Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test coronavirus positive, hospitalised


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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS): Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital on Saturday evening. On Twitter, the actor confirmed that he has tested COVID-19 positive.

"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.

At the time of publishing this report, Nanavati sources stated that the 77-year-old actor is not on ventilation. Further details are awaited.

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!"

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!"

"Get well soon sir," wished Sonu Sood.

Wishes were still pouring in from fans and colleagues late on Saturday night.

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".

 

After Big B, Abhishek Bachchan confirms he is COVID-19 positive

Soon after Amitabh Bachchan tweeted to confirm that he has been hospitalised with COVID-19 infection, the Bollywood icons son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, also took to social media on Saturday night to state that he has tested positive to the novel coronavirus.

"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," tweeted Abhishek, 44, on his verified account, @juniorbachchan.

Earlier in the evening, IANS had reported that Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital.

"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!" @SrBachchan had tweeted.

At the time of publishing this report, Nanavati sources stated that the 77-year-old senior actor is not on ventilation. Further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, wishes for a speedy recovery have already started pouring in from industry colleagues for both father and son.

Tweeted Sonam Kapoor: "Get well soon ab.. lots of love."

"Get well soon Abhishek ! Prayers and wishing a speedy recovery !" tweeted Dulquer Salmaan.

Neha Dhupia wrote: "@juniorbachchan get well soon.. sending you and sir @SrBachchan heaps of love and energy."

Chitrangda Singh tweeted: "Get well sooonest !! Prayers take care."

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.

Big B's upcoming films are "Chehre", "Jhund" and "Brahmastra". He is also scheduled to host season 12 of the popular quiz show, "Kaun Banega Crorepati".

 

Jaya, Aishwarya, Aaradhya test negative

The Covid-19 antigen test reports of Jaya Bachchan, her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and grand-daughter Aaradhya are negative, while swab test results are awaited.

This was reported by zeenews.india.com after Amitabh Bachchan and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, confirmed in separate tweets on Saturday evening that they had been hospitalised with the novel coronavirus infection.

Both actors were admitted to Nanavati hospital, where all the tests of the Bachchan family members were conducted.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told Zee News: "Only Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's corona report has come as of now. Their family members, staff, drivers etc have been tested for the deadly virus at Nanavati Hospital and the reports are expected to come tomorrow (July 12)."

On Saturday evening, Big B had tweeted confirming he had tested Covid positive. "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!" @SrBachchan had tweeted.

At the time of publishing this report, Nanavati sources stated that the 77-year-old senior actor is not on ventilator. Further details are awaited.

Soon after Bachchan's tweet, his son Abhishek Bachchan had tweeted to confirm that he too had tested Covid positive.

"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, 44, had tweeted on his verified account, @juniorbachchan.

 

 

  

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  • Manojb, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 13 2020

    How come whole family Had covid? Just imagine encase Government says all covid treatment should be free of Charge in Private or Government Hospital and the result of the report negative. there is positive reports . New money making business

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Jul 13 2020

    Hm,I dont understand how these big B.and his son were infected.quite possibility from their home workers?They have usually for every work two employees or self get together for private Partys ?Anyway everyone should take care ,and once infection is there immediately get treated.

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  • Alex, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 13 2020

    All must pray to God the Almighty every time of their life.
    We are all transit passengers, some one 's transit is short and some one's transit is long.
    Just think no use of all the wealth and prosperity. No one will take it to our God Almighty, it will not help any one at the moment of our presence for judgement before the Almighty.
    All we take to him is only our Good Deeds and the Help we did to the Needy and Downtrodden.
    Being humble ourselves all through this earthly transit will surely help.
    We will judge ourselves at that fraction of the moment of our Departure from this Rotten World.

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  • smr, Karkala

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was heavily criticized for one of his tweets, which claimed vibrations from clapping, blowing conch shells as part of Sunday's Janata Curfew would have reduced or destroyed corona-virus potency as it was 'amavasya', the darkest day of the month.

