Hyderabad: Screen icon Amitabh Bachchan clarified that rumors about his poor health were untrue. On Friday, reports were rife about Big B getting hospitalised and undergoing an angioplasty procedure for various reasons, like having a clot in his leg or a blocked artery. However, Bachchan was later seen attending a sports event with his son Abhishek Bachchan in Thane, Maharashtra.
Amid the reports of his ill health, Big B attended the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai vs Tiigers of Kolkata at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane. Accompanied by Abhishek, the superstar in a viral video is seen reassuring a concerned fan that he was okay.
When a fan asked the actor, "How are you? All fine? to which Bachchan said, "Fake news." Earlier, there were conflicting reports about his hospital visit, some saying it was for a routine check-up while others claimed he had undergone a procedure called angioplasty to address either a leg blockage or a blocked artery.
Despite the widespread speculation, there was no official confirmation from the hospital or Bachchan's office for most of the day. However, the topic trended on social media platforms. This article has been updated to include Bachchan's denial of the health rumors.
Bachchan recently attended the pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Meanwhile, the prolific actor has several high-profile projects in the pipeline. He will next appear in the film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, set to hit theaters on May 9, 2024. Additionally, he has filmed for Rajinikanth's upcoming project, Vettaiyan.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include Amitabh Bachchan's response to the reports regarding his health.
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