Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has contracted coronavirus. The actor was on Saturday night hospitalised after the result came.

Taking to Twitter, the senior actor said, "I have tested CoviD positive. Shifted to Hospital. Hospital informing authorities .. family and staff have undergone tests, results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!"

Soon after Big B's tweet, Superstar Mahesh Babu wished him a speedy recovery. "Get well soon sir! Wishing you a speedy recovery," he wrote.

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan tweeted, "Dear Amitabh ji, I join the whole Nation in wishing you a quick recovery! After all, you are the idol of millions in this country, an iconic superstar! We will all take good care of you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!"

T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..
All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020