Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital
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After actor Amitabh Bachchan tested positive for Coronavirus on Saturday and was admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital, his son Abhishek Bachchan also tested positive for the virus.
Abhishek shared the news on Twitter. He 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
The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them. ??
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020
Earlier, Amitabh had taken to Twitter to apprise his fans that he has 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!” tweeted @SrBachchan.
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
Meanwhile, wishes for a speedy recovery have already started pouring in from industry colleagues.
Taapsee Pannu, who worked with Bachchan in “Badla” last year, wrote on social media: “And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! champ!”
And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! ❤️ champ ! https://t.co/CgpoHvlgqe
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 11, 2020
Malayalam superstar Mammooty tweeted: “Get well soon sir.”
“Get well soon sir! Wishing you a speedy recovery,” tweeted Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu.
“Oh no! Take care, Sir! Get well soon! Sending you tonnes of love and good wishes!” wrote Ranveer Shorey on Twitter.
Boney Kapoor tweeted: “Get well soon Amit ji.”
Neha Dhupia wrote: “Sending you tons of love and best wishes… Please take care… you ll be okay very soon!”
Sending you tons of love and best wishes … please take care … you ll be okay very soon! ❤️? https://t.co/D1fvhR5poy
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 11, 2020
“Get well soon sir,” wished Sonu Sood.
Get well soon sir. https://t.co/3jQHlmy1YE
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 11, 2020
Wishes were still pouring in from fans and colleagues late on Saturday night.
Abhishek Bachchan’s latest screen outing, the web series “Breathe: Into The Shadows”, launched on Friday.
Amitabh Bachchan was recently seen in Shoojit Sircar’s “Gulabo Sitabo”, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, which was released digitally.
His upcoming films are “Chehre”, “Jhund” and “Brahmastra”. He is also scheduled to host season 12 of the popular quiz show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.
By EP Web Desk
