Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai this evening. The actor took to his Twitter to disclose that he was tested positive for novel Coronavirus (CoVID-19). Moments later, news broke out that his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan was also tested positive. The nation is in complete shock right now.
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The 77 years old actor, Amitabh Bachchan who works mainly in the Hindi film industry, is the biggest name in Indian cinema right now. He worked in more than 175 movies in his 51 years career. In his late 70s, he is still active and doing some challenging physical roles in his movies.
Today, evening he was admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. After a while, the actor tweeted that he was tested positive for CoVID-19. He wrote, “T 3590 -I have tested Covid positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests, results awaited. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!”
T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..
All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020
Moment later, his son Abhishek Bachchan was also tested positive for CoVID-19. Since these news broke out, the whole nation is in complete shock and disbelief. Amitabh’s well wisher and fans have started praying for the actors health.
Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID 19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you. 🙏🏽
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020
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Amitabh is often seen raising awareness about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic through his videos and tweets. The ‘Mahanayak’ of the industry has all the love and prayers from the fans.
The star has been reigning over the silver screen for more than 45 years. His contribution to the world cinema is unparalleled, through his performance the actor has inspired millions across the globe.
The Bollywood people took their twitter to wish the stars a speedy recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏 Get well soon Amit ji
— Sanjay Mishra (@imsanjaimishra) July 11, 2020
Get well soon amit uncle. All my love and prayers..
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) July 11, 2020
On the work front the actor was recently seen on Gulabo Sitabo alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and will next be seen on Ayan Mukerje Brahmastra.