Abhishek Bachchan in a still image from the video (Courtesy: Bachchan)
Strong points
- He was hospitalized for almost a month after testing positive
- The actor was released on August 10.
- Abhishek Bachchan recently made his digital debut with ‘Breathe’
New Delhi:
Actor Abhishek Bachchan, a COVID-19 survivor, shared a message on his social media accounts urging everyone to wear their masks and not to “take the virus lightly.” On Instagram, Abhishek shared a clip of himself saying, “Whenever you go out or are with someone, keep your mask on, guys. It’s important.” Yes, he wears his own mask in the mail. He hashtagged his message #SpeakingFromExperience – Abhishek Bachchan was in hospital for nearly a month after testing positive for coronavirus; he was released on August 10. The 44-year-old actor’s public service announcement comes as coronavirus cases increase in the country.
See Abhishek’s post here:
India is currently the second most affected country in terms of number of virus cases, just behind the United States, and has just seen its biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths associates.
Almost the entire Bachchan family tested positive for COVID-19 in July – Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were taken to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai on July 11; a day later, Abhishek’s wife, Aishwarya, and their eight-year-old daughter also tested positive – they were isolated at home for a week before being transferred to hospital. The Bachchan Jalsa Residence and adjacent properties have been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Corporation or BMC.
Aishwarya was released from the hospital on July 27; a few days later, on August 2, Amitabh Bachchan followed. Abhishek, however, ended up staying in the hospital for 29 days before eventually testing negative and being allowed to return home.
Abhishek Bachchan was last seen in the second season of the web series Breathe, making its digital debut. Its line-up includes The big bull, which will be released on an OTT platform, and Bob Biswas, based on the fan-favorite hitman in the film Kahaani. Abhishek’s father, Amitabh Bachchan, returned to work recently and shared photos from the set of the new season of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, which it hosts.
