THE TIMES OF INDIA (August 3, 2020)

 Mumbai: After 21 days in hospital, superstar Amitabh Bachchan beat Coronavirus and returned home on Sunday. His actor son Abhishek (44), who was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle on the same day as his father on July 11, continues to be hospitalized due to comorbidities.

The 77-year-old veteran actor was discharged after his latest Covid-19 test came negative. An ambulance from the hospital dropped Amitabh to his Juhu bungalow, Jalsa, on Sunday evening. “I have tested Covid-, have been discharged. I am back home in solitary quarantine,” the senior Bachchan tweeted. He also thanked his friends, fans and particularly the hospital staffers for their support in helping him recover from the infection. Sources said the actor was not completely symptom-free and continued to suffer from body ache and weakness that is known to linger in many Covid patients.

Abhishek took to Twitter on Sunday to inform that he was still in hospital. “I, unfortunately due to some comorbidities, remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family…”

A day after Amitabh and Abhishek’s hospitalisation, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya had tested positive on July 12. While they initially chose to self-isolate at home, they got hospitalised on July 17 after both developed fever. Both were discharged on July 27 after they tested negative, but continued to be quarantined at home. Amitabh’s wife and actor Jaya Bachchan had tested negative along with their daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her family members.

Abhishek’s tweet that his father was discharged after a negative report once again underlined the question of repeat testing before discharge. A doctor involved in Covid care said patients can continue to test positive due to the residual virus in the body. “That can happen up to four weeks, but doesn’t necessarily mean the person is still infected or spreading the infection. One need not wait for a negative report if he/she is symptom-free. In cases where symptoms persist, we do carry out repeat tests,” the doctor said.
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Amitabh Bachchan shares news on social media; son Abhishek adds that he continues to be COVID-19 positive, and in admission
Shirish Vaktania (MID-DAY; August 3, 2020)

Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital, where he was being treated for COVID-19, after a 23-day stay. His son, Abhishek first broke the news of him testing negative, on social media. Later, Big B shared: "I have tested COVID negative and have been discharged. I am back home, in solitary quarantine."

Abhishek, who had also tested positive at the time, and was admitted alongside Big B, will continue to stay in the facility. "I, unfortunately, due to some co-morbidities remain COVID-19 positive and in hospital," Abhishek shared.

After news of Big B testing positive hit headlines, fans of the actor across the country conducted rituals to pray for his well-being. Bachchan's ardent fan, Sanjay Patola, who created a temple in Kolkata for the superstar, continually conducted a havan since his admission. "For me, Bachchan sir is God. As he has been discharged today, it is a big day for me," he told mid-day.

Jaya Bachchan Not Infected
Sumitra Deb Roy & Vijay V Singh | TNN (THE TIMES OF INDIA; July 13, 2020)

Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (46) and her daughter Aaradhya (8) tested positive for the Coronavirus on Sunday, a day after her superstar father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and actor husband Abhishek were hospitalised with the infection.

The mother and daughter, both asymptomatic, decided to self-isolate at home by giving BMC a declaration.

Amitabh’s actress wife, Jaya, tested negative, as did their daughter Sweta Bachchan Nanda and her family.

Municipal officials said that in the family, only Abhishek had been stepping out for dubbing work.

The condition of Amitabh (77) and Abhishek (44) was said to be stable at Nanavati Hospital, where they were admitted on Saturday.

Dr Abdul Samad Ansari, head of critical care at Nanavati, said that their line of treatment was supportive therapy for now.
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BOMBAY TIMES (July 13, 2020)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, while Jaya Bachchan tested negative. On Saturday night, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek, who are being treated at a suburban hospital in Mumbai, took to social media to inform people that they have tested positive for COVID-19. In an official statement, the doctors at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital said that Amitabh Bachchan is stable with mild symptoms and is currently in the isolation unit of the hospital.

Meanwhile, on Sunday morning, teams from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) arrived at the Bachchans’ bungalows to sanitize the premises. A source from the BMC said, “Four teams from the K-West ward sanitised their four bungalows — Jalsa, Pratiksha, Janak and Varsha — thoroughly. Later, the healthcare team from the ward conducted thermal screening of around 45 staff members present there. They have been asked to quarantine at home.”

