Karan Patel To Undergo COVID test,After Co-Star Parth Samthaan Tests Positive

Kasautii Zindagii Kay actor Parth Samthaan has tested positive for coronavirus. Samthaan took to Instagram to share the news. The actor revealed that he has mild symptoms and is under home quarantine. Parth Samthaan had resumed shoot for Kasautii Zindagii Kay on June 27. After the actor tested positive, the cast and crew of the show have been asked to go into quarantine. A few hours later, his Kasautii Zindagii Kay co-star Karan Patel shared that he would take the swab test as a precautionary measure.

Parth Samthaan:

Samthaan wrote, “Hi everyone, I had mild symptoms and got myself tested. And yes I have been tested Positive for Covid 19 …henice I would urge and request everyone whose been with me in close proximity over the last few days please go and get yourself tested. The Bmc has regularly been in touch and with the doctors guidance I am in self quarantine and I am grateful to them for all their support. Please be safe and take care😇.”

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Karan Patel:

A few hours later, his Kasautii Zindagii Kay co-star Karan Patel shared that he would take the swab test as a precautionary measure.

Karan Patel recently joined Kasautii Zindagii Kay replacing Karan Singh Grover as Mr Rishabh Bajaj. On the first day of shoot, he had shot with Parth Samthaan but did not come in close contact with him. As a precautionary measure, the actor, however, has decided to get tested for coronavirus.

A statement shared by Karan Patel’s team said while the actor has not been on set recently, he wants to take the swab test for the safety of people around him. The spokesperson also shared that Patel is fine and asked his fans to not panic.

Kasautii Zindagii Kay:

Following Parth Samthaan’s coronavirus diagnosis, the shoot of Kasautii Zindagii Kay has been put on hold for three days, following the guidelines. While all team members have been asked to go into quarantine, the ones who have been in close contact with the actor will also have to undergo the test.

As soon as Samthaan shared the post, his friends showered him with positivity and wishes. Hina Khan, who played Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, wrote, “You will be fine my friend..Godspeed! I am just a few buildings away🤗”. Aparna Dixit, Scarlett Rose and Ariah Agarwal also shared get well soon messages on the post.

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Parth Samthaan was the first actor to resume shoot on Kasautii Zindagii Kay. On June 27, he had posted pictures from the sets and shared that he is excited to be back on the sets.

Balaji Telefilms:

The makers of Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Balaji Telefilms also released a statement on social media. It read “We would like to inform various stakeholders that one of our talent from the show Kasautii Zindagii Kay has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now receiving medical attention. Our first priority is to help protect our talent, production crew and employees. We are taking all precautions detailed in the guideline. We were and will continue following all medical protocols set by the authorities and have implemented guidelines concerning social interactions, hygiene, trave, and visits to the sets.”

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Ekta Kapoor retweeted the post and added that they have been taking all necessary precautions and following the SOPs provided. “Health and safety comes first to us all at Balaji. Take care. Take care. Jai Mata Di. 🙏🏻,” she wrote.

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