Bollywood's legend actor, Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan have both tested positive for COVID-19. Senior Bachchan was rushed to hospital Saturday night around 10pm when he experienced breathing problems.
Amitabh Bachchan added his family is also being tested. He confirmed the news of him having the coronavirus via Twitter.
T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020
All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !
Actors and other Bollywood colleagues have tweeted their wishes for his quick recovery.
Taapsee Pannu wrote, “And you shall be back to health n happiness soon!champ !”
And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! ❤️ champ ! https://t.co/CgpoHvlgqe
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 11, 2020
Sonu Sood wrote, “Get well soon sir.”
Get well soon sir. https://t.co/3jQHlmy1YE
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 11, 2020
“Sending you tons of love and best wishes ... please take care ... you ll be okay very soon!,” wrote Neha Dhupia.
Sending you tons of love and best wishes ... please take care ... you ll be okay very soon! ❤️😇 https://t.co/D1fvhR5poy
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 11, 2020
The actor was last seen in Shoojit Sarkar’s Gulabo Sitabo, which released on Amazon Prime. Two of his films, Jhund and Chehre are ready for release. He is also working in Ayan Mukherji’s Brahmastra along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.