TV Actor Rajev Paul Hospitalised 5 Days After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Actor Rajev Paul of "Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii" fame, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week, on Wednesday said he was hospitalised after his health showed no signs of improvement. The 50-year-old actor tested positive for the virus on May 7 and was under home quarantine. Paul, who features on the popular TV show "Sasural Simar Ka 2", is undergoing treatment at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here.

"Before things go out of hands...or when things go out of hands...it's better to put them in capable hands. My fever wasn't coming down...so had to get myself admitted to #Kokilaben #AmbaniHospital at Andheri. Here in the hands of very capable doctors and management," he captioned the post.

The former "Bigg Boss" contestant thanked actor-director Satish Kaushik for convincing him to get hospitalised. "Started with #remdesivir and other #medicines Right decision at right time happens coz you have right people in your life (sic)" he added.

The actor thanked his family and fans for their support and urged everyone to pray for those who are unwell around the world. Rajev had been returned from Agra to Mumbai post which he had contracted the virus. He had earlier written, "Yes my reports came today and am #POSITIVE I traveled from Agra on Friday 30th April to Mumbai and on Tuesday 4th May I felt feverish, instantly got in touch with Drs and they adviced me home rest and medicines got the test booked for 5th April and today 07th May got the result as Positive. But am absolutely fit and fine and energetic. Treating today as Day 4 as I've already been under medication. Nothing to worry. I stay by myself so nothing to really worry...about home isolation. My entertainment shall continue both on TV (already shot q a few episodes ) and here on #socialmedia. Do until then keep yourself healthy happy hydrated masked up and pray for all and the world to recover...." We are praying for his speedy recovery.