Ram Gopal Varma says he tested positive for coronavirus, reveals it to be April Fool’s joke

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote on Twitter that he tested positive for the coronavirus. However, in a later tweet, he shared that it was an April Fool’s prank.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that he tested positive for the coronavirus, causing panic among his followers and well-wishers. “My doctor just told me that I tested positive with Corona,” he wrote on Twitter.

Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus, only to recant it in his next tweet.

However, minutes later, Varma clarified in another tweet that his coronavirus diagnosis was an April Fool’s joke. “Sorry to disappoint, but now he tells me it’s a April Fool joke. it’s his fault and not mine,” he wrote.

Varma went on to say that he was just trying to find something to laugh about in a grim situation and apologised if he hurt any sentiments. “Anyway I am just trying to make light of a grim situation but the joke is on me and if I dint offend anyone I sincerely apologise to them,” he wrote.

Earlier in the day, Varma shared a song on coronavirus titled Kanipinchani Purugu Corona. He not only sang it but wrote the lyrics as well. “FULL SONG OF CORONAVIRUS inspired by #coronavirus. Music by @sandykeys111 , Creative Editing by @vfxrakesh , Lyriced and Edited by ME ..DON’T ENJOY,” he wrote on Twitter.

Varma is known for directing films such as Rangeela, Satya, Darna Mana Hai, Sarkar and Company.

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