Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital.
Amitabh took to Twitter to share the news. He tweeted, “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
Soon after Amitabh Bachchan shared his coronavirus diagnosis, his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Abhishek took to Twitter and wrote, “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.”
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
A Nanavati hospital official told indianexpress.com that both Amitabh and Abhishek are stable.
Celebrities across India took to social media to wish Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan a speedy recovery.
Taapsee Pannu tweeted, “And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! champ!”
Neha Dhupia posted on Twitter, “Sending you tons of love and best wishes … please take care … you ll be okay very soon!”
“Prayers sir. Praying for your early recovery,” Hansal Mehta said via Twitter.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Sir @SrBachchan ???????? https://t.co/FatWMDGWg2
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 11, 2020
Prayers sir !! Sending you lots of love and strength. ???? https://t.co/9LsFvbZIXq
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) July 11, 2020
Praying for the well being of you and your family.. ???????? Get well soonest! #RabRaakha ???? @juniorbachchan @SrBachchan https://t.co/rhgPTuqKM5
— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) July 11, 2020
Wish u a super speedy recovery AB @juniorbachchan ❤️❤️ take care and loads of prayers and healing !!!
— siddharth malhotra (@sidpmalhotra) July 11, 2020