Mon May 19 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Shilpa Shirodkar Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Bigg Boss Stint

**Mumbai, India -** Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, recently seen on Bigg Boss 18, has tested positive for COVID-19. The actress shared the news on her Instagram on Monday, urging her followers to “stay safe and wear your masks!”

This news comes shortly after Shirodkar announced her participation in the upcoming supernatural fantasy film, “Jatadhara,” marking a busy period for the actress as she revives her career.

A source close to Shirodkar revealed to SCREEN that she had been suffering from a high fever for five days prior to testing positive. She is currently resting at home in Mumbai and is reportedly feeling better.

Fans and fellow celebrities alike have offered their well wishes, including Sonakshi Sinha, her Bigg Boss 18 co-contestant Chum Darang, and her sister, actress Namrata Shirodkar.

Shirodkar’s career has seen a recent resurgence after a period of professional challenges. Prior to entering Bigg Boss 18, she spoke candidly about battling depression due to a lack of work in Bollywood. She expressed hope that her appearance on the reality show would lead to future opportunities.

While it remains unclear where Shirodkar contracted the virus, reports have indicated a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in regions like Singapore and Hong Kong. The actress is now focused on recovery while preparing for her role in “Jatadhara.”

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