Bollywood Star Amitabh Bachchan and his Son Abhishek Test Coronavirus Positive

On 11^th July, 2020 Superstar Amitabh Bachchan along with his son Abhishek, tested positive for Covid-19. Senior Bachchan has been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital.

Nanavati Hospital spokesperson confirmed that Bachchan got admitted late in the evening. “He is undergoing a series of tests,” he said.

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan, on Saturday, also said that they have tested positive for coronavirus and have been taken to a hospital.

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After the news of the Big B being admitted started circulating on Saturday night, the thespian confirmed on Twitter. The 77-year-old actor revealed that his family and staff as well had been tested and the results were awaited.

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

Abhishek too announced his Covid-positive status via a tweet. “Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for Covid-19,” he tweeted. He said both have mild symptoms and are in hospital.

The 44-year-old, who made his OTT debut this weekend with the thriller 'Breathe', also requested everyone to stay calm and went on to add that they had "informed all the required authorities". He also wrote that the actor and his family were complying with the BMC.

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

According to the sources, Amitabh Bachchan is asymptomatic and stable and he is at the Respiratory Isolation Unit at the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Affectionately known as "Big B", Amitabh Bachchan lives in Mumbai, which has been one of the worst hit cities by the deadly respiratory disease in India, recording 91,745 cases and 5,244 deaths so far, second only to Delhi.

Amitabh, whose various hospitalisations in July 1982 and December 2005 have been closely followed by his fans, has been vocal about his ailments, including tuberculosis and Hepatitis B.

Both #AmitabhBachchan and Abhishek Bachchan underwent Antigen test & they have tested positive for #COVID19. Other family members including Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were also tested, their results will come tomorrow: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope pic.twitter.com/iXpuFJR1xQ

— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2020

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Bollywood recently resumed film shoots after a months-long hiatus following the imposition of a nationwide lockdown in India in late March.

But actors over the age of 65, such as Mr Bachchan, are banned from set due to their vulnerability to the virus.

Mr. Bachchan's announcement prompted a wave of wishes from people wishing him a quick recovery.

Extremely saddened to hear the news of Shri #AmitabhBachchan Ji testing COVID Positive.
Praying for his strength & speedy recovery. @SrBachchan please get well soon!

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 11, 2020