Amitabh Bachchan pulls out of event citing health issues, inability to travel in current condition

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, who was hospitalised earlier this month, has pulled out of an event in Sharjah, citing health reasons.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan could not attend the Sharjah Book Fair this year owing to health issues. The actor’s fans in the UAE, who were eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the star, were left disheartened, a tweet read.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan during a programme organised as a part of Banega Swachh India campaign in Mumbai.(IANS)

Announcing to a statement from the event’s management, Amitabh Bachchan was "unable to fulfil his scheduled attendance at the book fair on October 30 at 5 p.m., owing to health issues, which make him unfit to undertake overseas travel".

 

The statement also mentioned the Bollywood veteran's ailing health and his hospitalisation in Mumbai earlier this month, due to a liver problem.

The statement further read: "Bachchan sent his regards to the millions of fans who were eagerly anticipating to hear from him, in person, at the book fair. He expressed profound dismay for missing this opportunity to meet and address them."

Meanwhile, the actor spent time with his family during Diwali, and shared celebration pictures on social media. He also took to his blog to express his gratitude to millions of fans for their love and wishes on the festive occasions of Diwali and Bhai Dooj. The actor hosted a party on Diwali, which was attended by the who’s who of Bollywood.

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