Key Points
- Hospitalization Rumors Debunked: Initial claims by entertainment journalist Vickey Lalwani stating Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital since May 16 are false.
- Routine Medical Checkup: Family sources and hospital insiders confirmed the veteran actor visited the hospital solely for his standard monthly health assessment and returned home immediately after.
- Actor is Fit and Active: Over the weekend, Bachchan was seen driving his car between his residences and actively greeted fans outside his home on Sunday.
- Cryptic Response: The superstar responded to the sudden media frenzy in the early hours of Wednesday by posting a cryptic poem on his personal blog, subtly addressing the rumors.
Speculation regarding the health of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan intensified following a video published by entertainment journalist Vickey Lalwani. The report claimed that the 83-year-old actor had been admitted to the VIP enclosure on the third floor of Nanavati Hospital’s ‘A-Wing’ on May 16 due to severe, ongoing stomach complications. The rumor gained further traction with claims that his son, Abhishek Bachchan, had rushed to the hospital on Tuesday evening to visit him, prompting widespread concern across social media platforms.
Family Sources and Insiders Clarify the Truth
Industry insiders and sources close to the Bachchan family have since completely dismissed the claims, categorizing them as entirely inaccurate. A representative confirmed that while the megastar did visit Nanavati Hospital over the weekend, it was strictly for a routine medical checkup that he undergoes every month.
“The news is absolutely false. He is absolutely fine and after his regular hospital visit on Saturday, he was back home and was also seen driving his car from Jalsa to Janak the next day. He is currently at home,” an official source stated.
Furthermore, the narrative of a multi-day hospitalization was quickly disproved by the actor’s public appearances. On Sunday, Bachchan participated in his long-standing weekly ritual, stepping outside his Mumbai residence to interact with the massive crowds of well-wishers gathered to see him.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Cryptic Blog Post
In the early hours of Wednesday, Amitabh Bachchan took to his official blog to post a cryptic Hindi poem, a move widely interpreted as his personal response to the media sensationalism surrounding his health. Translated into English, a portion of his poem reads:
“When the eagle becomes quiet, parrots begin to speak… They begin talking like crows the moment food enters their mouths.”
While the actor has historically dealt with complex medical conditions, including surviving on 25 percent liver function due to a blood transfusion mishap following his near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie, sources reiterate that his current vitals are stable.
Upcoming Cinematic Projects
Despite the recurring media speculation about his age and physical health, the “Megastar of the Century” remains one of the busiest actors in Indian cinema. Bachchan is actively involved in multiple high-profile projects, including the highly anticipated sci-fi sequels Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 and Brahmastra Part Two: Dev. He is also scheduled to feature in the courtroom thriller Section 84 and the upcoming film Aankhen 2.
