Nakuul Mehta, who had tried positive for COVID-19 on 23 December, as of late in a meeting uncovered that his child (COVID positive) was hospitalized for seven days. Nakuul, who has continued work post-testing negative, addressed Hindustan Times and said that he has been very cautious for the beyond one year and eight months. He even said that he kept away from pointless social cooperations and was a 100% of the time "cover police" on sets. Nonetheless, the 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2' entertainer added that when he started going for his TV show, and some place his better half Jankee and he realized that it was a danger.

Nakuul further said, "Jankee and I could manage our own wellbeing yet Sufi had an unpleasant week with high fever. He must be conceded to a kids' clinic for seven days. Fortunately, we are altogether fine. These are restless occasions for humankind at large. With the Omicron alarm and spike in cases, what one can do is be as cautious as possible. Try not to enjoy or mingle if conceivable. It was hard for us as our companions were all over town yet when you have a family, you must be more shrewd and cautious." The TV entertainer urges individuals to be mindful yet additionally feels that life needs to continue. He demands fans to get tried as the Omicron variation is "exceptionally infectious".

Earlier, Nakuul's wife Jankee Parekh had shared a post via online media where she discussed the difficult stretch she needed to go through when her child had tried COVID-19 positive. In the post, she likewise expressed, "Sufi turns 11 months, today. Much thanks to you my superhuman for moving us by your versatility and that silly grin which makes each tempest appear to be so paltry in examination."