Ranbir Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19, confirms Neetu Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor with mother, Neetu Kapoor (Photo/AFP)

Amid rumours about Ranbir Kapoor testing positive for COVID-19, his mother Neetu Kapoor has confirmed the news. She mentioned that Ranbir is on medication and recovering well.

The Instagram post shared by the veteran actress read, "Thank you for your concern and your good wishes Ranbir has tested positive for Covid-19. He is on medication and recovering well. He is in self-quarantine at home and following all precautions 🙏 [sic]"

Commenting on Neetu's post, fans and followers shared their wishes for Ranbir's speedy recovery.

Neetu Kapoor, too, had tested positive for coronavirus in December. Kapoor was shooting in Chandigarh for her film Jug Jugg Jeeyo when, on December 4, reports emerged that she along with co-star Varun Dhawan and the film's director Raj Mehta, had tested positive. Subsequently, Neetu had confirmed on social media that she had tested positive for coronavirus.

On the work front, in 2021, Ranbir Kapoor is set to feature in the lead role in director Karan Malhotra's much-awaited actioner Shamshera. Also starring Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, the Yash Raj Films project is set to release on June 25. Kapoor also has his frequent collaborator, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji's fantasy-adventure Brahmastra up for release.