Bengali star Koel Mallick, father Ranjit Mallick test Covid-19 positive

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bengali star Koel Mallick and her father, veteran actor Ranjit Mallick, have tested Covid-19 positive.

Kole took to social media to share the news with her fans. She said that apart from her, her parents and husband Nispal Singh, nicknamed Rane, have all tested positive and have self-quarantined.

“Baba Ma Rane and I are tested COVID-19 Positive… self quarantined!” Koel wrote.

The actress delivered a baby boy on May 5.

The 38-year-old actress was last seen in the film “Bony” co-starring Parambrata Chatterjee and Anjan Dutt. She is one of the biggest stars of Tollywood, as the Bengali film industry is known, and has delivered a series of hits since her debut film “Nater Guru” in 2003.

No sooner did Koel post the news, industry colleagues and fans were posting messages wishing her quick recovery.

“Get well soon… all will be good… God bless,” wrote Bengali superstar Prosenjeet.

–IANS

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