Bollywood actress Gauahar Khan has been banned from working for 60 days after it came to light that she allegedly violated COVID-19 norms in Mumbai. Gauahar Khan was recently accused of violating SOPs after having tested positive for coronavirus.
“Gauahar has been booked for violation of COVID rules. She had tested positive for coronavirus and was supposed to stay home and quarantine but instead went for a film shoot,” a BMC official was quoted as saying. Officials reportedly visited her home but “she did not open the door. We then learnt that she instead went out for film shooting. We then approached the Oshiwara police station.”
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has banned Gauahar from working for 60 days for violating SOPs. A statement released by FWICE read, “It was a very irresponsible act by Gauahar Khan, she not only risked her life but others who were on the set. Her act is highly irresponsible and is against the strict guidelines laid down by the Government of India and Maharashtra issued for the media and entertainment industry post resumption of shootings in Maharashtra. It is indeed a serious offence.”
“Gauahar has been booked for violation of COVID rules. She had tested positive for coronavirus and was supposed to stay home and quarantine but instead went for a film shoot,” a BMC official was quoted as saying. Officials reportedly visited her home but “she did not open the door. We then learnt that she instead went out for film shooting. We then approached the Oshiwara police station.”
“The FWICE has jointly decided to issue a Non Cooperation Directive against Ms Gauahar Khan for two months and it is hereby advised to all the members of our affiliated craft to distance themselves from being associated with Ms. Gauahar Khan for the next two months,” the statement added, saying that any member who cooperates with Khan would be penalised.
The team also requested media to not “indulge in speculation” as the actor is emotionally at her lowest following the death of her father on March 5.