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Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for coronavirus

Abhishek Bachchan also tested positive for COVID-19

By Web Desk
July 11, 2020

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were shifted to the hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

Both of them were having mild symptoms, according to  Indian media reports.

The legendary actor said that the test results of his family and staff  are awaited.

"All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested," he said.

According to Indian media, he has been taken to Nanavati hospital in Mumbai where his condition is said to be stable.

Indian and Pakistani celebrities took to social media to wish the legendry actor a quick recovery.

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar tweeted: "Prayers for a speedy recovery from all your fans across the border".

He was last in Shoojit Sircar’s Gulabo Sitabo alongside Ayushmann Khurrana which was premiered on Amazon Prime Video amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Amitabh Bachchan’s upcoming movies include Chehre, Brahmastra and Jhund.