Shabana Azmi tests positive for COVID-19; currently under home isolation

Just when we thought that the pandemic was over, the third wave of COVID 19 took off with its new variant Omicron. And while new COVID 19 cases continue to be reported, several celebs have also tested positive for the deadly virus.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Tuesday, said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home isolation. 

The 71-year-old actor shared her COVID-19 diagnosis in an Instagram post. She also urged those who came in close contact with her to get tested.

Taking to Instagram, Shabana shared a picture of herself and stated that she has got into home isolation. The actress also urged everyone who came into her contact to get themselves tested. 

The actress wrote, 

“Have tested positive for Covid today. Have isolated myself at home and Request all those who were in close contact with me to please get tested”. 

Soon, several celebs took to the comment section to send recovery wishes. 

Boney Kapoor commented, 

“Oh God, please stay away from JAVED Saab”. 

Ekta Kapoor also expressed concern for Shabana and wrote, “Get well soon mam”.

Earlier, Shabana had made it to the headlines as she shared a beautiful family picture on Javed Akhtar’s 77th birthday. In the pic, Shabana was seen standing next to Javed Akhtar. The lyricist could be seen holding onto daughter Zoya while Farhan, Shibani and Tanvi Azmi were seen smiling away at the back.

On the work front, Azmi will be seen next in the Karan Johar-directed "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani", alongside Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan.

She will also be seen in the upcoming series 'Halo', co-produced by Showtime in partnership with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and 343 Industries. Based on the popular Xbox video game franchise, the show will arrive on the streamer on March 24.