Esha Deol slams 'absolutely fake' reports on Hema Malini's health; thanks fans for concern

Esha Deol has shunned rumours about her mother, veteran actor and MP Hema Malini's health, doing the rounds on the internet, after news of superstar Amitabh Bachchan's COVID diagnosis broke out on Saturday. She took to Twitter and clarified that the reports regarding Hema Malini's health are 'absolutely fake' and that she is doing well. 

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The rumour-mongers on social media have targetted many prominent film stars and their families after hearing of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's COVID diagnosis on Saturday evening. Veteran actor Hema Malini is 'fit and fine' as evidently shared by her daughter in her update on Sunday morning. 

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Earlier on Saturday, veteran actor Rekha had also made headlines as her bungalow was declared a containment zone by BMC after her security personnel tested positive for COVID. The novel virus has been spreading throughout the country at an alarming rate with the highest number of cases in the city of Mumbai where most of the celebrated actors reside. After news of the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan's positive COVID diagnosis hit the internet, fans have been speculating about the health of other actors too.

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Nanavati Hospital's update on Amitabh Bachchan

The hospital officials have issued statements with updates of Amitabh Bachchan's health since Sunday morning and have reassured that the actor is stable, is responding well to the treatment at the hospital, and was able to sleep well on Saturday night. Also, they have informed that the 77-year-old superstar will release 'Medical Bulletin' for his fans twice a day via his own social media handle.

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