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Celebrities wish ‘speedy recovery’ for Bachchans: Amitabh thanks fans for their prayers

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan health news update: Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan are hospitalised at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. They were tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.

By: Entertainment Desk
New Delhi | Updated: July 13, 2020 07:41 IST
Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan test positive for coronavirus. (Express Photos by Pradip Das)

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, 77, has been tested positive for coronavirus. The actor shared his medical condition via Twitter where he mentioned that he has been hospitalised. Big B also shared that all his family members, as well as staff members, have undergone tests, but the results are awaited. He also requested everyone who had come in his contact in the last ten days to get tested.

Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet read, “I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!”

Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital.

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Just minutes after Amitabh Bachchan shared his medical condition, Abhishek Bachchan revealed that he, too, has been tested positive for coronavirus. Abhishek has been admitted to Nanavati hospital with mild symptoms.

Abhishek shared on Twitter, “Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID 19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you.”

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He shared another tweet where he wrote, “The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them.”

Soon after Amitabh and Abhishek shared the news on Twitter, their fans started wishing for their recovery. Celebrities including Mammootty, Hansal Mehta, Taapsee Pannu, Manoj Bajpayee, Sonu Sood, Dulquer Salmaan, Rajkummar Rao, Anupam Kher, Bhumi Pednekar and Mahesh Babu among many others shared wishes for their fast recovery.

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Celebrities pray for Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's speedy recovery. Read the updates in Tamil.

22:21 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Thank you for your eternal love and affection'

Actor Amitabh Bachchan thanked his well-wishers for their "eternal love and affection."

22:09 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Amitabh Bachchan thanks his fans

Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog and thanked his fans for their prayers and wishes for a "speedy recovery."

"My dearest Ef .. your concern, your prayers and your wishes for Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya and me for a speedy recovery has filled me with unending gratitude .. I thank you all" the actor wrote.

21:16 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Once a tiger always a tiger'

Angad Bedi shared a throwback photo of himself with Amitabh Bachchan and wrote, "Once a tiger always a tiger!!! AUR rishte main to aap... naam hai Shahenshah!!!! Stay strong sir and see you real soon. Waheguru shakti de @amitabhbachchan"

20:40 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Sending lots of positive energy your way'

Dabboo Ratnani posted a throwback picture on Instagram featuring his family with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan. He wrote, "Love , Love & Some More Love for our darling #aaradhya & dear @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb. Sending lots of positive energy your way. Heal Soon. Adore you both"

20:04 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Sophie Choudry sends warm wishes

Sophie Choudry, in response to Abhishek Bachchan's tweet, wrote, "Lots of love and prayers for all of you AB. You will all be well in no time"

19:33 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Rahul Dev prays for speedy recovery

In response to Abhishek Bachchan's tweet on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan testing positive for Covid-19, Rahul Dev wrote, "Strength and prayers for a speedy recovery."

19:09 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Remain cautious and safe'

Abhishek Bachchan has urged his fans to stay cautious and safe. He informed that Amitabh Bachchan and he will stay in hospital "till the doctors decide otherwise."

"My father and I remain in hospital till the doctors decide otherwise. Everyone please remain cautious and safe. Please follow all rules," he tweeted.

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18:52 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Aishwarya, Aaradhya tested Covid-19 positive: Abhishek Bachchan confirms

On Sunday evening, Abhishek Bachchan informed his fans on Twitter that his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and his daughter Aaradhya have been tested positive for Covid-19. The actor tweeted, "Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. They will be self quarantining at home. The BMC has been updated of their situation and are doing the needful.The rest of the family including my Mother have tested negative. Thank you all for your wishes and prayers"

16:48 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Riteish Deshmukh send wishes for speedy recovery
16:44 (IST)12 Jul 2020
"So much positive energy and love right now"

Pooja Hegde tweeted, "Ditto Sending @SrBachchan, @juniorbachchan, #AishwaryaRai and #Aradhya SO much positive energy and love right now."

16:33 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Jaya Bachchan tests negative for coronavirus

Mumbai Mayor has said that Jaya Bachchan has tested negative for coronavirus. Bachchan residence is now a containment zone and all residents have been quarantined for 14 days.

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15:56 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow Janak being sealed by BMC

15:24 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Power and strength is synonymous with you'

Bhumi Pednekar tweeted, "The entire nation is praying for your quick recovery sir...power and strength is synonymous with you @SrBachchan."

