Anil Kapoor denies reports of testing positive for COVID-19, along with Varun and Neetu

In the latest update, Anil Kapoor has denied reports, of being tested positive for COVID-19 along with his  film Jug Jugg Jeeyo co-stars Varun Dhawan and Neetu Kapoor. It was speculated that the Mr. India actor had also tested positive for the virus, but the actor has taken to Twitter to clear the confusion. In his latest tweet, Anil revealed that he has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. He wrote, "In the interest of putting any rumours to rest, I have tested negative for COVID-19. Thank you all for your concern and good wishes."

In the interest of putting any rumours to rest, I have tested negative for COVID-19. Thank you all for your concern and good wishes 🙏🏻😊

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) December 4, 2020

The news of the stars on the sets of the upcoming film Jug Jug Jeeyo testing COVID positive created  a stir online. Brother Boney Kapoor confirmed to TOI that the actor hasn't tested positive for COVID19. He said, "Anil has tested negative. "Varun, Neetu, Anil, Kiara Advani and YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli, who makes her Bollywood debut with the role, were shooting for the film. Now the shoot has been stalled till the actors recover, according to the media reports. Recently, actor Maniesh Paul had also joined the star cast of the film and had received a warn welcome. A few days ago, Neetu Kapoor had shared a video on Instagram of her undergoing the COVID19 test. The video showed her taking the test and giving a sneak peek into the safety measures taken by the production house on the sets. Earlier, the first look of the film was released last month featuring Varun and Kiara. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.