Veteran actor Dharmendra receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Mumbai: Veteran actor Dharmendra has received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

The 85-year-old actor shared the news of his vaccination on Twitter and urged his followers on the microblogging site to get the shot.

"It's definitely not a show off... but to inspire you all... Friends, please take care, Dharmendra wrote alongside a short video of him getting vaccinated.

In the clip, the veteran star also asked people to continue wearing masks, maintain social distancing and follow other Covid-19 safety protocols.