Reportedly, the properties have been declared as containment zones. Messages wishing the Bachchans a speedy recovery poured in on social media from members of the film fraternity, politicians and fans.
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THE TIMES OF INDIA (July 12, 2020)

Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan used social media late on Saturday to announce he is Coronavirus positive. His actor-son Abhishek tweeted he too had tested positive.

Rumours began around 9.30 pm about Bachchan being admitted to Nanavati Hospital. While Nanavati is now mainly a Covid hospital, Bachchan has been visiting it over the years for his routine checkups; his family doctor is a consultant in the hospital. The superstar, whose 1982 and 2005 hospitalisations have been closely followed by his fans, has spoken about his health issues like TB and Hepatitis B.

“I have tested Covid positive ... shifted to Hospital... hospital informing authorities... family and staff undergone tests, results awaited…,” read Bachchan’s tweet at 10.52 pm. The 77-yea-rold star has requested “all that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days’’ to get themselves tested for the viral infection.

He added, “Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for Covid-19,” Abhishek tweeted. He said both have mild symptoms and are in hospital.

“We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic.”

The senior Bachchan, whose various hospitalisations in July 1982 and December 2005 have been closely followed by his fans, has been vocal about his ailments, including tuberculosis and Hepatitis B.

On Saturday, Nanavati Hospital spokesperson confirmed that Bachchan had got admitted late in the evening. “`He is undergoing a series of tests,” the spokesperson said. Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope told media Amitabh Bachchan is asymptomatic and stable.
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Lata Mishra (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 12, 2020)

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan have tested positive for Covid-19. The 77-year-old actor, who has been admitted to Nanavati hospital in Juhu along with his son, tweeted the following message just before 11 pm: “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!”

An official at the hospital, who did not wish to be named, told Mirror that senior Bachchan was experiencing slight difficulties in breathing but had not been admitted to the ICU. He added that the actor had several comorbidities, which is why doctors recommended that he get himself admitted. Abhishek, too, has minor symptoms, doctors said.

Bachchan was last seen in Shoojit Sarkar’s Gulabo Sitabo, which was released on Amazon Prime Video. Two other films, Jhund and Chehre, are ready for release, while he is yet to complete Ayan Mukherji’s Brahmastra with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. 

On completion of 50 years as actor in Bollywood, veteran star playfully shares update about his health 
MID-DAY (November 8, 2019)

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who completes 50 years in Hindi cinema and continues to be one of the busiest actors in Bollywood, shared a health update with his fans, saying doctors have advised him to cut back on work. Sharing several pictures alongside a photograph of a meeting with doctors at his Juhu home, Bachchan said he would be back to the grind, despite the warning by "the stethoscope dressed messengers from heaven".

Taking to his blog, the actor wrote: "The tunnel at the NSSH... indeed several tunnels and some more probing with the meter in hand that sonographs.. a few on the side injectables .. at various locations on this mine field of a body.. some venus strips punctured and the fluids dripped in.. a few hard core instructions to follow.. and back to the grind, despite the stethoscope dressed messengers from heaven giving strong warnings of work cut off.. or else (sic)."

A few weeks ago, the megastar had reportedly been admitted to the city’s Nanavati Hospital for a few days. Meanwhile, the industry got together to mark the completion of 50 years since Bachchan took to the big screen with Saat Hindustani, and subsequently acted in over 190 films. Actors like Farhan Akhtar and Riteish Deshmukh, lyricist Javed Akhtar, and musician Adnan Sami were among those who paid tributes to him.

Son Abhishek took to social media to share: "Not just as a son, but as an actor and a fan... We are all blessed to witness greatness! There is so much to admire, to learn and even more to appreciate. Several generations of cinema lovers get to say we lived in the times of BACHCHAN!!! Congratulations Pa on completing 50 years in the film industry. We now await the next 50! Love you (sic)."

Quick-thinking Shah Rukh Khan jumps to the rescue of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's long-time manager Archana Sadanand, after her lehenga catches fire in Jalsa Diwali bash
Vinod Kumar Menon, Upala KBR (MID-DAY; October 30, 2019)

Leading publicist Archana Sadanand escaped a freak fire accident during a Diwali party at Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu home Jalsa thanks to Shah Rukh Khan's presence of mind.

Sadanand, who has represented Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for over a decade, sustained burn injuries to her hands and right leg after her lehenga came in contact with a diya. She is recuperating at Nanavati Hospital.

