Bollywood actor Salman Khan‘s sister Arpita Khan Sharma said on Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19 in April. In an Instagram post, the 31-year-old confirmed she has now recovered from the disease. Arpita’s clarification came after Salman said at a press conference that she contracted the virus.
“I tested positive for Covid-19 in the beginning of the month of April 2021 however I was asymptomatic. I followed all the guidelines and protocols and thankfully with the grace of God I have fully recovered and have been well since. Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Stay Positive,” Arpita’s note read on Instagram.
At a press round table for his upcoming film ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’, Salman asked his fans to stay safe and follow all COVID protocols.
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“My sister Arpita tested positive for the virus. The second wave of the coronavirus is very dangerous. Earlier, we used to just hear that someone has got the virus, but this time there are Covid cases in our family. Last time, drivers of our house had corona but this time it’s infecting a lot of people,” he said as per India Today’s report.
The 55-year-old superstar also announced on Monday that after the coronavirus pandemic subsides in the country and it is “safe” for people to visit cinema halls, his film will go ahead with a theatrical release.
Directed by Prabhudheva, the movie will start streaming on multiple platforms, including OTT and DTH services, on May 13 on the occasion of Eid.
‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ stars Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles.
