New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted late Saturday night that he tested positive for Covid-19 and had been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.
In his Twitter post, he said his family and staff had been tested for the infection, and results were awaited. He also asked everyone who had come in contact with him in the last 10 days to get tested as well.
In less than an hour, his son, actor Abhishek Backchan also tweeted he too had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The 77-year-old actor was admitted to Nanavati Hospital, news agency PTI reported.
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
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
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said both father and son underwent rapid antigen test.
“Amitabh Bachchan ji and Abhishek had mild symptoms. They had cough and fever. They underwent rapid antigen test and (result) came positive. Since he (Amitabh) is co-morbid he has got himself admitted to the hospital. They both are normal. Their test was conducted today at the Nanavati hospital,” the minister told PTI.
Friends from the film fraternity and fans took to social media to wish both the Bachchans a speedy recovery.
And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! ❤️ champ ! https://t.co/CgpoHvlgqe
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 11, 2020
You take good care of yourself. You and Sir will be absolutely fine. Sending you healing prayers and love ❤️?
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) July 11, 2020
Get well soon sir ! Wishing you a speedy recovery…
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 11, 2020
Prayers sir !! Sending you lots of love and strength. ? https://t.co/9LsFvbZIXq
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) July 11, 2020
Get well soon ab.. lots of love ?
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) July 11, 2020
Get well soon amit uncle. All my love and prayers..
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) July 11, 2020
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted the power of a billion prayers to them.
Sir, we wish you a speedy recovery. The power of a billion prayers is with you. https://t.co/vxlSowqvnh
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 12, 2020
Amitabh Bachchan, who has spoken actively on the need for personal hygiene and social distancing during the pandemic, was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo, which released on Amazon Prime Video in June. He is also set to host the 12th season of hit show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Abhishek Bachchan latest venture is the thriller Breathe: Into the Shadows, streaming on Amazon Prime, which also starred Nithya Menon.
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