Big B falls ill, hospitalised, Abhi says, dad stable

Bachchan, wearing a brown woollen cap and a blue sweat shirt, was first rushed in an ambulance to nearby Nanavati hospital from his residence 'Jalsa' in Juhu for a check up and scan and was later admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra.

The actor was suspected to be suffering from incisional hernia, a recurring problem that has been troubling him since the near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie in 1982, but there was no immediate confirmation from family or doctors attending on him.

Sources said the Big B, who was shooting for Teen Patti till Friday, had taken ill last night and complained of abdominal cramps.

"Last night he complained of stomach ache for which he was taken to Nanavati Hospital this morning, then he was admitted to Leelavati. At this moment, he is under treatment," Bachchan's secretary Sunil Doshi said.

Bachchan's daughter Shweta Nanda, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and family friend and SP leader Amar Singh followed the ambulance in a car.

Bachchan underwent a surgery on November 30, 2005 for abdominal infection `Diverticulosis' at the Leelavati hospital.

Earlier in 1982, he had undergone a major surgery after the accident during a stunt sequence for Coolie following which he suffered from myasthenia gravis, an ailment of muscle weakness.

"I am doing fine," Bachchan was quoted as saying by visitors who enquired about his health.

Among those who called on the ailing actor were filmmaker Ravi Chopra and Susan Roshan, wife of actor Hrithik Roshan.

A large number of fans and media persons gathered outside the hospital anxiously waiting to know about the well being of the legendary actor.

Doshi said friends and family were praying for Bachchan's well being. "At this point of time we are focusing attention for his speedy recovery," he said.

Hospital sources said Bachchan was under observation and tests were being carried out. Earlier at Nanavati, stomach and chest X-rays were taken.

Over the years, the Bollywood legend has been coming out of his house especially to greet fans on his birthday.

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