Sanjay Kohli and wife Binaifer are co-founders of Edit II productions. (Photo: PR handout)

Producer Sanjay Kohli tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. He is currently under home quarantine. Popularly called the ‘king of comedy’ on television, the creator has shows like Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan currently on air, while another one, Excuse me Madam will launch next week.

In a statement, Kohli shared, “I have tested COVID positive. The authorities have been informed. I have isolated myself under home quarantine after the advice of the doctors and authorities. All that who have been in close proximity to me in the last few days are requested to please get themselves tested. Thank you to all supporting us in these trying times. I pray for all humanity to overcome this virus at the earliest.”

After shoots got resumed, the husband-wife duo Sanjay and Binaifer Kohli have been regularly visiting their sets to check on the production and safety guidelines. Earlier, the team spent a sleepless night after actor Saumya Tandon’s hair dresser tested positive. However, she hadn’t been on set and thus there was no chance of passing on the infection. Nevertheless, the makers decided to get most of the crew to stay on location to avoid travelling to Naigaon. They also installed extra washrooms and rented rooms nearby for convenience.

In an exclusive conversation with indianexpress.com, Binaifer Kohli informed that two people have been hired to only sanitise the sets at regular intervals. All team members have also been told to work strictly within their shift timings to avoid exhaustion. She added, “These arrangements were necessary as the virus is not going away soon. However, I must thank my entire team for being so cooperative. The crew is working with PPE kits, actors are in masks, and they are doing it without a single complaint. We are all trying our best and hoping that everyone stays safe so we can keep entertaining our audience.”

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