Amitabh Bachchan reveals he is suffering from Hepatitis B

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B, but has been living normally despite the disease.

The 76-year-old actor was speaking at the launch of National Action Plan on combatting viral hepatitis in India.

Bachchan said this discrimination is “condemnable” and was shocked to know how things unfold for women suffering from the disease.

"If I can be the living example for the citizens of the country that despite being a hepatitis B patient, I am living normally,I will be glad to do so” he added .

Bachchan who is the World Health Organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region, said women must be treated with respect and dignity.

The Bollywood star said if his  voice and face can help bring awareness, and change the way people think and treat people with this disease, he will fight till the end to spread awareness for patients with   Hepatitis B

“To be discriminated like this just because they are carrying hepatitis B virus is not acceptable. I will fight for this as long as I am alive,” Bachchan said.