Amitabh, Abhishek test positive for coronavirus: Celebrities wish speedy recovery

Wishes for a speedy recovery have started pouring in from industry colleagues.

Soon after Amitabh Bachchan tweeted to confirm that he has been hospitalised with COVID-19 infection, the Bollywood icons son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, also took to social media on Saturday night to state that he has tested positive to the novel coronavirus.

"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," tweeted Abhishek, 44, on his verified account, @juniorbachchan.

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

Earlier in the evening, IANS had reported that Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital.

"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!" @SrBachchan had tweeted.

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

At the time of publishing this report, Nanavati sources stated that the 77-year-old senior actor is not on ventilation.
The 77-year-old actor was recently seen in Shoojit Sircar's Gulabo Sitabo, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, which was released digitally on Amazon Prime Video.
His upcoming films are Chehre, Jhund and Brahmastra. He is also scheduled to host season 12 of the popular quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Aishwarya, Aaradhya and Jaya Bachchan test Covid negative
The Covid-19 antigen test reports of Jaya Bachchan, her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and grand-daughter Aaradhya are negative, while swab test results are awaited.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told Zee News: "Only Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's corona report has come as of now. Their family members, staff, drivers etc have been tested for the deadly virus at Nanavati Hospital and the reports are expected to come tomorrow (July 12)."
Meanwhile, wishes for a speedy recovery have already started pouring in from industry colleagues.

Sending you tons of love and best wishes ... please take care ... you ll be okay very soon! ???? https://t.co/D1fvhR5poy
- Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) July 11, 2020

 
Taapsee Pannu, who worked with Bachchan in Badla last year, wrote on social media: "And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! champ!"

And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! ?? champ ! https://t.co/CgpoHvlgqe
- taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 11, 2020

 
Malayalam superstar Mammooty tweeted: "Get well soon sir."
"Get well soon sir! Wishing you a speedy recovery," tweeted Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu.
"Oh no! Take care, Sir! Get well soon! Sending you tonnes of love and good wishes!" wrote Ranveer Shorey on Twitter.
Boney Kapoor tweeted: "Get well soon Amit ji."
Neha Dhupia wrote: "Sending you tons of love and best wishes... Please take care... you ll be okay very soon!"
"Get well soon sir," wished Sonu Sood.
Wishes were still pouring in from fans and colleagues alike late on Saturday night.