Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has always been vocal about social issues and had made sure his choice of films reflected the same. So, Ayushmann was visibly shocked to read and watch videos of a few people not adhering to the lockdown, urging everyone to stay at home due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. 

"It is quite disturbing to see videos and reports about people still not fully complying with the all India lockdown! The cases of coronavirus are on the rise in India and as conscious citizens of the nation we should be extremely responsible and should take care of each other to fight Covid-19," Ayushmann said.

He further stressed that this is not the time for anyone to be irresponsible, "because such actions will put the lives of many in danger. It is my earnest request to all my fellow Indians to please stay at home until the lockdown and take care of themselves and their loved ones. We shouldn’t be rash in our behaviour because it will put our lives and the lives of countless many in peril. I urge us to stand united and ensure we protect India and Indians."

On the acting front, Ayushmann, who is touted as one of the game changers in Hindi cinema, will next be seen in Gulabo Sitabo alongside megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

The actor had also recently applauded Taapsee Pannu starrer Thapad which released in February. In his tweet, Ayushmann wrote, "#Thappad is the most important film of our generation. @anubhavsinha sir take a bow. Kudos @taapsee @pavailkgulati @Manavkaul19 @deespeak @mrunmayeelagoo #SoumikMukherjee #KumudMishra #RatnaPathakShah #NailaGrewal #MayaSarao @farewellwaltz. Must watch! It’s a master class."