Earlier this month, Maniesh Paul tested positive for Coronavirus. He then took to social media to inform his fans about contracting the virus. The actor, who has now recovered, shares, “I was shooting for JugJugg Jeeyo in Chandigarh, and when I came back, I took a test and got to know I was positive. I only had a sore throat, but as a precautionary measure, I keep getting myself tested since I travel and shoot a lot. When I tested positive, I got my family checked as well. They also tested positive. So, my wife, both kids and I were together at home. That was like a blessing in disguise, and we were all taking care of each other.”

Maniesh adds that he followed everything his doctors asked him to. “They have been really good to me. And I want to tell others that don’t take it lightly, but don’t get scared either. It is okay if you test positive, but also don’t take it like ‘kuchh nahi hai, theek ho jayega’. Just follow what the doctors are saying, and everything is going to be fine,” he adds.

Recovering from COVID-19 has taught Maniesh to be more cautious. He says, “I have always been careful, but one has to be extra careful,” He mentions that his family in Gurgaon was also worried. “My mother was really worried and she wanted to be with us. She would video call me every day and cry saying, ‘Main aa nahi paa rahi’ you know how mothers are! But jaise hi report aayi that we were all COVID negative, there was a celebration,” he shares.

Maniesh, who is already back on the sets, says, “My message to everyone for New Year’s is that I know we all really want to party, but be careful. Follow all the norms, that is very important. Whatever the authorities are saying, please follow that.”