Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai producer Rajan Shahi tests positive for COVID-19

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Producer Rajan Shahi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine. He has "mild symptoms" and is following the necessary protocol.

"I have tested positive for Covid-19. I was having symptoms, and this morning the result came positive. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all the safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Please stay safe and take care of yourself and the others around you. These are tough times for all of us, but be optimistic, wear your masks, keep a sanitiser handy and maintain social distancing. Thank you for all your love and support," said Shahi, producer of shows Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya - 2, Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte, in an official statement.

Earlier, Rupali Ganguly, the lead actress of his show Anupamaa, also tested positive for Covid-19. "She is asymptomatic and by the grace of God doing well. Rupali is taking all the necessary precautions and is presently in-home quarantine. I wish Rupali a speedy recovery. We at DKP (Directors Kut Productions) are committed to the safety of our cast and crew. I have ensured that all guidelines are followed on the set. The BMC is informed and the sets are fumigated and sterilized as per the protocol," Rajan Shahi said.

Ashish Mehrotra, who plays Paritosh in Anupamaa, too was diagnosed with Covid-19 a few days back. Though Ashish was not shooting for a long time, as soon as the symptoms were detected, he received medical help and quarantined himself. He is already on his road to recovery, and in a few days once he tests negative he will be resuming shoot.