Amitabh Bachchan cancels visit to KIFF due to health reasons

Amitabh Bachchan who was to grace opening of 25th Kolkata International Film Festival on vember 8, couldn't make it to event because of health reasons. Apologizing for same, Bachchan penned a blog to write that a 'sudden medical condition' has confined him to bed and refore, unfortunately, had to cancel his visit.

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He wrote: "A regret .. was to be in Kolkata for KIFF, but a sudden medical condition confined me to bed and so had to unfortunately cancel my visit , which I must add has been a constant for several years .. " West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at inauguration programme said: "Amitabhji comes here every time. But he could t turn up. Since last night he is unwell. So doctors have restricted his movements. He is suffering a lot since last night. He contacted me, Jaya ji (Jaya Bachchan) also. .. We pray for his long life and good health. Today though he could t come, I believe Amitji's mind is with this festival. We cant think of this film festival without him."

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Amitabh Bachchan in same blog wrote about being confined to his bed and how it pains him to trouble his family at a time like this for little things like picking up a glass of water or charging phone. He wrote:

It seems odd to be confined to a bed ..  so many natural actions get stifled .. get to phone , charge mobile, pick up a glass of water .. and so many more little little matters .. feels stupid to be even mentioning it but re it is ..

.. in Hospital y have that emergency bell in nearby hand , or a small balloon like object when inside  ‘tube’ to ask for assistance and help .. but at home you never want to disturb family and give m any task .. it seems embarrassing .. you want to t give any pressure re, just do it yourself .. 

.. AND more importantly, very act of being immobile puts staff and ors that have always seen you in motion, in a different light .. re is a sense of helplessness .. which one is t deserving of but re .. one never wants to put ar in any situation thus .. y see us as invincible , active and about .. and n suddenly y see you horizontal .. doesn’t look good .. 

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Amitabh Bachchan says doctors want him to take time off work

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

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

77-year-old star was anunced as recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke award, Indian cinema's highest hour for an artiste, in October this year. Bachchan has a full slate ahead with "Jhund", "Chehre", "Gulabo Sitabo" and "Brahmastra" besides his hosting duties on "Kaun Banega Crorepati".

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