Amitabh Bachchan, one of India's best known movie stars, has tested positive for COVID-19 together with his actor son Abhishek Bachchan.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 77, tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and was admitted to hospital in Mumbai, with his actor son Abhishek - who also announced he had the virus - saying both cases were mild.
All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !His son Abhishek added"both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital... I request all to stay calm and not panic." His films still open to packed cinemas across India, but his new movie -- comedy-drama"Gulabo Sitabo" -- was released online due to coronavirus restrictions closing cinemas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has eased lockdown restrictions despite a surge in cases, but he has warned the nation to be more cautious.
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