Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to miss the much-anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on July 12 after testing positive for COVID-19. The actor, who had been traveling to promote his latest film, Sarfira, began feeling unwell a few days ago and decided to get tested when he learned that several crew members had also tested positive. According to , Akshay Kumar isolated himself immediately after receiving the positive test results and is following all medical guidelines.
A source close to the actor confirmed, "Akshay tested positive on Friday morning and, as a responsible individual, he has isolated himself to prevent any potential spread of the virus." This development means that Akshay Kumar will miss both the final promotional events for Sarfira and the grand wedding of Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant. Anant had personally invited Akshay to the wedding, but the actor's health situation necessitates his absence.
The wedding festivities, taking place at Mumbai's Jio World Centre, are expected to attract a star-studded guest list, including international figures such as Mark Tucker, Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc; Jay Lee, Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd; and political leaders like Boris Johnson and Tony Blair. Bollywood celebrities Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, as well as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have already arrived in Mumbai for the cel.