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ISHAAN’S DAD IN HOSPITAL FOR COVID

Actor Rajesh Khattar will remain in hospital until he has recovered

- By Bindu Rai Entertainm­ent Editor

Even as Delhi imposes a complete lockdown in the nation’s capital from Monday night, news has emerged that Bollywood actor Ishaan Khattar’s father has been hospitaliz­ed after testing positive for Covid-19.

Rajesh Khattar, who is an actor himself, shared the news on Instagram, while warning everyone one to stay safe as India battles a second wave of the coronaviru­s that has crippled the country and putting the healthcare system into disarray.

“Inspite of taking all the necessary precaution­s I was tested positive for Covid 19 in Delhi few days ago & was under home quarantine but due to my health condition also presence of elderly parents & an infant at home I was advised by Dr’s to shift to the hospital where I am recuperati­ng well but need to stay hospitalis­ed till I fully recover,” Rajesh Khattar posted.

He further added: “..meanwhile I came across few speculativ­e news in the press about my condition so just wanted to clarify that I am under medical care of expert doctors & should be back home soon. I want to thank each & everyone for your best wishes & prayers for my speedy recovery.. please #stayhome #staysafe & keep everyone around you safe too.. #fightagain­stcorona #gocorona.”

Rajesh Khattar, who is a film and TV actor and was married to actress Neelima Azeem (who is also actor Shahid Kapoor’s mother) between 1990 and 2011, is currently in Delhi, which announced a complete lockdown yesterday. On Sunday, India recorded more than 275,000 Covid-19 cases, its highest yet.

 ?? Photos by Gulf News Archive and courtesy of Instagram ?? Rajesh and Ishaan Khatter.
Photos by Gulf News Archive and courtesy of Instagram Rajesh and Ishaan Khatter.

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