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Rohit Roy declares Rajinikanth has tested positive for coronavirus — view post

Rohit Roy of all people is the first to post on social media that Superstar Rajinikanth has tested positive for COVID-19, and we're wondering how he has broken the news before anyone else. Well...here's why...

Actor Rohit Roy was heavily trolled after he posted a joke on superstar Rajinikanth "testing positive" for coronavirus. Following the negative comments, his reaction was: "Guys chill ... don't be so morose." Earlier, Rohit posted this joke on Instagram: "Rajinikant tested +ve for Corona. Corona is now under quarantine." He captioned it: "Let's beat the shit outa the corona!! Be safe when u get back to work! Wear your masks n keep washing n sanitizing several times a day, as much as possible... The virus can't affect us unless WE LET IT ! #staysafe." Also Read - Thalaivar Rajinikanth and his wife Latha visit daughter Aishwarya's new house; proud father finds his favourite spot

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The joke didn't go down well with many of Rajinikanth's fans, and Rohit Roy was soon being trolled on social media. The actor then responded with this comment: "Guys chill ... don't be so morose! A joke is a joke.. and sorry I don't think it's in bad taste.. it's a typical Rajni sir joke.. and my intention was to make you guys smile.. look at the intention before you start commenting.. at least I didn't crack a joke to hurt you all like you all are posting messages deliberately to hurt me."

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Well, what do you think about Rohit's joke? Do you fee lit should be taken just as joke or is it insensitive at a time when people are dying of COVID-19 and recently, music director Wajid Khan, also contracted the deadly disease? Tweet and let us know @bollywood_life

(As per inputs from INAS)

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