Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, reveals he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19 

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, reveals he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has tested postive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised.

The actor, 77, revealed the news to his fans via Twitter on Saturday, sharing that he was awaiting tests following his hospitalisation.

He wrote: ‘I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..

‘All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !’

Announcement: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, 77, revealed on Saturday that he has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19 (pictured in 2018)