunita Ahuja, his wife, informed on Sunday that he has been placed under house arrest and has been experiencing mild symptoms.
The new Bollywood star to contract the virus is Akshay Kumar. The actor announced the news to his followers on his social media pages. Along with Nushratt Bharuccha and Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshay was busy filming his film 'Ram Setu.'
Actress Bhumi Pednekar said she has contracted the coronavirus only a day after Akshay Kumar tested positive. In an Instagram statement. Bhumi even encouraged everyone who had recently been in her vicinity to get screened.
Vicky Kaushal is the recent one in a long line of Bollywood stars to test positive for Covid-19 as the pandemic in India enters its second round. On April 5th morning, Vicky Kaushal announced on Instagram that he had tested positive for Covid-19 and that he is quarantining at home.