Aanand L. Rai tests positive for COVID-19
What's the story
Filmmaker Aanand L. Rai on Thursday said he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is in quarantine. Rai shared his diagnosis on Twitter. "I have tested COVID positive today. Just wanted to inform everyone that I don't feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I'm quarantining as instructed by authorities," he wrote.
Twitter Post
Here is Rai's tweet announcing the news
I have tested covid positive today.Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities.Anyone wh has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine follow d govt protocols.Thank you for support🙏
— Aanand L Rai (@aanandlrai) December 31, 2020
Information
Rai urged people around him to get tested
The 49-year-old director also urged all the people who have been around him in the past couple of days to get tested and follow COVID-19 protocols. He completed a shooting schedule of his upcoming film Atrangi Re on Wednesday.
Facts
Rai's latest film features Sara Ali Khan in double role
Rai is currently working on Atrangi Re which stars Akshay Kumar, Dhanush, and Sara Ali Khan. Khan stars in a double role in the film which is slated for a Valentine's Day release next year. Rai had made his directorial debut in 2007 with the movie Strangers and is best known for films like Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa.
Social media account
Earlier, Rai's Twitter account was hacked
In another tweet, Rai said his Twitter account was hacked "more than 24 hours" ago and was restored later. "Thank you @Twitter for getting me back my Twitter handle after being hacked for more than 24 hours. Really appreciate your efforts," the director wrote. The incident makes Rai the latest film personality whose social media account was hacked this month.
Information
Other celebrities whose social media accounts were hacked
Prior to Rai, the social media accounts of choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Vikrant Massey were also hacked. Actor Urmila Matondkar and designer Susanne Khan's social media accounts were also recently compromised.