Sharad
Malhotra,
who
is
currently
seen
in
Ekta
Kapoor's
supernatural
show
Naagin
5,
has
tested
positive
for
Coronavirus.
The
actor
apparently
developed
mild
symptoms
while
shooting
for
the
show.
After
doctor
advised
him
to
get
tested
for
COVID-19,
he
got
himself
tested,
and
unfortunately,
the
result
was
positive.
His
wife
Ripci
Bhatia,
on
the
other
hand,
has
tested
negative
for
the
virus.
Sharad
was
quoted
by
TOI
as
saying,
"They
say
if
you
stay
positive,
good
things
and
people
will
be
drawn
to
you.
Well,
I
think,
I
took
this
line,
too
seriously
(smiles).
Unfortunately,
I
have
tested
COVID-19
positive.
I
have
mild
symptoms
and
have
quarantined
myself
at
home."
The
actor
further
added,
"Thankfully,
my
wife
Ripci
has
tested
negative
and
she
continues
to
follow
all
precautionary
measures.
I
am
resting
at
home
under
strict
medical
supervision,
and
I
would
urge
my
viewers
to
keep
me
in
their
prayers,
so
that
I
can
bounce
back
sooner
and
stronger."
Fans
have
also
expressed
concern
about
his
Naagin
5
co-star
Surbhi
Chandna,
who
wrote
on
her
Instagram
story,
"Thankyou
for
the
concern
pouring
in!
Shall
update
as
and
when
i
get
my
test
results🙏." She
also
shared
another
picture
snapped
with
Sharad
and
wrote,
"I
want
this
face
and
vibe
back
uncle
😹
@sharadmalhotra009
#wearegood
#prayers
🧿."
A
source
revealed
to
the
leading
daily
that
as
per
the
standard
protocol,
the
shooting
of
the
show
has
been
stalled
for
three
days
and
all
cast
and
crew
members
are
being
tested.
While
those
who
test
negative
will
resume
shoot,
and
the
actor,
who
has
contracted
the
virus,
will
join
the
shoot
only
after
15
days.
For
the
uninitiated,
Sharad
plays
the
negative
role
Veer
Singhania
in
Naagin
5.
The
actor
has
impressed
viewers
as
his
character
has
different
shades.
Initially,
the
show
focused
on
naagin
Bani
and
naag
Jay
(played
by
Mohit
Seghal),
but
now
the
focus
has
shifted
to
Veer
and
Bani.
In
fact,
viewers
are
loving
Sharad
and
Surbhi's
sizzling
chemistry
in
the
show.
Fans
have
even
nicknamed
the
couple
as
VAni.