Shilpa Shirodkar tests positive for COVID-19: ‘She was down with high fever for five days…’

In the comments section of the post, Sonakshi Sinha, Bigg Boss 18 co-contestant Chum Darang and Shilpa’s sister Namrata Shirodkar wished her a speedy recovery. Replying to Namrata, Shilpa wrote, “Miss you, Chin.”

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A source close to Shilpa Shirodkar exclusively revealed to SCREEN that the actress had been unwell for a few days. The source said, “Shilpa was down with high fever for five days, after which she tested positive for COVID. She is currently in Mumbai and is feeling better. Currently, the actress is resting at home.” While it’s unclear whether Shilpa had recently traveled and contracted the infection, reports have indicated a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Ahead of entering Bigg Boss 18, Shilpa had opened up about battling severe depression as she had no work in Bollywood. In a conversation with SCREEN, Shilpa said, “I was looking for work before Bigg Boss, but nobody answers your phone, and if they do, they diplomatically say that nothing is happening as of now in the industry. They shall call back when there is an opportunity, this has happened with me of late. I am an actor, I want to work, for me, Bigg Boss is also work. People look at it differently, but it’s a job. My goal in doing this is to get more work afterward. I am not being fake or diplomatic here, I was seeking work, but people were not ready to even meet me.”

Shilpa Shirodkar will next be seen in Sudheer Babu’s Jatadhara.