COVID-19 has been affecting people on both sides of the border lately. The Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan is the latest one to test positive, as is his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, and everyone is really scared for their health.
Amitabh Bachchan announced that he tested positive yesterday and requested everyone in his close proximity to get themselves tested
T 3590 -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 !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020
In a shocking revelation. Abhishek Bachan tweeted that he has tested positive as well
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. 🙏🏽
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020
Many celebrities wished him a speedy recovery
Wishing you a speedy recovery sir lots of love and prayers🙏🙏
— Yo Yo Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) July 11, 2020
Sonam Kapoor sent her love and prayers
Get well soon amit uncle. All my love and prayers..
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) July 11, 2020
Akshay Kumar prayed for the actor’s quick recovery
Praying for your speedy recovery Sir. Love and prayers 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 12, 2020
Madhuri Dixit hoped that Big B recovers soon
Wishing you speedy recovery Amit ji. I hope you get well soon. https://t.co/PntvSD15X4
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 11, 2020
Bipasha Basu also sent her prayers to Amitabh Bachchan
Praying for your speedy recovery Sir 🙏Durga Durga🙏
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) July 11, 2020
Randeep Hooda was also one of the well-wishers
Wish you a speedy recovery Bachchan saab 🙏🏽
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 11, 2020
Preity Zinta also took to Twitter to wish recovery and health to Amitabh Bachchan
Get well soon Amitji 🙏 Praying for your speedy recovery. Love you loads ❤️ @SrBachchan
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 11, 2020
Kriti Sanon sent her prayers and love
Praying for your speedy recovery Sir! ❤️🙏🏻 plsss get well soon! Lots of love.. https://t.co/tfkq1TR0kM
— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) July 11, 2020
Bhumi Pednekar sent in well wishes as well
The entire nation is praying for your quick recovery sir…power and strength is synonymous with you @SrBachchan 🙏 https://t.co/3Huy9Ttzy4
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) July 11, 2020
Rajkummar Rao wished strength in this time of utmost need
Prayers sir !! Sending you lots of love and strength. 🙏 https://t.co/9LsFvbZIXq
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) July 11, 2020
Taapsee Pannu was optimistic about better days
And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! ❤️ champ ! https://t.co/CgpoHvlgqe
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 11, 2020
Boman Irani called Amitabh Bachchan a fighter
You’re a fighter Sir. Get well soon. https://t.co/SO2lG7CYBQ
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) July 11, 2020
The all-rounder Farah Khan also wished the best for Amitabh Bachchan
Get well soon Amit Uncle @SrBachchan 🤗
— Farah Khan (@FarahKhanAli) July 11, 2020
Adnan Sami urged the actor to fight off the disease
Prayers… You’re a fighter & the personification of ‘Survivor’… FIGHT!!
Duas..🤲— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) July 11, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh wished Big B well too
Get well soon sir @SrBachchan – praying for your good health & speedy recovery. https://t.co/HPwhH9HNdO
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 11, 2020
Pakistanis were also concerned about the health of the legendary actor. Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar sent his wishes from this side of the border
Get well soon Amit ji. Prayers for a speedy recovery from all your fans across the border.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 11, 2020
Pakistani cricketer Aizaz Cheema also wished a speedy recovery for our all-time favorite actor
Get Well Soon Best Wishes
— Aizaz Cheema (@AizazCheema) July 11, 2020
Samina Peerzada also sent her prayers all the way from Pakistan
Get well soon Amitji. Duain
— Samina Peerzada (@SaminaSays) July 11, 2020
People also sent in well wishes for Abhishek Bachchan
Get well soon, both of you
— V (@ivivek_nambiar) July 11, 2020
Praying 🙏🏽 for you both!
— rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) July 12, 2020
Get well soon brother. Lots of love ♥️
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 12, 2020
Get well soon ab.. lots of love 💓
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) July 11, 2020
Touchwood both you and dad are fit im sure your going to recover soon. 🙏❤️
— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) July 12, 2020
Your gonna get better soon brother ! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 12, 2020
You take good care of yourself. You and Sir will be absolutely fine. Sending you healing prayers and love ❤️🙏
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) July 11, 2020
As per reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter have also tested positive for COVID-19
India star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan coronavirus-positive, joining father in law, husband https://t.co/3EfKGnXFhC pic.twitter.com/Y95GfJc6Fp
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 12, 2020
#AishwaryaRai, and her daughter Aaradhya test positive for #coronavirus https://t.co/KlpEAfo6qg pic.twitter.com/dA4W5Nix1O
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) July 12, 2020
No matter what side of the border it is, everybody is concerned about the health of the actor who has practically helped shape Bollywood. We wish Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan a speedy and full recovery!
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