July 12, 2020: Television actor Parth Samthaan, who plays Anurag Basu in the Kasautii Zindagii Kay reboot, has tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday.

Taking to the Twitter Parth Samthaan informed, “Hi guys,I have tested Postive for covid 19 and I would urge and request everyone whose been with me in close promitixy over the last few days please go and get yourself tested . I am in self quarantine and I thank BMC for all their support, Please be safe and takecare !”

As per reports, the shoot of the show has been stopped and cast and crew members who were in close contact with him have been asked to undergo tests.

Ekta Kapoor, the producer of the show, also tweeted about Parth's coronavirus diagnosis. She shared a statement issued by Balaji Telefilms and wrote: "All necessary precautions being taken, standard operating procedures being followed. Health and safety comes first to us all at Balaji. Take care."