Amitabh Bachchan shared this picture. (courtesy amitabhbachchan)
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- Abhishek’s wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also tested positive
- The Bachchans are currently admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai
- Jaya Bachchan, wife of Amitabh Bachchan, tested negative
New Delhi:
Actor Amitabh Bachchan, currently at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, called reports that he just tested negative for COVID-19 “false, irresponsible, false and an incorrigible lie.” The 77-year-old actor shared a tweet in response to a Times Now report. Other networks such as News18 also reported that the actor tested negative, citing sources at Nanavati Hospital. Amitabh Bachchan announced on July 11 that he had tested positive for the virus and was in hospital – his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, announced shortly after that he had also tested positive and was also in the same hospital. Abhishek’s wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has also tested positive and has been isolated at home. Aishwarya was transferred to hospital a week later. Amitabh Bachchan’s wife Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.
See Amitabh Bachchan’s denial that he tested negative.
.. this news is incorrect, irresponsible, false and an incorrigible LIE !! https://t.co/uI2xIjMsUU
– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 23, 2020
Nanavati hospital authorities said the next day Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were admitted to have only mild symptoms and were in the isolation ward. Jalsa, the family residence in Mumbai, was cordoned off by the Brihanmumbai Corporation or BMC, as well as the three other bungalows belonging to the Bachchans. 30 property staff were being tested for COVID-19.
Amitabh Bachchan, a prolific social media user, kept his online activity going while in hospital. Among the messages he shared was one thanking fans for their concern and a note of appreciation for the medical staff.
T 3597 – In happy times, in times of illness, you our near and dear ones, our supporters, our fans have always given us unfailing love, affection and prayer .. we express our generous gratitude to all of you. hospital protocol of the circumstances, restrictive! pic.twitter.com/ksqlHvXfmo
– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 17, 2020
T 3594 (i) –
immaculate white their layered dress; dedicated to serving them; God as they incarnations; companions of the victim they; erased they have their ego; for us, they embraced care; they are the divine destination; they fly the flags of humanity … pic.twitter.com/kTlROPIn4u
– Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 14, 2020
The coronavirus has hit several households in Bollywood, with staff members working for Aamir Khan, Karan Johar and Boney Kapoor tested positive. Rekha’s bungalow was sealed after her security staff caught the virus. Several television actors have also tested positive.
Amitabh Bachchan, affectionately known as Big B, is the star of beloved films such as Sholay, Deewar and Amar Akbar Anthony. He was last seen in Gulabo Sitabo, which was the first major Bollywood production to air on an OTT platform instead of hitting theaters.
