Coronavirus Scare on Bollywood celebrities

On the set and off it too, Bollywood celebrities is taking precautions in view of the increasing number of coronavirus cases with some filmmakers saying they are being careful while choosing outdoor shooting locations and others upping hygiene levels by making sure their crew is equipped with masks and sanitisers. 

India has so far reported 28 positive cases of coronavirus, which includes 16 Italian tourists, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday. All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports for the disease.

Bollywood celebrities like Sunny Leone, Deepika Padukone, Soha Ali Khan and others are taking precautions in view of the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country.

Panga filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer



Tiwari said one must take precautions while celebrating Holi. 

Actor Deepika Padukone called off her appearance at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Parineeti Chopra took to Twitter and uploaded a picture wearing a breathing mask. "Sad, but I guess this is the situation now. Stay safe guys. #Coronavirus #StaySafe," she said. Actor-author Soha Ali Khan had also shared a similar picture, writing that her mask "helps protect against pollution and viruses".

Actor Sunny Leone was one of the first celebrities who had shared a picture of her and husband wearing a mask, writing, "Safe is the new COOL. Don’t be ignorant about what is happening around you or think the coronavirus can’t affect you! Be smart and be safe.”