Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage while filming for his upcoming movie, Project K in Hyderabad. The 80-year-old actor revealed in a blog post that his rib cartilage “popped” during an action shot, causing the injury. Bachchan received medical care in Hyderabad and is now recovering at his home in Mumbai. Although he is “mobile a bit for essential activities,” the actor is primarily resting.
In his blog post, the actor mentioned that the injury is painful and it will take a few weeks for normalcy to return. Bachchan also requested his fans not to gather outside his home in Mumbai as he is unable to meet them. Meeting his fans outside his home has been a ritual for the actor for decades.
Bachchan also mentioned that all work on the film has been suspended and postponed until he is fully recovered. Project K, which also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, is expected to release next year.
The news of Bachchan’s injury has left fans worried about his health. However, they have been sending their wishes and prayers for his speedy recovery on social media.
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most celebrated actors in Bollywood and has acted in over 200 Indian films in a career spanning more than five decades. He is known for his roles in movies like Sholay, Deewar, Zanjeer, and Kabhi Kabhie.