14:49 (IST)12 Jul 2020
BMC tests 6 high-risk family members of Bachchan household

14:36 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Manoj Bajpayee sends best wishes

Manoj Bajpayee tweeted, "Wishing you a speedy recovery Sir @SrBachchan."

14:21 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Jagapathi Babu prays for Amitabh Bachchan

Jagapathi Babu said, "Get well soon Amitabh Ji. Prayers for your speedy recovery!!"

14:05 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Paresh Rawal sends wishes

Politician and actor Paresh Rawal tweeted, "Get well soon sir . Be god with you and stay blessed. @SrBachchan."

13:51 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Abhishek Bachchan's Breathe co-star Amit Sadh to get tested for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh on Sunday said he would undergo the test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure, a day after his Breathe: Into The Shadows co-star Abhishek Bachchan confirmed he had tested positive for novel coronavirus.

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13:28 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan: Looking forward to see you both in good health
13:11 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Amitabh and Abhishek ‘feeling better’ after COVID-19 diagnosis

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan are “feeling better” as they get treated for coronavirus at Nanavati Hospital, Dr Abdul Samad Ansari, director of Critical Care Services at the hospital, said on Sunday.

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12:59 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Amit Sadh wishes Amitabh and Abhishek speedy recovery
12:34 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Fans pray for Amitabh and Abhishek's health in a Ujjain temple
12:30 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Strength and positive vibes'

Armaan Malik tweeted, "Hope both Amit ji and Abhishek get well soon! Sending them strength and positive vibes  @SrBachchan @juniorbachchan."

12:09 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Shoaib Akhtar hopes for Amitabh's speedy recovery

Former Pakistani cricketer shared on Twitter, "Get well soon Amit Ji @SrBachchan. Prayers for a speedy recovery."

11:48 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Papon sends best wishes

Singer Papon tweeted, "Wish you a very speedy recovery @SrBachchan ji!"

11:30 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Become an icon again for survival and wellness'

Tamil cinema superstar Kamal Haasan tweeted, "I wish both the Bachchans @SrBachchan @juniorbachchan a speedy recovery. I trust the Indian doctors and Sr. Bachchan's will to overcome health hazards. Get well soon and become an icon again for survival and wellness."

11:09 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'He will soon be fit and fine in a day or two'

Dharmendra tweeted, "Amit , get well soon. I am sure of my courageous younger brother......he will soon be fit and fine in a day or two ...Jaya, don’t worry...every thing will be fine my brave baby....Look after yourself and everyone at home.....Love you all......take care."

10:52 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Sending you both lots of love'

Anil Kapoor wrote on Twitter, "Wishing you a speedy recovery! @SrBachchan @juniorbachchan! Sending you both lots of love and good energy!!"

10:38 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Bachchan residence declared 'containment zone' by BMC
10:30 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Akshay Kumar sends wishes

Akshay Kumar wrote in a reply to Amitabh, "Praying for your speedy recovery Sir. Love and prayers ??."

10:08 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Sending loads of love and prayers'

Sonu Sood tweeted, "Get well soon mere bhai @juniorbachchan. Two hearts wishing u and @SrBachchan sir a speedy recovery. Sending loads of love and prayers my brother."

09:53 (IST)12 Jul 2020
BMC's sanitation workers arrive at Amitabh Bachchan's residence Jalsa
09:39 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'An era is unwell'

Central Board of Film Certificatio Chairperson and noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi tweeted, "... ?? ??? ??????? ??,an era is unwell. We need our positive energies and collective Prayers for Amit ji and Abhishek’s @juniorbachchan speedy recovery #AmitabhBachchan #AbhishekBachchan #Amitji."

09:23 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Parineeti Chopra wishes Amitabh speedy recovery
09:08 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Good things happen to good people'

Ashish Chowdhry wrote on Twitter, "Ok I feel more angered than ever with China now that our very favourite @SrBachchan has been victim to this highly unwanted #coronavirus. Wishing the best to AmitJi and the ever happy @juniorbachchan for a jiffy of a recovery. All will be well. Good things happen to good people."

08:57 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'He’s always stood tall'

Shekhar Kapur posted on Twitter, "He’s always stood tall. They’ve been more storms in his life than most people I know. But he’s always stood tall. As he will again, I’m sure in face of #COVID19. Thanks for putting out the message so firmly @SrBachchan so we all know our responsibilities to ourselves and to others."

08:45 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'You have the prayers and love of billions with you'
08:36 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'You are in our prayers'

Vishal Bhardwaj mentioned on Twitter, "Amit ji and @juniorbachchan Get well soon. You are in our prayers."

