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Mumbai: Veteran film and TV actor Kiran Kumar has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently under home quarantine.
The 74-year-old actor said he is asymptomatic and is doing "absolutely fine."
"I am asymptomatic. On May 14, I went to the hospital for a medical check-up, where the COVID-19 test was mandatory. So I got myself tested and the result was positive.
"But I had no symptoms then, nor do I have any now. There's no fever, no cough, I'm fine and have self quarantined at home," Kumar told PTI.
The actor, who had featured in films like "Dhadkan", "Mujhse Dosti Karoge", among others, said it has been ten days since the test happened and he still hasn't developed any symptoms
"My family lives on the second floor of the building and I'm currently on the third floor. On May 26 or May 27, I am going to get my second test done. At the moment I'm absolutely fine," he added.
Reportedly, Baby Doll fame singer Kanika Kapoor was the first Bollywood celebrity in the country to test positive for novel coronavirus.
Producer Karim Morani and his daughters Zoa Morani and Shaza Morani were also infected by the deadly virus.
Earlier, VJ-turned-actor Purab Kohli, who is currently in London, had also shared that he and his family observed symptoms of COVID-19 and that they might be infected with coronavirus.
Purab had taken took to Instagram to share the health update with his fans and followers.
"Hey guys, we've just had a flu and given our symptoms our GP says we were down with Covid 19. Pretty similar to a regular flu with a stronger cough and a feeling of breathlessness.
Inaya got it first and very mild. A cough and a cold for two days. Then Lucy got it more in the chest, quite similar to the cough symptom everyone has been talking about. Then me, I got a solid cold for one day which was horrid then it vanished and this irritating cough set in for 3 days. Three of us had only mild 100-101 temperatures and fatigue. Osian got it last with a 104 fever for 3 nights. Also a runny nose and a slight cough. His fever disappeared only on his 5th day," he began his lengthy post.
The "Rock On!!" actor stated that his daughter Inaya and his wife Lucy witnessed the symptoms first. Later, he also acquired the symptoms, as did his son Osian.
"We were constantly in touch with the GP on the phone. Apparently everyone in London is getting it and its rampant here, and a few people we know have gotten it. Just wanted to share it with you if it helps reduce the panic a little to know someone who has had it and is fine. On Wednesday last week we were out of self imposed quarantine and are not contagious any longer," he wrote.
(With Agency Inputs)
