Mumbai, India (CU)_ The popular Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s spokesperson confirmed that the actor had tested positive for COVID-19. He said that Aamir is presently in self quarantine at his home. Aamir’s spokesperson released a statement on Wednesday saying: “Mr Aamir Khan has tested positive for COVID-19. He is at home in self quarantine, following all the protocols and he’s doing fine.”
The statement also requested others, who have recently been in contact with the actor, to get tested: It noted, “All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for all your wishes and concern.”
Recently, Aamir Khan was spotted in Mumbai at the shooting of the film Koi Jaane Na. Aamir appears in a dance number in the film, which marks Amin Hajee’s directorial debut. In a post-screening interview with the media, Aamir Khan revealed why he stopped using social media. He said, “Do not put your theories about that. Main apni dhunki mein rehta hoon (I live in my own world). I am anyway not active on social media, I don’t post anything”.
Aamir Khan was spotted at a cafe in Bandra with his son Junaid and daughter Ira Khan few days before the shooting. Before quitting the social media, Aamir Khan had previously made the following announcement on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. He thanked his social media fans and wrote his last note, “Hey guys, thank you so much for all the love and warmth on my birthday. My heart is full. In other news, this is going to be my last post on social media. Considering that I am so active anyway, I have decided to drop the pretense.”
Aamir Khan’s next project will be Laal Singh Chaddha, in which he will star alongside Kareena Kapoor. The film is a Hindi remake of Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump, directed by Advait Chandan. Laal Singh Chaddha is set to be released during Christmas holidays.
