On Tuesday evening, a story alleging that Amitabh Bachchan had been admitted to a hospital left admirers concerned. As the update circulated quickly, several users went on social media to send wishes for the icon’s swift recovery. However, ETimes has exclusively discovered that the claims are inaccurate. While the actor did go to Nanavati Hospital on Saturday, it was merely for a routine medical examination.
Reporter Vickey Lalwani had stated that Bachchan was admitted to the hospital from Saturday, May 16 onward and had been staying in the A-wing VIP section for the previous three days because of stomach-related concerns. Bachchan has reportedly experienced stomach troubles ever since his ‘Coolie’ mishap and the article also claimed that Abhishek Bachchan had visited him at the hospital.
However, here’s the reality. A source informed ETimes, “Mr Bachchan did visit Nanavati Hospital on Saturday, however, it was a standard check-up which he undergoes every month and he returned home afterwards.” The source further mentioned, “The report is entirely untrue. He is absolutely healthy and after his regular hospital appointment on Saturday, he was back home and was even spotted driving his vehicle from Jalsa to Janak the following day. He is presently at home.” Another insider close to the family said, "This report is entirely fake."
Meanwhile, in the early hours of Wednesday, at 12 19 am, Bachchan also shared a cryptic message on his blog amid the hospitalisation rumours. He wrote, "चील जब होवे शांत तो भैया, तोते बोलन सुरु करें इर बीर फत्ते, कहन ,चल हमऊ, पिलावे सुरु करें !!!!
बाजरे दी रोटी खा दी, फू पड़ियों दा, साग रे
मुंह में डालन लागै जैसे , बोलन लागे काग रे !!!!!
एक रहे ‘हिल’ भैया की पढ़ाई का दर्पण ; औ दूसर विलिंग्टन की याद !!"
Meanwhile, the hospitalisation report suggests that the actor has been admitted for the last three days and that cannot be accurate because he was seen continuing his ritual of greeting fans on Sunday outside his residence. Bachchan had also posted photographs on his blog and expressed, "I go out from the house to meet the wellwishers .. staff security and police inform me its ready to come .. and as I walk apprehension .. will they be there .. will they greet me .. or booo .. ?? and then I hear the cheers , and the adrenaline activates and the body and limbs move in coordination .. almost as an interruption .. a loving interruption .. and the joy of seeing so much happiness in others .. the regulars , the elderly the little children who do not know what exactly is happening .. but adorable they are ..
Ahhhh .. such a blessing ..the Almighty be praised ..ब्राह्मण और सृष्टि के विधाता को, चरण स्पर्श 👣👣👣 , शाष्टांग प्रणाम"
On the professional front, Bachchan is presently shooting for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. He will next appear in Section 84 which is a courtroom drama, directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. He recently concluded the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati.