Akshay Kumar's Bell Bottom co-star Aniruddh Dave in ICU after testing COVID positive

The 'Patiala Babes' actor Aniruddh Dave has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit as per a social media update by his close friend and actress Aastha Chaudhary. He had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 23.

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New Delhi: TV actor Aniruddh Dave has been shifted to the ICU after he tested positive for COVID-19 on April 23, 2021. On Saturday (May 1), his friend and actress Aastha Chaudhary took to Instagram to break the news of his health condition to his fans. 

She also appealed to fans to pray for him and his recovery.

In the post, she wrote, "Need prayers for our friend @aniruddh_dave. He is in ICU. Plz spare a min and do pray for him".

The actress Aastha Chaudhary is known for her roles in Saloni Ka Safar, Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na, Uttaran, Aise Karo Naa Vidaa, and Kesari Nandan.

Earlier, on April 23, the 'Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' actor had taken to Instagram to inform his fans that he had tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus and that he had kept himself in isolation to avoid spreading the virus. In the message, he wrote that even though he has a positive mindset, he wanted his COVID-19 test to be negative. 

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The TV actor made his debut Imagine TV's Raajkumar Aaryyan and then starred in many shows such as Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, Phulwa, Patiala Babes, and Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan.

The actor has also featured in films including Tere Sang, Shorgul and is set to appear in the Akshay Kumar starrer Bell Bottom directed by Ranjit M Tewari.

The film also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi and is expected to release on May 28, 2021.