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Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19

Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19

Along with her husband and father-in-law, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan and her 8-year-old daughter also contracted the virus
Updated 12 Jul, 2020

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, his son and two other family members have tested positive for the coronavirus in Mumbai, India’s financial and entertainment capital, a government minister said Sunday.

The Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said that Amitabh Bachchan was in stable condition with mild symptoms in an isolation unit.

Bachchan, 77, said in a tweet Saturday that he had tested positive and appealed to those who were in close proximity to him in the past 10 days to get themselves tested.

His son, Abhishek Bachchan, 44, tweeted Saturday night that he also had tested positive and was in a hospital.

“Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to the hospital,” he wrote. “I request all to stay calm and not panic.”

Maharashtra state Health Minister Rajesh Tope tweeted Sunday that Abhishek Bachchan’s wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and their 8-year-old daughter had also tested positive. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a top Bollywood actress.

Tope didn’t say whether Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya were quarantined at home or were also hospitalized.

The elder Bachchan has acted in more than 200 Indian films over the past five decades. He is also a former politician and a television host.

The Bachchans are often called Bollywood’s first family. His wife, Jaya, is also an actress and a one-time member of Parliament. Their son, Abhishek, and daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, are Bollywood superstars as well.

The Press Trust of India news agency cited Tope as saying Amitabh Bachchan and his son had a cough and fever. “They underwent rapid antigen test and (results) came positive,″ he said.

Since Amitabh Bachchan is comorbid, he got himself admitted to the hospital, the minister said.

In 2015, the actor revealed that he had been treated for Hepatitis B for more than two decades and lost more than 75% of his liver to the disease.

Mumbai is among the Indian cities worst hit by the coronavirus. On Sunday, the country’s virus caseload reached near 850,000, with 28,637 new cases announced, a new single-day high for India.

Comments

bhaRAT© Jul 12, 2020 04:06pm
Stay safe. In Mumbai, Covid 19 is spreading like a wild fire.
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Sheraz Ali Rizvi Jul 12, 2020 04:07pm
India will be No1 once this pandemic is over
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 12, 2020 05:10pm
Covid-19 is for all and does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, caste, class, race, ethnicity, position, wealth, health and wisdom.
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Nishant Jul 12, 2020 06:14pm
Get well soon.
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M. Saeedtern world proceeds. Jul 12, 2020 06:25pm
The entire family got infected. They should have taken better precautions.
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well wisher Jul 12, 2020 06:44pm
Get well soon all Bachans. We pray for your good health.
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Ahmad Jul 12, 2020 06:58pm
Get well soon both of you especially big B sb. We Pakistani are your as big fans as Indians. A lot of prayers for your wellbeing.
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Srinivasa Iyer Jul 12, 2020 07:17pm
Looks like Covid is dreadful disease and I request China to spare Aishwarya.
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THE MORNING STAR, MD. Jul 12, 2020 07:19pm
Best wishes make a quick recovery.
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Taj Ahmad Jul 12, 2020 07:21pm
Hope and pray all come out good for the AB entire family. Ameen.
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Sri1 Jul 12, 2020 07:41pm
@BHARAT© "In Mumbai, Covid 19 is spreading like a wild fire" It is spreading like wild fire all over the subcontinent, but for differences in rates of testing and for not admitting for fear of social stigma. It's all the usual showcase story of how each place has historically been.
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AGAKHAN Jul 12, 2020 07:50pm
Best wishes to the Bachchan family- prayers for the speedy and healthy recovery.
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Sami Jul 12, 2020 07:54pm
Prayers for your full recovery sir. From Pak.
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Kainth Jul 12, 2020 08:05pm
Get well soon
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Dan Jul 12, 2020 09:04pm
@Sheraz Ali Rizvi and you are gloating?
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Shahid Tanvir Jul 12, 2020 09:49pm
GET WELL SOON. YOU ARE ALL GREAT HUMAN BEINGS.
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WAarsi Jul 12, 2020 11:26pm
Get well soon Sahab, best wishes from Pakistan
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WAarsi Jul 12, 2020 11:28pm
Please.. do not make this platform to play dirty politics. A real legend is not well.. let’s pray for his complete and speedy recovery. Greetings from a Pakistani fan of Mr Bachan
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Shahid Khan Jul 12, 2020 11:53pm
Mr. Amitabh Bachan and Family, We are praying for your good health. Get well soon!
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Pathanoo Jul 13, 2020 12:02am
WOW!! I did not know that Amitabh Bacchan had lost 75% of his lungs to Hepatitis B. This could be a problem if this virus takes a negative turn in him. Bacchan would be in toruble. I pray he gets well soon.
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Shami Jul 13, 2020 02:00am
Even Bollywood not safe anymore..
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SMJ Jul 13, 2020 02:38am
We are all human beings and our lives are precious. I wish and pray for all to stay safe. Please take care.
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Babu Jul 13, 2020 05:51am
Don ka intezaar toh gyarah mulkon ki police kar rahi hai! Corona Don ko pakad sakta hai, toh aapko kyun nahi? Stay home, stay safe! Wishing speedy recovery to Mr Bachchan and family!
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Ali da Malanga Jul 13, 2020 06:12am
These actors did not say even a single word to show their sympathy for the victims of the Dehli carnage or the massacre of the people of Kashmir.
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gary ira Jul 13, 2020 07:29am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad -correct and just like nature, we must treat everyone equal and give equal attention to all infected
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VIKAS HAJELA Jul 13, 2020 08:29am
People of Pakistan are so lovey, wish this pandemic is over and all of us prosperous.
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KT Jul 13, 2020 11:51am
Corona does not spare celebrities. Precautions must be taken by everyone. Those who can afford should do Covid -19 test every month. Specially if there is minor infant or old person living with you.
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INDEPENDENT Jul 14, 2020 08:45am
Good wishes from Pakistan. I am great fan of Amitabh Bachchan sahib. Good wishes and duas for Amitabh Bachchan and family for good health and quick recovery . INSHALLAH!!!!!
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