The number of people losing their lives to the pandemic is increasing day by day. Some filmstars have also sccumbed to the virus while some of them have lost their loved ones. Actress Rhea Chakraborty also lost someone very close to her. She shared a heartfelt post about her uncle, Colonel S Suresh Kumar, who was a real life hero for her. She shared the grief of losing him with her followers with the post.

Rhea shared a picture of her uncle and wrote, "Col S Suresh Kumar VSM (Retd) 10.11.1968- 1.5.2021... A renowned orthopaedic surgeon , a decorated officer , a loving father and a wonderful human being. Covid took you away, but your legacy continues ... Suresh Uncle,you’re a real life Hero! I salute you sir.. R.I.P."

She urged fans to take the pandemic seriously and follow are preventive measures. She said, "I urge you all to please be home and stay safe , Covid doesn’t see good or bad." Other than Rhea, TV personalities, Zain Imam and Nikki Tamboli have lost their brothers to the virus.