Kapil Sharma's wheelchair-bound pictures go viral, concerned fans wish comedian speedy recovery

NEW DELHI: Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma sparked concerns about his health after he was photographed in a wheelchair at Mumbai airport on Monday (February 22) afternoon. Pictures of the comedian sitting in a wheelchair raised concern among his fans who flocked to social media to wish him a speedy recovery.

The 39-year-old, who has taken a break from his eponymous TV show 'The Kapil Sharma Show' following the birth of his son, was wearing a mask and was being wheeled out of the airport by an attendant. According to reports, he also had a verbal spat with photographers at the airport who asked him if he was okay. In a video that surfaced on the internet, the comedian looked miffed as he asked photographers to back off. 

Below are some of the tweets that his fans left on Twitter, wishing him recovery:

@KapilSharmaK9
Our love __nd blessings are always with u___
Get well soon _
#KapilSharma #getwellsoon — KAPILian Taniya (@TaniyaKapilian) February 22, 2021

We Love You @KapilSharmaK9 __
Get well soon!#KapilSharma — Kapil Sharma FC (@KapilFans) February 22, 2021

Praying from God __
For Speed Recovery of @KapilSharmaK9 Sir
Get Well Soon!#KapilSharma — KAPILIAN@K9 (@KAPILIANK91) February 22, 2021

Aap jaldi theek ho jao @KapilSharmaK9 sir
Good night _ — ANIKET SAHA (@aniketsaha_k9) February 22, 2021

11:11 get well soon mere Bhai @KapilSharmaK9 __

— _ S_____ _ (@mr_Satyam26k9) February 22, 2021

I wish you a healthy recovery.. May you soon get back to the best of your health!! Take Care Yourself!! Get well soon_ Mere Sher_
Keep Smiling_Stay Safe!!
Stay Strong Lifeline__ God and We all are always with you Champ_ Sir @KapilSharmaK9
Much Love __#KapilSharma pic.twitter.com/XSRpf2VBZe — _*Dj'S_Daughter*_ (@jeswani_neetu) February 23, 2021

Wishing you a speedy recovery @KapilSharmaK9 sir ___ — Tanya Singh (kapil.is.lifeline.) (@Tanya_K9_12_) February 23, 2021

None other than Kapil sharma — Ishaa__7___ (@KTHsprkls_) February 23, 2021

Reacted to the reason behind him being wheelchair bound, Kapil told Bollywood Hungama, "M good, bus gym me thorra back injury ho gyi, it will b fine in few days, thank you for the concern regards."

The comedian has taken paternity leave to be with his wife Ginni, who gave birth to a boy at the beginning of the month. The couple already has a daughter. In a recent Twitter Q and A, when a fan asked him why the "The Kapil Sharma Show" was going off air, "Because I need to be there at home with my wife to welcome our second baby."

Kapil and Ginni tied the knot on December 12, 2018. The duo has a daughter named Anayra and a baby boy together.