New Delhi: COVID-19 has infected and impacted almost everyone in the country – both physically and mentally.
While movies are often based in a world of fiction, our Bollywood celebrities are not removed from the harsh reality of the pandemic.
Many of them got infected with the deadly virus this year, especially during the second wave, which lasted roughly between March to May. As the year 2021 is coming to an end, here is a look back at several Bollywood celebrities who were either home-quarantined or hospitalised due to coronavirus this year.
1. RANBIR KAPOOR
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was one of the early stars who got infected with the deadly disease during the second wave. His mother and veteran star Neetu Kapoor revealed on March 9, through her social media handle, that her son had tested positive and was on medication.
Ranbir had been in home quarantine, as per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) rules. Ranbir’s girlfriend and actor Alia Bhatt’s diagnosis came a few days after he had recovered and tested negative for the disease.
2. ALIA BHATT
Alia Bhatt disclosed through her social media on April 2, that she had tested positive and had “immediately isolated” herself under home quarantine.
“Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care,” the actor shared on her Instagram Story.
3. AKSHAY KUMAR
Akshay Kumar revealed on social media on April 4 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was hospitalised the next day as a “precautionary measure”.
A week later, Bollywood’s Khiladi returned home from the hospital, on April 12.
4. VICKY KAUSHAL
Vicky Kaushal informed his fans via social media on April 5, that he too had contracted the disease and urged all those who came in contact with him to get tested.
The ‘Sardar Udham’ actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a statement informing fans about his health condition.
Vicky wrote, “In spite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor.”
5. KATRINA KAIF
A day after Vicky Kaushal announced that he had tested positive, his wife and actor Katrina Kaif, with whom he was rumoured to be dating back then, shared that she too had contracted the virus.
On April 6, the ‘Sooryavanshi’ star confirmed the news on her Instagram Story.
6. SONU SOOD
On April 17, actor Sonu Sood announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the pandemic started, Sonu has been active in helping to arrange medicines for patients and has aided in transportation for stranded migrant workers.
The actor also launched ‘Sanjeevani – A Shot of Life’, an initiative to encourage people to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus and raise awareness about the inoculation drive in the country.
10. KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan tested positive for the deadly virus on December 13 after she attended a party at filmmaker Karan Johar’s house. Kareena was immediately home quarantined after her COVID-19 report came positive.
Bebo’s close friend Amrita Arora, Sohail Khan’s wife designer Seema Khan and Sanjay Kapoor’s wife Maheep Kapoor, who were reported to be present at the same get-together, also tested positive for COVID-19. Maheep’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor also caught the disease. However, Karan’s test results came out negative.
After announcing that she has recovered from the virus, Kareena celebrated Christmas with her family on December 25, 2021.
Several other celebrities including Siddhant Chaturvedi, Manoj Bajpayee, Aamir Khan, Paresh Rawal, Kartik Aaryan, Rohit Saraf and others were infected with the virus in 2021.
However, with grit and appropriate measures, these stars fought the disease and regained their health to entertain us once again through their films filled with drama, comedy, romance, suspense and whatnot!
Here’s hoping for a healthy and COVID-free B-town in 2022.
