Deepika Padukone tests positive for Covid-19

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. The actress is currently with her family in Bangalore. While an official confirmation on behalf of the actress is awaited, the official handle of International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) tweeted about actress' health update on Tuesday. "#DeepikaPadukone has tested positive for Covid-19. Get well soon, Deepika!" said a tweet on @IIFA.

Earlier in



the day, Legendary Indian badminton player and Deepika’s father Prakash Padukone has tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering from the infection at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 65-year-old, who is the first Indian to win the prestigious All England Championships title in 1980, is likely to be discharged later this week.

The actress' mother Ujjala Padukone and younger sister Anisha have also tested also positive for Covid.