Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Jug Jug Jeeyo director test COVID-19 positive

The set of upcoming Bollywood film Jug Jug Jeeyo is hit by COVID-19. Besides film's director Raj Mehta, leading actors Neetu Kapoor and Varun Dhawan have been tested positive for novel coronavirus.

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Neetu Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, who were shooting for Raj Mehta's upcoming film Jug Jug Jeeyo have been tested COVID-19 positive.

According to a leading webloid, the actors and film's director have tested positive for novel coronavirus. The team kickstarted shooting for the film on November 16 kickstarted shooting in Chandigarh adhering to safety measures.

Since the actors and director have been infected, shooting was suspended and the remaining cast and crew will return to Mumbai until the actors and captain of the ship regain their health. The actors are yet to announce the status of their health.

Jug Jug Jeeyo set hit by COVID-19

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The comedy entertainer marks Neetu's comeback in movies after seven years. She was last seen on-screen opposite her late superstar husband Rishi Kapoor in Besharam in 2013.

Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film also stars Kiara Advani and YouTube star Prajakt Koli in pivotal roles.