Amitabh Bachchan was spotted attending the ISPL match with his son Abhishek Bachchan, where he addressed the circulating reports of his hospitalization throughout the day as fake news. Take a look!
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan unequivocally dispelled rumors of ill health as fake news, conclusively putting an end to speculations about his hospitalization. Earlier in the day, social media platforms were inundated with concerned fans inquiring about Bachchan’s well-being following reports suggesting he had undergone an angioplasty procedure for either a clot in his leg or a blocked artery.
Amitabh Bachchan breaks silence on reports of his hospitalization
On the evening of March 16, Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were captured in photographs at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, attending the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai and Tiigers of Kolkata. This appearance came just hours after reports of Bachchan’s hospital visit had surfaced.
In a circulating video on social media, Big B is seen exiting the stadium when someone from the crowd inquires about his health. Initially gesturing with his hands to indicate everything is fine, Bachchan then responds verbally, stating, “Fake news,” in reference to the rumors surrounding his health.
In the afternoon, reports began circulating regarding the Piku actor’s health, with various claims emerging. Some sources indicated that he had visited the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a routine check-up, while others suggested he had undergone an angioplasty procedure.
The purpose of the angioplasty was reported differently, with some mentioning a blockage in his leg and others citing a blocked artery. Despite these reports, there was no official confirmation from either the hospital or Bachchan’s office for much of the day. Nonetheless, hashtags such as #AmitabhBachchan and #KokilabenHospital became top trends on social media platform X.
Amitabh Bachchan’s work front
Amitabh Bachchan recently starred in the action movie Ganapath alongside Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. His upcoming project is the highly anticipated sci-fi action film Kalki 2898 AD, slated for release in 2024. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.