Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from Nanavati hospital on Sunday after being treated for the for the coronavirus for three weeks. The veteran actor took to Twitter to break the news of his release from the hospital.
T 3613 - I have tested CoVid- have been discharged. I am back home in solitary quarantine.
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 2, 2020
Grace of the Almighty, blessings of Ma Babuji, prayers & duas of near & dear & friends fans EF .. and the excellent care and nursing at Nanavati made it possible for me to see this day . pic.twitter.com/76jWbN5hvM
His son , Abhishek Bachchan, who was also hospitalized alongside his father on July 11 hasn't been discharged. He is still in Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital with the virus and he broke the news over social media as well.
I, Unfortunately due to some comorbidities remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. 🙏🏽
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 2, 2020
I’ll beat this and come back healthier! Promise. 💪🏽
The Bachchan family's daughter in law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and the 8-year-old granddaughter, both also contracted the virus, but were discharged from Nanavati hospital last week after recovering. Amitabh Bachchan's wife, Jaya, and the couple's daughter Shweta Nanda tested negative for COVID-19.