Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Recovers From COVID-19, His Son Abhishek Remains Hospitalised

12:25 GMT, 2 August 2020

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New Delhi (Sputnik): On 11 July, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan along with his son Abhishek, his daughter-in-law, former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya tested positive for COVID-19.

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from hospital in Mumbai after testing negative for COVID-19 on Sunday.

The 77-year-old actor took to Twitter to reveal the news to his fans, who had been praying for his quick recovery.

However, Amitabh’s actor son Abhishek, who was admitted to Nanavati Hospital at the same time, continues to be COVID-19 positive. But in a tweet, Abhishek said that he too would beat the virus and come back healthier.

Last week, Amitabh’s actress daughter-in-law and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and his granddaughter Aaradhya both tested negative and were discharged from hospital.