On Monday, 4th January, actress Banita Sandhu tested positive for novel coronavirus and was admitted to a Kolkata hospital soon after. The actress had arrived in Kolkata from the UK on Dec 20, to celebrate Christmas and New Year in India.
Banita's co-passenger from the flight had tested positive for Covid. It was at the time when UK strain was found. She had come to Kolkata to shoot for her movie, 'Kavita & Teresa'.
Apart from 'Kavita & Teresa', Banita Sandhu will also be seen in Sardar Udham Singh. The movie is directed by 'October' helmer Shoojit Sircar and features Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.