Amitabh Bachchan admitted to ICU? Here’s what we know
Updated on: 21 July, 2026 12:58 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal

Amitabh Bachchan admitted to ICU
Bollywood is not only known for the chartbuster movies, but it is also known as a place that gave us some blockbuster actors who live in our hearts rent free. Among many actors, one who is respected and loved deeply is Senior Bachchan, aka Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Always being there for his fans, Big B is loved immensely all over the world. Someone who makes us smile, has this time, left us concerned over his health.
Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his X, formerly known as Twitter account, to update his fans about his health. While sharing the update, he wrote, “DAY 6726- Jalsa, Mumbai July 20, 2026/July 21 Mon/Tue 2:58 am
.. in Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming .. this homecoming period is the most difficult phase .. physically, psychologically and practically .... you are a revered Champion and one day a defeat stares at yo
the most difficult phase of your life .... some brave it .. some succumb .. they that strive and be brave ever remain Champions .. they that do not , get reconciled and live, exist in the past glory .. a choice each makes individually .. nothing wrong by either .. be well be happy ..”

Not just this this, he later shared another tweet and that left everyone worried sick. Taking to his X account, he wrote, “T 5806 - The game has ended! But the work is still going on.”
The actor did not disclose the reason for his surgery but indicated that he had spent time in the ICU. Big B has always been active on social media, always talking about his life and his learnings. But just when this post came up, the comment section was flooded with “get well soon” wishes.
Amitabh Bachchan recently hit the headlines when he shared his take on Messi`s heart-breaking defeat. Taking to his blog, the veteran actor wrote that "the day comes for every champion," as he spoke about Messi`s "tears of emotion" and urged the football legend to "accept the love that came your way" and "rest in that glory." He further wrote, “the game .. over .. Spain the Champions and Messi lost .. tears of emotion .. sad .. but the day comes for every champion .. as you turn the corner , you find there are others better than you .. accept the love that came your way .. rest in that glory...”
Amitabh Bachchan work front
On the work front, Amitabh ji began shooting for part two of “Kalki 2898 AD” in Hyderabad in February. “Kalki 2” reunites Senior Bachchan with Kamal Haasan on screen after 41 years, following their 1985 film “Geraftaar”.
Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his X, formerly known as Twitter account, to update his fans about his health. While sharing the update, he wrote, “DAY 6726- Jalsa, Mumbai July 20, 2026/July 21 Mon/Tue 2:58 am
.. in Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming .. this homecoming period is the most difficult phase .. physically, psychologically and practically .... you are a revered Champion and one day a defeat stares at yo
the most difficult phase of your life .... some brave it .. some succumb .. they that strive and be brave ever remain Champions .. they that do not , get reconciled and live, exist in the past glory .. a choice each makes individually .. nothing wrong by either .. be well be happy ..”

Not just this this, he later shared another tweet and that left everyone worried sick. Taking to his X account, he wrote, “T 5806 - The game has ended! But the work is still going on.”
The actor did not disclose the reason for his surgery but indicated that he had spent time in the ICU. Big B has always been active on social media, always talking about his life and his learnings. But just when this post came up, the comment section was flooded with “get well soon” wishes.
Amitabh Bachchan recently hit the headlines when he shared his take on Messi`s heart-breaking defeat. Taking to his blog, the veteran actor wrote that "the day comes for every champion," as he spoke about Messi`s "tears of emotion" and urged the football legend to "accept the love that came your way" and "rest in that glory." He further wrote, “the game .. over .. Spain the Champions and Messi lost .. tears of emotion .. sad .. but the day comes for every champion .. as you turn the corner , you find there are others better than you .. accept the love that came your way .. rest in that glory...”
Amitabh Bachchan work front
On the work front, Amitabh ji began shooting for part two of “Kalki 2898 AD” in Hyderabad in February. “Kalki 2” reunites Senior Bachchan with Kamal Haasan on screen after 41 years, following their 1985 film “Geraftaar”.
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In Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient doctors and medical Staff


This homecoming period is the most difficult phase .. physically, psychologically and practically
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