B-town actor Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi:Popular Hindi film actor Akshay Kumar said on Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in home isolation.

"I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19," the 53-year-old actor wrote n Twitter.

Kumar further said that he is following all protocols and has quarantined himself at home and sought necessary medical care.

"I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care," he added.

Akshay Kumar was currently shooting for his upcoming film Ram Setu in which he is playing a role of an archaeologist.

Many celebs hailing from the tinsel town took to the micro bloggin site twiiter and wished khiladi a speedy recovery (UNI)

Get well soon Sundi - love you @akshaykumar https://t.co/xTa19byNcz

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 4, 2021

Wishing @akshaykumar sir a very speedy recovery. Waheguru bless you sir 
Love and respect 

— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) April 4, 2021

Wishing you a speedy recovery Akki ... May the force be with you ... Best always

— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) April 4, 2021

Oh pls tcr @akshaykumar ji .. I wish ur fast recovery .. god bless u https://t.co/PXz2NKL9Vo

— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) April 4, 2021

Wishing Covid luck for trying this stunt!!! Speediest recovery and the best of health to you @akshaykumar!!! 

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) April 4, 2021