March 27, 2021: Days after receiving the vaccine against novel coronavirus, Bollywood veteran actor Paresh Rawal, on Friday, said that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

The 65-year-old actor shared the information in a tweet, requesting those who came in contact with him to also get tested.

"Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. All those that have come in contact with me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested," Rawal wrote on Twitter.

Rawal had received the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine earlier this month. The actor took to his social media accounts to post a picture of himself flashing the victory sign at a vaccine centre.

Several colleagues of Rawal from the industry, including actors Anupam Kher, Ranvir Shorey and filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, wished the actor a speedy recovery.