Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to Nanavati hospital

His son, Abhishek Bachchan has also tested Covid-19 positive

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his actor-son Abhishek have tested Covid-19 positive and were admitted to a Mumbai hospital on Saturday.

The 77-year-old megastar and TV host Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bacchan of 'Breathe' fame were admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle on Saturday evening.

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"I have tested Covid-19 positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests, results awaited," Bachchan Sr himself confirmed in tweet.

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

In a tweet, Abhishek said: "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."

Both experienced mild symptoms, and are currently undergoing tests at the hospital.

"At this point we can just confirm that he is admitted and undergoing tests," a Nanavati Hospital spokesperson told DH.

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"Let's wait for more details, we have nothing else to share at tbis stage," the spokesperson added.

Bachchan, a Juhu resident, has kept indoors for the last 4 months, in the wake of Covid-19 lockdown. He was preparing for the next edition of the popular quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Abhishek was spotted outdoors on a few occasions.

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Bachchan, a recipient of coveted Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was last seen on Shoojit Sircar's 'Gulabo Sitabo', that was released on Amazon Prime Video.

The legendary actor suffers from multiple ailments particularly after the accident in sets of Coolie in 1982.