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Published 14:59 IST, October 24th 2019

Has Amitabh Bachchan lost weight? Actor says, 'True, it's almost 5 kg'

Amitabh Bachchan penned blog revealing that he has lost almost 5 kg weight after coming back from the hospital. He says that it is just fantastic for him.

Reported by: Chetna Kapoor
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Amitabh Bachchan who resumed shooting for reality game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, on Tuesday after getting discharged from Nanavati Hospital, has been staying active and connected with his fans through his blog. He wrote that he has been informed by the makers that he has lost some weight since the last few days. He says, "True, its almost 5 kgs and that is absolutely fantastic" for him.

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He further wrote: "a lightness in the step, a controlled and sparse diet and the hours of rest developed to the optimum .. many among the Ef (extended family) would be delighted with the news, that is if they genuine in their concern and care .. but it is well known that that is a given and my regard and affection for them that advise, I do take them seriously ..

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Meanwhile, there have been speculations going around that Amitabh Bachchan will host a grand Diwali bash at his residence this year, on October 27. For those unaware, the Bachchan family didn't celebrate in 2017 as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father Krishnaraj Rai died. And later in 2018, Shweta Bachchan Nanda's father-in-law Rajan Nanda passed away.

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In his blog, Bachchan wrote: "In my 77 years of birth and moving on to the 78 th I have never ever witnessed a Diwali that threatens to be wet .. at least in our part of the World .. it becomes most frustrating for the arrangers .. impressively the domestic better half maiden and their hard work to make the day special .. but all things considered the preventions shall hopefully stand guard and safeguard whatever little has been left to the elements during the day of the night .. !!!"

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Updated 15:13 IST, October 24th 2019

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