Coronavirus update: Sara Ali Khan’s driver tests positive for COVID-19

Actress Sara Ali Khan’s driver has tested positive for COVID-19. Sharing the news on Instagram, the actress, who lives with her mother Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, said that she and her family had tested negative.  

“I would like to inform you that our driver has tested positive for COVID-19. The BMC was promptly alerted about it and he has been moved to a quarantine centre. My family, the other staff at home and I have all been tested negative and will take the necessary precautions,” she said. 

Khan also thanked BMC for its efforts in dealing with the pandemic. “A sincere thank you to the BMC from me and my family for all their help and guidance. Stay Safe everyone!” she added. 

The actress is gearing up for the release of her next film Coolie No. 1, where she is paired opposite Varun Dhawan. The film is the remake of the 1995 hit Coolie No. 1 which starred Govinda, Karisma Kapoor and Kader Khan. 

Quite a few people from the Hindi film industry and their families have tested positive recently. A couple of days ago, Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan tested positive. Anupam Kher tested negative but his mother, brother, sister-in-law and nephew tested positive. 

A security guard in actress Rekha's bungalow has also tested positive after which her building was sealed off. Domestic staff members in the households of actor Aamir Khan and filmmakers Karan Johar and Boney Kapoor had previously tested positive for COVID-19.