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Veteran actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for the COVID-19

MUMBAI, INDIA – JULY 13: Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar arrives to pay his last respects to Bollywood actor Pran during the cremation at Shivaji Park Crematorium, Dadar on July 13, 2013 in Mumbai, India. Veteran Bollywood actor Pran, who made a mark for himself portraying strong negative and supporting roles, passed away at the age of 93 on Friday evening after prolonged illness. Pran has been known for remarkable roles in Bollywood hits like Zanjeer, Don, Amar Akbar Anthony, Upkaar, Parichay and Sharaabi among hundred others. Born on February 12, 1920 in Old Delhi, Pran Krishan Sikand was educated at places like Kapurthala, Unnao, Meerut, Dehradun and Rampur as his father Lala Kewal Krishan Sikand was in government service. The actor started his career as a photographer in 1940, but it was a chance meeting with a film producer that landed him his debut role in a film called “Yamla Jat”. (Photo By Kalpak Pathak/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

By: indiaweekly.biz Staff

A few days ago, there were reports of veteran actor Kiran Kumar being tested positive for COVID-19. However, now according to a report in PTI, in his third test the actor has been tested negative.

In a statement, he said, “My family is still following strict home isolation. I was totally asymptomatic and apart from the boredom that accompanies isolation had no other complaints. I am continuing to take this forced time out as an opportunity to introspect and focus on life’s smaller pleasures.”

The actor also thanked the doctors for their support. He stated, “The amazing doctors at Hinduja Khar and Lilavati armed us with enough information to ensure panic would not set in. We informed the BMC of my status and amped up everyone’s vitamin intake. For being by our side in these challenging times, I’d like to say aloud and resonating thank you to all our support staff.”

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After being tested positive, Kumar had isolated himself at his residence. While he was in self-quarantine on the third floor, his family stayed on the second floor. He had earlier told PTI, “I am asymptomatic. On May 14, I went to the hospital for a medical check-up, where the COVID-19 test was mandatory. So I got myself tested and the result was positive but I had no symptoms then, nor do I have any now. There’s no fever, no cough, I’m fine and have self-quarantined at home.”

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