"Heartning to be back from hospital, praying for Abhishek": Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has immense gratitude for doctors who provided him with medical care for COVID-19 and feels overwhelmed to be free of virus finally.

Amitabh, on Sunday, tested negative for vel coronavirus and was discharged from hospital.

77-year-old actor was admitted to Nanavati hospital along with son Abhishek after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 11. Abhishek, 44, is still positive and will remain under medical care.

"It has been heartening to be back from Hospital after ‘mukti’ from coronavirus but a sour taste in mouth when Abhishek has to still be in medical care," Amitabh wrote in his blog. actor said doctors are tirelessly working towards battling virus "each hour" through consultation, sharing of information and experience with ir fraternity from or parts of world which gives " hope of repair." "Assuring us each minute that ‘all shall be well’ , when in fact y mselves struggle to find that confirmed patent that can be used, delivered, executed to save lives and conditions from virus.

"When I had addressed m as 'angels in white' I had never imagined that I would be supine in ir midst to savour ir angelic presence, as y give us hope, inspiration and strength to fight. y are quite quite remarkable. My gratitude shall never fail for m... feeling bad for Abhishek .. prayers he comes home soon," he added.

On Sunday, Abhishek thanked well-wishers for ir continued support and said he would remain under medical care.

"I, unfortunately due to some comorbidities remain COVID-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. I'll beat this and come back healthier! Promise," he wrote.

Abhishek's wife, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, 46, and eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya were discharged from hospital on Monday after testing negative for COVID-19.