He told a TV channel that Bachchan was brought there with complaint of stomach ache and abdominal pain.

"There is no cause for worry or concern. He will soon be up and above and go back to work," he said.

Bachchan's pain relieved

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been provided relief with medicines and investigations were being carried out, a hospital bulletin said.

"Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to Lilavati hospital today afternoon with a history of abdominal pain which has been relieved by medicines," the bulletin said.

The cause of pain is being investigated by a team of doctors and the report will be available by Sunday morning.

The family - wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya and other relatives are present in the hospital.

He has undergone blood investigation and CT scan of the abdomen and reports are awaited, the bulletin said adding that he is in suite number 1101 on the 11th floor.

Further treatment will be decided based on the report.

"We respect the patient's rights and confidentiality and hence would not like to discuss this matter further," the bulletin issued by the hospital spokesperson on behalf of the family added.

‘Big B stable, to remain at Lilavati for at least two days'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was said to be stable and doctors have advised him to remain in hospital for at least two days.

"The doctors have advised him to be in the hospital for 48-72 hours and his condition is stable," Bachchan's son and Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan said.

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