    The 77-year-old actor took to Twitter and, in a tweet that has now been deleted, wrote, "T-3479 An opinion given: 5 PM, 22nd Mar, 'amavasya', darkest day of month; virus, bacteria evil force at max potential & power! Clapping shankh vibrations reduce/ destroy virus potency Moon passing to new 'nakshatra' Revati. cumulative vibration betters blood circulation."

    Shameful superstitions propaganda coming from a person with such huge reach. And we have learned to let go of 'besharmi' (shamelessness) of many of our celebs but this is DANGEROUS too.

    Bachchans to Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor: Celebs clap hands, bang thalis to celebrate Janata Curfew.

    Today this T-3590 mega star seen on his roof top clapping is tested 'Covid-19' positive. The rumbo-jumbo rituals seems be not even left the superstar who is living in one of the most luxury life style in one of the high end area of the film city. One of the most crowded poor localities of 'Dharavi' had come out of the pandemic. But for Bachan's number '9' seems to be unlucky which matches with one of the number of 'Covid-19'.

    Jai Hind
    Jai Hind

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  • Smi, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Tali bajane se kuch nahi hoga.. see wat u can do from ur end to help the needy n save ur family.. criticising is easy.. appreciate the ones who deserve.. n be useful to ur family neighbors n society... There a lot Wat we can do...

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  • JCM, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    You are right Wellwisher. Mangalore. All are sailing in the same boat, right from junior to even seniors.

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  • Maria Sequiera, Boliyar / Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    May each Disagree = 1,000 best wishes/blessings.
    Who knows tomorrow our own most beloved will not be the suffering victim??
    May God bless and protect all.

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  • Anamika, BAJPE

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    My Sincere prayers to GOD to give good health to Amitji and his family.

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  • KIRAN, udupi

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Gel Well Soon Sir!!!!

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  • D M Prabhu, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Lord God, take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.

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  • Smi, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Wish & pray fr all the Covid 19 affected families for speedy recovery and condolences for all the families for who lost their beloved ones ..

    Big B n his son are hospitalised it’s a news.. but doctors nurses police and staff affected serving the nation are forgotten.. It’s never too late to thank god n the ones responsible for our safety.

    A salute to all our hero’s who is trying to help us save the lives of our loved ones...

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Smi, bajao tali !
    Good to see the humbling realization.

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  • The Dinga, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Get well soon both of you

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    It is now getting clear that COVID19 is an "airborne infection" & not exclusively spread through coughing & sneezing as thought earlier!!

    BTW, earlier there were reports that disclosing identity of CORONA patients in social media will invite strict penal action, what happened now??

    Anyway, wishing Big B & Jr. B a fast recovery!!

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Big B had Hepatitis B and probably Myasthenia gravis in the past. Hepatitis B is known to damage liver, as he has comorbidity is is correct to get admitted in a hospital in spite of mild symptoms.

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  • abu mohammed, KSA / Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    instead of tali, thaali and diya you could have practiced social distancing and hygiene!

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  • Concerned citizen, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    People might have understood by this time that Corono will not run away by clapping taali or banging thali ..

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  • Manglorean, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Lolz. Righlt said Mr. Tell this to Modi bhakts 🤣

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    We were thanking the health workers, doctors and nurses for taking care of risking their own life.
    What is needed is humble gratitude in these pandemic days.

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  • Prashanth, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    "Wash your hands once in a 20 minutes, stay home and stay fit " the message he used to give wholeday😷😷😷

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  • Eulalia D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Ohh we now know that Corona can attack any person. Big or small, for God we are all the same.
    So many Doctors, nurses n health personnel got infected. Few even laid down their lives for others. Please remember them as well.
    Get well soon Mr. Big B and the smaller B too. Please remember no human is above God.

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  • Concerned, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    They are no big "B" or small "B" in front of this pandemic deceases . Madam, all "B"'s are same... Many big personalities surrendered their life to this dreaded COVID 19 decease

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  • suhail, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    He is marketing for Hospitals by saying please get themselves tested !, why dont u and ambanis take initiative by testing Covid test for free for the working class and poor class Indians.

