Amitabh, son Abhishek test positive
BOLLYWOOD MEGASTAR’S SON ABHISHEK ALSO CATCHES INFECTION
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai yesterday.
“I have tested Covid Positive ... shifted to hospital ... Hospital informing authorities. family and staff undergone tests, results awaited,” posted Bachchan.
The actor also warned all those who have been in close contact with him in the last 10 days to get themselves tested. Bachchan, who was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo that released on OTT platforms, will be seen in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Bhrahmastra.
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday and has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. Bachchan’s Covid-19 diagnosis adds to the gloom and doom in the world of Bollywood this year in which fans are still reeling from deaths of Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput.
“I have tested Covid Positive ... Shifted to hospital ... Hospital informing authorities. Family and staff undergone tests, results awaited,” posted Bachchan.
Abhishek; s positive results followed soon after. He tweeted, “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.”
The Gulabo Sitabo actor, 77, also warned all those who have been in close contact with him in the last ten days to get themselves tested for the virus.
Bachchan, who was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo that released on OTT platforms, will be seen in Ranbir Kapoorstarrer Brahmastra.
He’s an avid social media user and has been posting actively on his blog and Twitter. He has been equally active on his career front even releasing a homemade short film on the importance of staying home in Mumbai during a lockdown.
The award-winning icon, who premiered his film Gulabo Sitabo on Prime Video recently, has undergone his share of health troubles.
In the past, Bachchan — who was known for his angry young man roles in films like Coolie and Zanjeer has been admitted into a hospital for his recurring liver problem. The actor, who maintains a healthy and disciplined lifestyle, is a teetotaller and is known to maintain his health rigorously.
Wishes pour in
His Twitter post revealing his Covid-19 diagnosis prompted several Bollywood stars including Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Esha Deol to wish him a speedy recovery. “Get well soon Amit uncle. All my love and prayers,” tweeted Kapoor.
Actress Esha Deol labelled him a fighter who wins over everything in life. “You are a fighter. You will come out of this too. You win over everything. Tims time too, you will be fine Amit uncle,” tweeted Deol. Director Kunal Kohli posted: “Take care sir. Love you. Awaiting your tweet when you say you’re fine & going back home.”
Meanwhile, veteran actress Rekha’s bungalow in the Bandstand area of the Bandra locality has been sealed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after a security guard tested positive for Covid-19.