08:27 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Amitabh Bachchan is stable'

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital PRO said Amitabh Bachchan is stable with mild symptoms and is currently admitted in the isolation unit of the hospital.

08:13 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Best wishes for a speedy recovery'

Nikkhil Advani took to Twitter and wrote, "Hey @juniorbachchan best wishes for a speedy recovery. In the meantime sit back and enjoy the most well deserved reviews for #BreatheIntoTheShadows See you on the other side baba. Big big hug." 

07:58 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Hema Malini on Amitabh Bachchan

Hema Malini shared on Twitter, "Amit ji has tested positive & has been admitted to Nanavati hospital. I pray for his well being & I’m sure that with all our collective prayers, he will come out of this safely."

02:01 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's test results awaited

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told ANI, "Both Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan underwent antigen test and they have tested positive for COVID-19. Other family members including Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were also tested. Their results will come on Sunday."

01:57 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Sending you prayers and positive energy'
01:53 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Loads of prayers and love'

Tara Sharma Saluja wrote on Twitter, "Oh no. Get well soon ABJ and Amit Uncle ..Loads of prayers and love @juniorbachchan @SrBachchan"

01:35 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'We are all praying for you'

"Wishing @SrBachchan sir & @juniorbachchan a speedy recovery. We’re all praying for you! Get well super soon! Take care," Vivek Anand Oberoi said via Twitter.

01:29 (IST)12 Jul 2020
South Indian stars pray for Bachchan's speedy recovery
01:25 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'This too shall pass'

Vinay Pathak tweeted, "Wishing you and @juniorbachchan a speedy recovery sir! Pl get well soon. This too shall pass ?? Our wishes and prayers are with thee always ??"

01:21 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Praying for Amitabh Bachchan ji strength & speedy recovery'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on Twitter, "Extremely saddened to hear the news of Shri #AmitabhBachchan Ji testing COVID Positive. Praying for his strength & speedy recovery. @SrBachchan please get well soon!"

01:18 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Take care Amit ji'

Sachin Tendulkar mentioned on Twitter, "Take care Amit ji. Praying for your good health and quick recovery. ??"

01:17 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'We are all cheering for you'
01:14 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'The prayers and good wishes of the entire country are behind you'
01:12 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Prachi Desai on Amitabh & Abhishek

Prachi Desai wished Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan the 'speediest recovery'. She also wished for the good health of other family members.

01:09 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Wishing you the speediest recovery'

Shahid Kapoor took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishing you the speediest recovery Amitji and Abhishek. Wishing the entire family the best of health. Much love."

01:07 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'You have our prayers and love to see you through'

Simi Garewal wrote on Twitter, "Dearest Abhishek..so so sorry to hear about this - but I know you both will be fit and fine soon - you have our prayers and love to see you through."

01:06 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'I am sure all will be well soon'

Boney Kapoor shared on Twitter, "Praying for a speedy recovery for Amitji and you too Abhishek. I am sure all will be well soon. Much warmth."

01:05 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Get back home safe & healthy'

"Get well soon buddy ... sending love and prayers to u & Amit uncle ... get bk home safe & healthy @juniorbachchan @SrBachchan," Esha Deol said via Twitter.

01:02 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Praying for your family’s good health'

Daisy Shah tweeted, "Get well soon AB.. Praying for u and ur family’s good health @juniorbachchan"

01:00 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Amitabh & Abhishek
00:57 (IST)12 Jul 2020
Amjad Ali Khan on Amitabh & Abhishek
00:53 (IST)12 Jul 2020
'Praying for you and Amitji'

Preity Zinta posted on Twitter, "Take care of yourself @juniorbachchan and get well soon. Praying for you and Amitji. Love you loads"

On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan had shot a few advertisements for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, but those were all shot at home. He was due to start shooting the next season soon. His previous film, Gulabo Sitabo, also starring Ayushmann Khurrana, was released digitally on Amazon Prime Video due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Abhishek Bachchan, on the other hand, had been photographed visiting a dubbing studio after the lockdown started easing. His debut web series Breathe: Into the Shadows started streaming on July 10 on Amazon Prime Video.

Amitabh Bachchan had recently shared a photo with his children, Abhishek and Shweta, with the caption that read, "How did they grow up so fast?" The photo showed them as kids in Amitabh Bachchan's arms, and as adults sitting right next to him.

Amitabh had earlier recorded a public service announcement for the government where he requested people to sanitise their hands and keep their surroundings clean. This message was circulated at the start of the coronavirus outbreak.

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