Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, reveals he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has tested postive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised.
The actor, 77, revealed the news to his fans via Twitter on Saturday, sharing that he was awaiting tests following his hospitalisation.
He wrote: ‘I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited..
Announcement: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, revealed on Saturday that he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19 (pictured in 2016)
‘All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !’
Amitabh’s followers flooded his social media with their well wishes, hoping for a speedy recovery after he announced the diagnosis.
The Indian star rose to fame in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer and Sholay, and has been lovingly called the ‘Star of the Millennium’ by fans.
Tested positive: The actor, 77, revealed the news to his fans via Twitter on Saturday, sharing that he was awaiting tests following his hospitalisation
Icon: The Indian star rose to fame in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer and Sholay, and has been lovingly called the ‘Star of the Millennium’ by fans (pictured in 1976 film Kabhi Kabhie)
He has appeared in 200 films over the course of his career, which has spanned over five decades.
Amitabh’s work has earned him a number of accolades over the years, including four National Film Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Bollywood cinema.
The Shahenshah star was honoured with a Padma Shri in 1984, a Padma Bhushan in 2001, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015, some of the highest civilian awards to be provided by the Government of India.
Huge influence: Amitabh has appeared in 200 films over the course of his career, which has spanned over five decades, and has earned him a number of accolades