Television actor Parth Samthaan, best known for playing the role of Anurag Basu in the popular daily show renewed version of Balaji Telefilm’s Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, 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.”

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, standard operating procedures being followed. Health and safety come first to us all at Balaji. Take care.”

The shooting of the show has also been stopped for the time being. However, new episodes of the show are expected to on-air from Monday, July 13.

Fans of “Kasautii Zindagii Kay” 2 and fan of Parth Samthaan hoping that criterion of life (Kasautii Zindagii Kay) he stand strong and defeat COVID 19 and back to shoot soon.