Amitabh Bachchan tested positive for coronavirus yesterday. The megastar was admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital with mild symptoms. The actor took to Twitter to share the news with his fans, saying: "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!" Not only him, but his actor son Abhishek Bachchan has also tested positive for COVID-19. He also informed everyone about the same through a tweet reading, "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.
Esha Deol took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishing & praying that Aishwariya & dearest Aaradhya along with Amit uncle & Abhishek have a speedy recovery ! Stay safe ! "
Rajat Sharma, Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, India TV wished a speedy recovery to the legendary actor and wrote, "Amitabh Bachchan is a fighter. He will surely fight this and come out negative soon. My best wishes are with him. @SrBachchan."
Veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor sent his good wishes for megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan and prayed for his speedy recovery. He also called him the biggest example of strength.
Actress Sonam Kapoor wished Amitabh a speedy recovery on Twitter, saying: "Get well soon amit uncle. All my love and prayers."
Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor tweeted: "Get well soon Amit Ji."
"Praying for your speedy recovery Sir Folded handsDurga Durga," actress Bipasha Basu said on Twitter.
"Get well soon sir," Malayalam superstar Mammootty tweeted.
"Dear Sir, I wish you a Quick recovery. My humble prayers add to your Optimism & Strength," actress Amrita Rao said in a tweet.
"You are a fighter. You will come out of this too ... You win over everything.. This time too.. You will be fine Nazar amulet Amit uncle I pray you get well soon .. back home .. safe & healthy Heart suit," actress Esha Deol tweeted.
"@TripathiiPankaj आपके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना सर," wrote actor Pankaj Tripathi.
"Get well soon sir ! Wishing you a speedy recovery," tweeted Telugu actor Mahesh Babu.
"Millions are praying for you.be back soonest sir. wishing you speedy recovery," actress Chitrangada Singh tweeted.
"Wishing You A Speedy Recovery Uncle Lots of Love @SrBachchan," celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani said on Twitter.
"Get well soon sir! Wishing and praying for your speedy recovery!" Dulquer Salmaan tweeted.
"Get well soon sir, my sincere prayers for your speedy recovery," Dhanush said in a tweet.
Amitabh's Pink co-actor Taapsee Pannu tweeted, “And you shall be back to health n happiness soon! champ!”
“Prayers sir. Praying for your early recovery,” filmmaker Hansal Mehta said on Twitter.
"Praying for your speedy recovery Sir! plsss get well soon! Lots of love..," actress Kriti Sanon tweeted.