• Menu
  • Menu
  • Bollywood
  • Entertainment
  • Going Out
  • UAE
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print subscription Print+Digital (Bundle)
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print subscription
Print+Digital (Bundle)
Trending
UAE holidays 2022 Golf in UAE Gratuity Calculator Mind Your Migraine
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Government
      • Sheikh Khalifa passes away
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
    • Reader Complaint
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Play Games
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • Discounts
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
      • Games
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
    • Special Reports
    • Games
    • Corrections
  • Special Reports
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
    • Motorsport
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Rugby
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Eagle Eye
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Expo 2020
    • News
    • Photos
    • Pavilions
    • Visit the Expo
    • Experience the UAE
    • Entertainment
    • Videos
  • Going Out
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • Travel
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • Mind Your Migraine
  • 50 MENA Leaders
  • The Kurator
    • Share
    • Dare
    • Flair
  • Bayat Chapters
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • Newsletters
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    Year ender 2021: Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, other Bollywood stars who battled COVID-19

    Entertainment

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Sunday, June 26, 2022
    Gold / Forex

    Entertainment Bollywood

    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
    All Sections

    Year ender 2021: Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, other Bollywood stars who battled COVID-19

    A number of Bollywood stars have faced the virus and recovered


    Published:  December 28, 2021 15:33 Nilanjana G. Javed, Senior Web Editor  and  with input from agencies

    1 of 11
    Katrina Kaif and Farah Khan
    As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world, it infected people from all walks of life. Celebrities who have often been wrapped up in the fictional world of movie and TV couldn’t avoid the harsh reality of the illness. Before the end of 2021, here’s a look at those Bollywood stars who suffered from COVID-19. Image Credit: Insta/katrinakaif
    2 of 11
    kareena Amrita 1-1639394601054
    Up first, Kareena Kapoor Khan was the most recent celebrity in Bollywood to test positive for COVID-19, on December 13 after she attended a party at filmmaker Karan Johar's house. Khan was immediately home quarantined. The actress best friend Amrita Arora, Sohail Khan's wife designer Seema Khan and Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep Kapoor, who were reported to be present at the same get-together, also tested positive for COVID-19. Maheep's daughter Shanaya Kapoor also caught the disease. However, Karan's test results came out negative. After announcing that she has recovered from the virus, Kareena celebrated Christmas with her family on December 25, 2021. Image Credit:
    3 of 11
    Ranbir Kapoor
    Kareena’s cousin and 'Brahmastra' actor Ranbir Kapoor was one of the early stars who got infected with the deadly disease during the second wave. His mother Neetu Kapoor confirmed on March 9, through her social media handle that her son had tested positive and was on medication and was recovering at home. Image Credit: Insta/ ayan_mukerji
    4 of 11
    Alia Bhatt
    Ranbir's girlfriend and actor Alia Bhatt's diagnosis came a few days after he had recovered and tested negative for the disease. The ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ star shared through her social media on April 2 that she had tested positive and had "immediately isolated" herself under home quarantine. "Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care," the actor shared on her Instagram Story. Image Credit: Instagram/Mohey
    5 of 11
    Akshay Kumar
    ‘Khiladi’ star Akshay Kumar revealed on social media on April 4 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was hospitalised the next day as a "precautionary measure". The actor took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Thank you, everyone, for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working. I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care." A week later, Bollywood's action star returned home from the hospital, on April 12. Image Credit: Insta/akshaykumar
    6 of 11
    Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal
    Newly wed Vicky Kaushal informed his fans via social media on April 5, that he too had contracted the disease and urged all those who came in contact with him to get tested. The 'Sardar Udham' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a statement informing fans about his health condition. Vicky wrote, "In spite of all care and precautions, unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all essential protocols, I am under home quarantine, taking medication as prescribed by my doctor." Image Credit: Instagram.com/katrinakaif
    7 of 11
    Katrina Vicky Haldi-1639209664368
    A day after Vicky Kaushal announced that he had tested positive, his wife and actor Katrina Kaif, with whom he was rumoured to be dating back then, shared that she too had contracted the virus. On April 6, the 'Sooryavanshi' star confirmed the news on her Instagram Story. "I have tested positive for Covid-19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I'm following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors," read Katrina's statement. Urging fans to be safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, she added, "Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care." Image Credit:
    8 of 11
    Sonu Sood
    Bollywood actor and social activist Sonu Sood on April 17 announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Since the pandemic started, Sonu has been active in helping to arrange medicines for patients and has aided in transportation for stranded migrant workers. The actor also launched 'Sanjeevani - A Shot of Life', an initiative to encourage people to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus and raise awareness about the inoculation drive in the country. Image Credit:
    9 of 11
    Shilpa Shetty
    Yoga diva Shilpa Shetty revealed on May 7 that almost her entire household had been infected by COVID. Shetty took to her Instagram handle and shared a note that read, "The last 10 days have been difficult for us as a family. My parents-in-law tested positive for Covid-19, followed by Samisha, Viaan-Raj, my Mom, and lastly, Raj." It further continued, "By God's grace, everyone is on the road to recovery. My tests came back negative." She also talked about staying positive mentally during the pandemic, adding, "Please continue to keep all of us in your prayers. Please mask up, sanitise, stay safe; and whether Covid positive or not... still stay positive, mentally." Image Credit: Insta/theshilpashetty
    10 of 11
    Farah Khan-1559894316606
    Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan Kunder shared on September 1 that she had tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. The 'Main Hoon Na' director took to her Instagram Story and revealed that she had contracted the virus somehow, even though she was working with "mostly double vaxxed people." "I wonder if this happened coz I didn't put my "kaala teeka"...Despite being double vaccinated, and working with mostly double vaxxed people.. I've still managed to test positive for covid.. I've already informed everyone I came in contact with, to get tested. However, if I have forgotten someone (because of old age n fading memory) pls test urself. Hoping to recover soon," Farah wrote. Before contracting the deadly infection, Farah had been shooting for the popular 'Zee Comedy Show'. Image Credit:
    11 of 11
    Siddhant Chaturvedi
    Several other celebrities including Siddhant Chaturvedi, Manoj Bajpayee, Aamir Khan, Paresh Rawal, Kartik Aaryan, Rohit Saraf and others were infected with the virus in 2021. However, with grit and appropriate measures, these stars fought the disease and regained their health to entertain us once again through their films filled with drama, comedy, romance, suspense and whatnot! Here's hoping for a healthy and COVID-free B-town in 2022. Image Credit: Insta/siddhantchaturvedi

    Trending

    • Bollywood stars trending on social media

      Bollywood stars trending on social media


    • McCartney joined by Springsteen, Grohl in Glastonbury

      McCartney joined by Springsteen, Grohl in Glastonbury

    Latest In

    • UAE-based Napoleaova finishes one under par

      21 minutes ago

    • Egypt to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India

      26 minutes ago

    • Saudi injects 50b riyals in liquidity-starved banks

      48 minutes ago

    • Dubai-based Pakistani mountaineer set to summit K2

      60 minutes ago

    • Emirates NBD Race to Malaysia qualifier held at ARGC

      60 minutes ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Friday
    • Watch Time
    • getthat
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2022. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or