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Mumbai
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 77, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and was admitted to hospital in Mumbai, with his actor son Abhishek -- who also announced he had the virus -- saying both cases were mild.
“I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital,” Amitabh Bachchan told his 43 million Twitter followers. “All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!”
His son Abhishek added “both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital... I request all to stay calm and not panic.”
Millions of Indians revere Amitabh Bachchan, hanging on his every word, seeking his blessings and congregating outside his Mumbai bungalow every year on October 11, his birthday.
Affectionately known as “Big B”, he shot to stardom in the early 1970s in huge hit movies such as “Zanjeer” and “Sholay”.
Abhishek Bachchan, 44, is also a successful Bollywood actor and producer, and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai.
India’s nationwide coronavirus toll rose on Saturday to 820,916 cases -- the third highest in the world -- with 22,123 deaths.
Health workers have complained about stretched facilities and severe staff shortages. Critics say the vast country is not testing enough and many infections are undiagnosed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has eased lockdown restrictions despite a surge in cases, but he has warned the nation to be more cautious.
According to local media, Bachchan was being treated at Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital.
As best wishes poured in on Saturday, former Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar tweeted “praying for your good health and quick recovery.”
The Mumbai region, which accounts for about a quarter of India’s virus deaths, has suffered a new surge in infections, forcing authorities to build makeshift hospitals and quarantine facilities.
Mumbai
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 77, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and was admitted to hospital in Mumbai, with his actor son Abhishek -- who also announced he had the virus -- saying both cases were mild.
“I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital,” Amitabh Bachchan told his 43 million Twitter followers. “All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!”
His son Abhishek added “both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital... I request all to stay calm and not panic.”
Millions of Indians revere Amitabh Bachchan, hanging on his every word, seeking his blessings and congregating outside his Mumbai bungalow every year on October 11, his birthday.
Affectionately known as “Big B”, he shot to stardom in the early 1970s in huge hit movies such as “Zanjeer” and “Sholay”.
Abhishek Bachchan, 44, is also a successful Bollywood actor and producer, and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai.
India’s nationwide coronavirus toll rose on Saturday to 820,916 cases -- the third highest in the world -- with 22,123 deaths.
Health workers have complained about stretched facilities and severe staff shortages. Critics say the vast country is not testing enough and many infections are undiagnosed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has eased lockdown restrictions despite a surge in cases, but he has warned the nation to be more cautious.
According to local media, Bachchan was being treated at Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital.
As best wishes poured in on Saturday, former Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar tweeted “praying for your good health and quick recovery.”
The Mumbai region, which accounts for about a quarter of India’s virus deaths, has suffered a new surge in infections, forcing authorities to build makeshift hospitals and quarantine facilities.