Sources in Nanavati Hospital told mid-day that Sadanand, who was admitted in the wee hours of Monday, is kept in isolation in the ICU to prevent infections. Doctors said she sustained 15 per cent burns. Khan also suffered minor burns.

The Bachchan Diwali party is among the most coveted in town and had Bollywood A-listers and the Ambanis in attendance. The accident happened very late, when there were few guests around, said sources.

"It was just after 3 am and a few guests were still around," an insider told mid-day.

"Archana was with her daughter in the courtyard when her lehenga caught fire. Those around were stunned and didn't know what to do. Shah Rukh had the presence of mind, rushed to Archana, and put out the fire. He, too, sustained minor burns while dousing the flames with a jacket. His only thought was to put out the fire."

Hospital sources said Sadanand is under the care of Dr Devyani B Venkat, a plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon, who recently joined Nanavati after returning from the US. Dr Venkat is the daughter of renowned gastroenterologist Jayant Barve, who treats Bachchan Sr.

Sources said Sadanand is almost like family for the Bachchans.

When mid-day contacted her, Dr Venkat refused to comment. mid-day's attempts to contact the Bachchans and Khan were also unsuccessful till press time. Hospital sources, however, said Sadanand was recovering well and was even made to walk for a few minutes inside the isolated ICU on Tuesday. She is not allowed visitors as of now.

Additional Commissioner of Police (West) Manoj Kumar Sharma told mid-day, "We have been intimated by Nanavati Hospital about the admission of the patient. The local police recorded her statement, where she confirmed it was an unfortunate accident."


Jalsa's entrance lit up with kandeels for the party

Mehul S Thakkar (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 25, 2014)

Afractured shoulder and a wounded knee, SRK’s count of injuries has increased with the freak accident on the set of Happy New Year on Thursday which saw a wooden door descend on him.

The 48-year-old actor, who was rushed to Nanavati hospital, headed straight back to the set after he was discharged, to complete the sequence interrupted by the accident.

But the actor will now have to drop the bravado as his physician has advised him complete bed rest.

A source close to him told Mirror, “Shah Rukh went through a fresh set of tests last night post the shoot. His right shoulder is fractured and the left knee patella is torn. Now doctors have advised him to take complete bed rest for the next three weeks.”

This means that Farah Khan will have to wait before saying ‘Pack Up’ on Happy New Year. The major sequences have already been canned but there some small portions which still need to be filmed. But Farah and SRK's co-stars, including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood and Boman Irani will have to wait as Shah Rukh recuperates.

The actor’s shoulder has proven to be his Achilles Heel and over the last couple of years, he has spent much time sporting a supportive brace.

As recently as last year he had injured his shoulder while filming an action sequence for Chennai Express and had undergone a surgery in Mumbai.
 
Earlier in 2007, Shah Rukh had injured his left shoulder for the first time while shooting a cameo in Dulha Mil Gaya.

The next year, he suffered another shoulder injury, thanks to a mistimed jump in My Name is Khan.

Shah Rukh’s knee too has been giving him plenty of problems since the 90s. He suffered a dislocated knee during a running sequence in Rakesh Roshan's Koyla, but he soldiered and completed the shoot in Arunachal Pradesh. The problem aggravated when he was shooting for his home production RA.One in 2010 and he had to undergo a small surgery to correct the problem.

We can only say, get well soon SRK! 
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Gaurav Dubey (MID-DAY; January 25, 2014)

When Shah Rukh Khan met an accident on Thursday during a shoot for his film Happy New Year, the mishap was described as a minor one. But HitList has now learnt that King Khan has injured his shoulder as well and might have to undergo a second shoulder surgery.

An eyewitness recalls how a heavy door fell on the actor during his shoot. “SRK ducked but couldn’t escape the blow. Not only did he get a gash on his forehead, but he also hurt his right shoulder which had been operated upon last year," says the eyewitness.

Sources close to the actor say that Shah Rukh insisted on being inspected by Dr Sanjeev Desai, who had operated on the actor’s right shoulder last year. Dr Desai, however, says that the actor just needs to rest for a few days. “His shoulder bone has been bruised but there has been no damage to the portion I had operated upon. I have his MRI in front of me and I don’t think he will need a surgery. But yes, he will have to take it easy for a few days,” said Dr Desai.

