HIGHLIGHTS —
- Both Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan tested Corona positive.
- Amitabh Bachchan announced on twitter about this news.
- Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and other family members tested negative.
- Last time Big B was seen on screen in Gulabo Sitabo movie directed by Shoojit Sircar.
Big B has been shifted to the Nanavati hospital in Mumbai after being Corona positive on Saturday. He was brought to the hospital after complaining of breathing problems.
Amitabh was symptomatic and was self isolating before taken to hospital.
He was admitted to the hospital around 10 pm .
Big B Tweeted, ”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 !”.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan wrote on Twitter that he has been trying to call Nanavati hospital, but has received no response, “Dear Amitabh ji, I join the whole nation in wishing you a quick recovery! After all, you are the idol of millions in this country, an iconic superstar! We will all take good care of you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!,” Harsh Vardhan wrote on Twitter.”
”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 tweets.
Even after Bollywood resumes shooting, actors over the age of 65, such as Big B are banned from set due to their vulnerability to the virus.
Veteran actor popularly known as Big B, he is 77 year old . Big B was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo that was released on Amazon prime.
He is still considered to be a star attraction for everyone. Thus this news left the whole nation in shock. Bollywood and all his fans are sending pray for him.