Amitabh Bachchan gets speedy Covid recovery prayer from Arvind Kejriwal & 'billion' others

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has wished Amitabh Bachchan a speedy recovery as the Bollywood megastar tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said “the power of billion prayers” is wishing for the well being of the actor, while Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has assured he will recover soon.

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Besides Kejriwal, people across the political spectrum wished for the senior actor's recovery from the virus. first among them was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who took to Twitter and said, "Got the news of @SrBachchan Ji being unwell. May God heal you soon and get you up again with the same energy. We wish you all the best!"

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Jyotiradiya Scindia, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also wished a speedy recovery for the popular Bollywood actor. Besides the political leaders, Bollybood celebs and sports personalities also wished for the senior actors speedy recover.

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Amitabh Bachchan tests COVID positive

The megastar announced his COVID-19 diagnosis on Saturday evening after news broke of his being admitted to Nanavati Hospital. He did so via Twitter, and shortly after, his son Abhishek Bachchan confirmed that he too had tested positive. As per the hospital's Sunday morning statement, Amitabh Bachchan is stable with mild symptoms and is under isolation.

"Mr. Amitabh Bacchan is stable with mild symptoms and is currently admitted in the isolation unit at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. He has confirmed that he will keep updating via Twitter," the hospital statement said.