The twitter-savvy actor made it a point o reach out to fans as well. “Have a few tests to do & Insha Allah, all will be good. Few scars maybe. Will show them off cos as they say, there r no scars for happiness,” ( sic) read SRK’s post.

Hiren Kotwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 25, 2014)

Shah Rukh Khan, who got hurt while shooting for his next, Happy New Year, in a Juhu five-star on Thursday afternoon, has got a four-day break. Filming for Friday was cancelled and they had a break from January 25 to January 27. Rushed to Nanavati hospital immediately, the actor however, didn’t need any stitches for the injury resulting from the door that fell on him. Abhishek Bachchan and Sonu Sood were with him throughout. After the treatment, SRK returned to resume the shoot, but those around could sense his discomfort.

Says a source from the unit, “SRK felt pain in his shoulder and knees. He had his left arm in a sling, which he would remove every time he faced the camera. He also got bruises on his knees when he fell because of the door falling on him. He had trouble walking, but he managed to shoot his scenes.”

Mehul S Thakkar (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 24, 2014)

Shah Rukh Khan was shooting for his home production Happy New Year in a suburban hotel on Thursday noon, when bad luck struck. The 48-year-old actor, along with Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood and Boman Irani, was filming in the ground floor of the hotel. The sequence required them to walk out from the reception hall to the lobby. Director Farah Khan canned the shot in the first take but SRK insisted on a retake. Five minutes later, all hell broke loose.

An eyewitness told Mirror, “The actors returned back to their position and Farah called action. Abhishek, Sonu and Boman were walking ahead and Shah Rukh followed a few feet behind. Suddenly an unhinged door collapsed on him and he was on the floor.”

Farah, who was sitting behind the monitor, ran towards Shah Rukh without even calling ‘cut’. Crew members also rushed to where he lay and picked up the door off him. “They saw blood oozing from his head, his shoulder was wounded as well,” the source added. “So he was rushed to Nanavati hospital.”

Gauri Khan was informed of the incident and she rushed from the couple’s Bandra bungalow Mannat to the hospital. She reached the hospital before her injured husband and was by his side as he left around 4 pm. From the hospital, SRK headed straight to the set to complete the scene disturbed by the errant door.The crew were waiting anxiously for him and as soon as they spotted their hero, they all clapped and cheered.
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Hiren Kotwani & Seema Sinha (BOMBAY TIMES; January 24, 2014)
  
Shah Rukh Khan got injured while shooting for Happy New Year at a Juhu five-star hotel yesterday at about 1 pm. The superstar was shooting a song sequence with Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Sonu Sood and Boman Irani in the banquet hall, when the 12ft by 6ft door fell on him.

According to a source who was present on the set, “SRK, Deepika, Abhishek, Sonu and Boman were in the midst of a celebration song. For one shot, they were to push through the door and exit. They were canning the second take when the door came off its hinges and fell on SRK, injuring him on the head and shoulder. He was bleeding profusely. We used an ice pack to stop the bleeding and he was then rushed to Nanavati hospital for immediate treatment.”

The statement released through his official spokesperson said, “He has a minor injury and has got the necessary medical aid. Mr Khan is absolutely fine now.”

However, others on the set said that the superstar was badly hurt.
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Bharati Dubey (MID-DAY; January 24, 2014)

Actor Shah Rukh Khan suffered a minor injury at a suburban hotel in Mumbai after a door fell on him during a shoot for his film, Happy New Year. It is learnt that the sequence being canned required SRK to walk out the door. An eye-witness says that during one of the retakes, a door fell on the actor, after which he was rushed to Nanavati hospital for a checkup.

Accompanied by several members of the film unit — including actors Abhishek Bachchan and Sonu Sood — SRK underwent a CT scan as well.

Dr Ashok Hatolkar, Superintendent of Nanavati Hospital, says that the actor had minor abrasions on his face and knees. “Our medical investigations also reveal some trauma effected on his leg muscles but there was no fracture or brain injury,” he said.

Karim Morani, one of the producers of the film, said that it was a minor injury and no stitches were required. “We are going to resume shooting immediately,” he said. The actor’s wife Gauri and son Aryan too rushed to the hospital after hearing about the accident.