BOLLYWOOD legend and actor Amitabh Bachchan has been hospitalised after testing positive for corona virus.
He confirmed on his Twitter account: “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!”
The Hindustan Times reported that sources said Bachchan was admitted to a Mumbai Hospital after experiencing breathlessness, around 10pm on Saturday.
It stated that the 77-year-old actor was now stable with minor breathing problems.
Actors and other Bollywood colleagues tweeted their wishes for his quick recovery.
Taapsee Pannu wrote, “And you shall be back to health n happiness soon!champ !”
Sonu Sood wrote, “Get well soon sir.”
“Sending you tons of love and best wishes … please take care … you ll be okay very soon!,” wrote Neha Dhupia.
The actor was last seen in Shoojit Sarkar’s Gulabo Sitabo, which was released on Amazon Prime.
Two of his films, Jhund and Chehre are ready for release.
He is also working in Ayan Mukherji’s Brahmastra along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
