Amitabh, Abhishek test Corona positive, Aishwarya, Jaya negative

Publish: 5:54 PM, July 12, 2020 | Update: 5:54 PM, July 12, 2020

NEW DELHI,  – Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son, also an actor, Abhishek Bachchan have tested coronavirus positive on Saturday, but Abhishek’s wife actress Aishwarya Rai and his mother Jaya Bachchan have tested negative for the deadly virus.

Amitabh and Abhishek have been admitted to the isolation centre of the Mumbai’s Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital after they were diagnosed Covid-19 positive.

But, Aishwarya Rai and Jaya Bachchan both have been kept under quarantine for 14 days and they will be again tested after their isolation period is completed.

The physical condition of Amitabh and Abhishek were stated to be “stable” with “mild symptoms”, according to hospital sources this morning.

Earlier, Amitabh Bachchn,77, shared the news of being infected with coronavirus on social media on Saturday and appealed to everyone who had met him in last 10 days to get tested.

“I have tested COVID-19 positive..shifted to Hospital..hospital informing authorities..family and staff undergone tests , results awaited,” Amitabh Bachchan, tweeted.

Mumbai Municipal Corporation has carried out sanitisation of Amitabh Bachchan’s residence today morning, and it has been declared as containment zone starting today, corporation mayor Kishori Pednekar said.

“No-one will be allowed to enter or exit from the house during the period,” the mayor added.

However, Abhishek Bachchan in separate tweet yesterday 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.”

Amitabh Bachchan lives in Mumbai, which has been one of the worst hit cities by the deadly respiratory disease in India.

After hearing the news, people from all walks of life including political leaders, the actor’s colleagues and fans shared messages on tweeter wishing early recovery of the actors.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Gulabo Sitabo was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime last month, making it Big B’s first ever digital release. He is acclaimed worldwide as a great actor in Hindi films.