Mayur Vakani aka Sundar from 'TMKOC' admitted in hospital; tests positive for COVID-19

The wrath of COVID-19 continues where more and more public figures have confirmed to have tested positive and the latest one joining this list is actor Mayur Vakani aka Sundar from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

The actor, along with wife Hemali Vakani have tested positive for COVID-19 where he has been admitted to the hospital in Ahmedabad and she is under home M.

Confirming with ETimes TV, Hemali said, "He shot for a few episodes of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and returned on March 7. A few days later he developed a few symptoms, but initially, we thought it could be because of travelling. However, after we did the test, his report came COVID-19 positive. Actually, thoda delay hogaya in getting the test done. He was admitted on March 11 at a hospital in Ahmedabad."

Asking about their health, she said, "Now, we both are fine. As I am asymptomatic, I am in home quarantine. Mayur will undergo another test maybe by tomorrow and will be discharged in a day or two." As Mayur developed symptoms after returning from the shoot, as per ETimes TV, the cast and crew of the show have been asked to get themselves tested for the virus."

We hope they recover at the soonest.