An archive photo of Amitabh Bachchan with his son Abhishek in Mumbai
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- Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek are in Nanavati hospital
- “They are receiving supportive therapy,” said the hospital source.
- “They are both clinically stable,” added the source.
New Delhi:
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 77, and his son Abhishek, 44, who are currently in an isolation room at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai because of their diagnosis of COVID-19, they do not need “aggressive treatment,” said a hospital source, the PTI news agency reported. Big B and Abhishek are on “supportive therapy,” the source added. “They are both in the (isolation) room and are clinically stable. At present, they do not require aggressive treatment. They agree to the first line of medication. They are receiving therapy support, “said PTI citing the hospital insider. . “Their vitality and their appetite are going well,” added the source. Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek revealed their diagnosis of coronavirus on Saturday, saying they had “mild symptoms” and asking fans to “keep calm.” A hospital statement on Sunday morning said that Mr. Bachchan and Abhishek were “stable with mild symptoms”.
Abhishek’s wife, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and their eight-year-old daughter have also tested positive for coronavirus and are isolated at home. Abhishek tweeted on Sunday that they were quarantining themselves at home.
Abhishek also confirmed on Sunday that he and his father will remain in Nanavati hospital until doctors advise otherwise: “My father and I remain in hospital until doctors decide otherwise.
My father and I stay in the hospital until the doctors decide otherwise. Everyone, please stay safe and secure. Please follow all the rules!
– Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 12, 2020
Showered with good wishes and recovery messages, Amitabh Bachchan thanked his supporters on Twitter with this message: “It will not be possible for me to recognize and answer all the prayers and wishes expressed by them who have expressed their concern for Abhishek, Aishwarya and me.”
T 3592 – It will not be possible for me to recognize and answer all the prayers and wishes expressed by them who expressed their concern for Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya and me ..
I put my hands together and say ..
Thank you for your eternal love and affection ..– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12, 2020
During the lockdown, Amitabh Bachchan frequently blogged about the job for long hours with detailed warnings that appropriate precautionary measures were in place on the sets. Mr. Bachchan was filming for the next season of Kaun Banega Crorepati and also for some videos applauding the COVID-19 warriors.
Meanwhile, the four bungalows of Amitabh Bachchan – Pratiksha, Janak, Vatsa and Jalsa, where the actor currently lives with his family – were sealed off on Sunday by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
(With PTI inputs)