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  • Wellwisher, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    All we have to pray for each and every Covid19 victims recovery i/o of a particular. This is not the time and field for publicity and show off .
    All have to pray this pandemic must disappear and vanished from this universe and let all back to start their normal life at the earliest with honesty.

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    T3590 will be Amithabs next hit movie .. get well soon sir.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Mumbaikar's are all petrified, as the fear of this pestilence, has stalked the financial capital of India. The rich n the poor are falling prey to this raging pandemic !!!! Many have lost their livelihood and have gone into depression... The Bachchan families are celebrities... They will be provided with premium healthcare facilities... The common citizens are left to their fate !!! Survive or Perish !!!!

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  • Pinto, MANGALORE

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    I doubt they r telling the truth as am sure they were indoors and have not exposed themselves to the general public.... N if Abhishek is really positive Aishwarya n atleast aaradhya should test positive.


    Dhal me kuch kaala hai. Lekin corona nahin hai .

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  • Ina Mina D Noronha, Valencia , Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    ‪Why are they occupying much needed hospital beds if they have just mild symptoms?‬

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  • Raaaja, MOODBIDRI

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    ಛೇ, no chance, ಇವರಿಗೆ corona ಆಗಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ, ಯಾಕೆಂದರೆ ಇವರು TALI ಮತ್ತು THALI ಎರಡು ಹೊಡೆದ್ದಿದರು, ಅದು ಬಿಡಿ CANDAL ಮತ್ತು ದೀಪ ಸಹ ಹೊತ್ತಿಸಿದರು, ನೀವೇ ಹೇಳಿ ಇಷ್ಟ್ಟೆಲ್ಲಾ ಮಾಡಿದವರಿಗೆ CORONA ಹೇಗೆ ಬರಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯಯ???

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    They skipped early morning and bed time Gomuther consumption as informed by their leader .

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  • Balakrishna Shetty, Dubai

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    May God protect Big B and the Jr. B. Big B is the one who shot the Bollywood up to the sky.

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  • Veer, Nagpur

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    After successfully curing Prince Charles BJP Ayushman minister's Bhakth should cure Amitabh and his son. Baba Ram Dev should also use his Patakanjali here and cure both. Golden opportunity for both to advertise their Gau Moothra and gober concoction and mint money.

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    COVID-19 Have NO boundaries… nor it discriminates anyone..
    This Pandemic taken away major part of the Health & Wealth from this world..
    So, once this outbreak is over.. there will be new start & new look on economy.....not going to be same…
    Nothing works .. Just Pray.. and Do Good Things..

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  • Al Dsouza, Canada

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    My prayers for you and family for quick recovery and healing .

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  • Raaaja, Moodabidri

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    ಛೇ, ಇವರಿಗೆ corona ಹೇಗೆ ಬಂತು ಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ಇವರು TALI, ಮತ್ತು THALI ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಹೊಡೆದಿದ್ದರು ಮತ್ತು candle ದೀಪ ಕೂಡ ಹಚ್ಚಿದರು.!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Vinod Raj, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    These"re fashion to Celebrities &Politicians to declare themslves "they trsted the coronavirus positive for cheap publicity..... 😯

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  • CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    DEFINITELY ANTHONY GONSALVES WILL OVERCOME THE VILLAIN COVID 19..

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    Our prayers for Amitabh Bachchan speedy recovery.

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    Get well soon dear Amitabh Sir ji... We will pray for you.... 🙏🙏

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Wow Cynthi,

    8 Corona Viruses did not liked your comments....Hmmm...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sun, Jul 12 2020

    Hi Lan.. Sir, how are you? Those viruses are plenty... They are soo jealous even at the good wishes. What to do? I don't understand what Amitabh has done bad for them? I leave these disagrees in the flow of sankalkariya river.... Km??

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  • Shekar Moily Padebettu, Udupi/India

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    Very sad.wishing him speedy recovery.God bless him

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  • Prem, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 11 2020

    You are a brave warrior, get well soon.

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