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Aamir Khan contracts swine flu, will remain in quarantine for at least a week

Dangal star Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao at an event Sunday said they have contracted swine flu.

Updated on: Aug 6, 2017, 21:15:35 IST
Hindustan Times | By , New Delhi
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Dangal star Aamir Khan at an event Sunday said he has contracted Swine Flu.

Actor Aamir Khan during the trailer launch of their upcoming film Secret Superstar in Mumbai. (IANS)
Actor Aamir Khan during the trailer launch of their upcoming film Secret Superstar in Mumbai. (IANS)

According to ANI, Aamir, who was scheduled to appear at the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Awards, informed those present through video conference that he had contracted the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu.

Jab Harry Met Sejal star Shah Rukh Khan attended instead.

“We are very sad to inform you,” said Aamir in the video, seated beside his wife, director Kiran Rao, “that after working so hard for a year, when the time came for us to celebrate, this illness, which spreads rapidly, has forced us to stay at home for a week.”

Film critic Anupama Chopra, who was present at the event, said that Kiran Rao, too, had contracted the illness.

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