After Shilpa Shirodkar, Nikita Dutta tests positive for COVID-19; shares health update
After
Shilpa Shirodkar
, actress
Nikita Dutta
, who is known for her roles in
Kabir Singh
and Jewel Thief, has also tested positive for COVID-19. The actress took to Instagram to inform her followers about her health condition, revealing that not only she but her mother has also contracted the virus.
"Covid has come to say hello"
Sharing an update on her Instagram Stories,
Nikita
wrote, "Covid has come to say hello to my mum and me. Hoping this uninvited guest doesn't stay long. See you after this short quarantine. Stay safe everyone."
Currently in home quarantine, Dutta is experiencing only mild symptoms, but she has decided to pause all work commitments until she recovers.
Shilpa Shirodkar also tested positive, now recovering
This comes shortly after actress Shilpa Shirodkar also tested positive for COVID-19.
The Bigg Boss 18 contestant had shared, 'Hello people! I've been tested Positive for COVID. Stay Safe and wear your masks.'
However, on Thursday, Shirodkar gave her fans a positive update, saying she had fully recovered, "Finally recovered, feeling fine, thank you for your love. Have a super blessed Thursday," she posted, alongside a scenic view of Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Nikita Dutta shares a highly relatable post: 'Currently a Sunday person in a Monday world'
With more than 200 active COVID-19 cases reported recently in India, the virus seems to be making an unwelcome return, prompting celebrities and citizens alike to stay alert and cautious.
Despite the health setback, Nikita Dutta recently shared her excitement about being part of the film Jewel Thief, starring Saif Ali Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand. Reflecting on her experience, she said, "I feel as an actor, especially as a female actress, I don't think I've lived the classic Bollywood heroine tag… but thanks to Siddharth Anand and Mamta, I got the opportunity. It's not just about dancing, but the overall heroine feeling.
That's my takeaway from this film.'
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