Kasautii Zindagii Kay actor Parth Samthaan tests positive for coronavirus

Television actor Parth Samthaan, who is best-known for playing the role of Anurag Basu in the renewed version of Balaji's Kasautii Zindagii Kay, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. The actor shared an update about his health with his fans in his latest post on Instagram and revealed that "with doctors' guidance," he is "self-quarantining" at home.

He wrote: "Hi everyone, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Although, I have mild symptoms... I would urge and request everyone who's been with me in close proximity over the last few days, please go and get yourself tested. The BMC has regularly been in touch and with the doctors' guidance, I am in self-quarantine and I am grateful to them for all their support. Please be safe and take care."

It has been reported that the shooting for the show, in which Parth Samthaan stars alongside Erica Fernandes, has been stopped in Mumbai's Film City. Ekta Kapoor, who is the producer of the show, also tweeted about Parth's coronavirus diagnosis. She shared a statement issued by Balaji Telefilms and wrote: "All necessary precautions being taken, stardard operating procedures being followed. Health and safety comes first to us all at Balaji. Take care."