Genelia Deshmukh on battling Covid-19: ‘It was tough to be locked away from Riteish and the kids’

Genelia Deshmukh talks about battling coronavirus and how her family -- husband Riteish Deshmukh and children Riaan and Rahyl -- helped her deal with it.

Actor Genelia Deshmukh, who recently recovered from Covid-19, has said she found it tough to be away from her actor-husband Riteish Deshmukh and their sons Riaan and Rahyl. However, the entire family took turns to call her and make her feel better, she added. Genelia had announced Sunday that she had recovered from coronavirus after a quarantine of 21 days.

Genelia Deshmukh had tested Covid-19 positive and has now recovered.

Genelia told Mid Day, “My doctor had warned me that those quarantining feel bouts of loneliness. It was tough to be locked away from Riteish and the kids. Thankfully, Riteish, my mother and mother-in-law, Riaan, Rahyl and my friends would take turns calling me. They made sure I didn’t feel lonely.” The actor also revealed that she practised yoga and meditation and “stuck to plant-based food and smoothies during this period.”

Genelia had tested positive for the disease three weeks ago and tested negative on Saturday, a day before she made the announcement. She also told the tabloid that she was surprised when she tested positive for coronbavirus as she was asymptomatic. The family had come in contact with a Covid-19 patient and that is why they decided to take the coronavirus test.

Genelia has starred in movies such as Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Tujhe Meri Kasam.

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