Amitabh Bachchan thanks concerned fans for all the prayers, wishes

As wishes for speedy recovery continues pouring in, Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to extend his gratitude towards his fans and well-wishers.

Mumbai:Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday tweeted to express gratitude to fans, well-wishers and colleagues for showering concern and prayers after he and his family members tested positive for coronavirus.

In a series of two tweets, Big B wrote: "To them that have expressed their concern, their prayers and their wishes for Abhishek Aishwarya Aaradhya and me... my unending gratitude and love… It shall not be possible for me to acknowledge and respond to all the prayers and wishes expressed by them that have shown concern towards Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya and me… I put my hands together and say. Thank you for your eternal love and affection." His post was accompanied by a folded hand emoji.

Big B and his son Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday night and were admitted to Nanavati hospital. All members of the Bachchan family along with their household staff were tested. While Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan tested positive, Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.

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Soon after the news became public, wishes of speedy recovery started pouring in.

Meanwhile, special prayers were offered in several temples across the country for the speedy recovery of the Bollywood stars.

Fans in Ujjain, Lucknow, Varanasi organised special havan and recited the 'Mahamrityunjaya mantra'.

Mumbai Police beefed up security as fans thronged outside Nanavati hospital where senior Bachchan was admitted for coronavirus treatment.

With inputs from IANS