Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, on Saturday, tested positive for Covid-19. The 'Piku' actor has been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital, Indian media reported. 

After the news of him being admitted started circulating on Saturday night, the thespian confirmed on Twitter. The 77-year-old actor revealed that his family and staff as well had been tested and the results were awaited.

In a tweet that went out from the actor's handle, the 'Gulabo Sitabo' actor requested that those who had come in his proximity in the past 10 days should get themselves tested.

"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!," read the tweet from the actor's official handle.