Alia Bhatt Tests COVID-19 Positive: "Have Immediately Isolated Myself"

Alia Bhatt has been busy filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi in Mumbai

Actress Alia Bhatt has tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by her in an Instagram story. In a statement shared late night on Thursday, the 28-year-old actress wrote: "Hello all, I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors." Alia also thanked concerned fans in her post, adding: "Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care." Alia Bhatt has been busy filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi in Mumbai. Here's what Alia Bhatt shared on her Instagram story: At the beginning of March, Mr Bhansali had tested positive for the coronavirus and recovered in a few weeks. Alia Bhatt's boyfriend, actor Ranbir Kapoor, also contracted COVID-19 last month. Just days after Ranbir's coronavirus diagnosis, Alia revealed in an Instagram story that she was in isolation for a few days and had tested negative. "I've been reading all your messages of concern and care. I have tested negative for COVID-19 and after isolating and speaking with my doctors, I am back to work from today. Thank you for all your good wishes. I am taking care and staying safe. You please do the same," Alia had posted on March 11.