Varun Dhawan, Neetu Kapoor along with Raj Mehta, the director of their upcoming film Jugg Jugg Jeeyo, have tested positive for covid-19. The trio were diagnosed positive for the infection amid a Chandigrah shooting schedule, reports have said.
According to a report of Filmfare, Neetu, Varun along with Raj have been detected positive following which the shooting scheuled of the film has been halted.
The report further added that until the actors and director are found negative for the virus, the shoot will remain halted.
Earlier, a report of Neetu Kapoor taking covid-19 test on the set had gone viral on the internet. The clip, shared by Neetu herself, showed the crew wearing PPE suits, masks and gloves while her sample was being collected.
“Neetu Kapoor and Varun Dhawan and even the director Raj Mehta have tested positive for COVID-19,” Filmfare quoted a source as saying while adding that earlier it was reported that Anil Kapoor too had tested positive for the virus. However, according to recent developments, the actor has not contracted the virus.
Jugg Jugg Jeeyo is a multi-starrer film which also includes Kiara Advani, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Koli in pivotal roles.
While Maniesh Paul has recently joined the team, rest of the cast had earlier flown together for their Chandigarh schedule.
Here’s wishing everyone infected a speedy recovery!
