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Amitabh Bachchan advises fans he will pause online activity to rest
The 84‑year‑old actor posted on X and his blog on Oct. 21 that doctors have ordered strict rest after a recent knee injury.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan announced on Oct. 21 that he has been instructed to take a few days off to rest and recuperate, apologising to fans for being unable to write or post online.
What happened
Bachchan shared the update via a post on X, formerly Twitter, stating, “Apologies. I beg your forgiveness; I've been advised to take some time off for a few days to rest and recuperate, so I'm not able to write anything.” He followed with a separate blog entry that extended Dussehra greetings but reiterated that he was under “very strict rest and recuperation” and therefore “not allowed to communicate.” The actor did not disclose when he expects to resume his regular online updates or the specific medical reason for the advice.
What the reports add
The Gulf News article notes that fans responded with supportive messages, urging him not to apologise and to focus on his health. It also references an earlier incident in early October when Bachchan revealed on the TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 that he had slipped on set and injured his left knee, making it difficult to stand during his opening monologue. The current health advisory does not confirm whether the knee injury is linked to the new rest order.
What was said
In his X post, Bachchan wrote, “Apologies. I beg your forgiveness; I've been advised to take some time off for a few days to rest and recuperate, so I'm not able to write anything.” In the blog, he added, “First Dussehra greetings to all… love happiness, fulfilment, prayers,” and noted the strict rest instructions. A fan quoted in the article wrote, “Prayers. Take care, Sir. No apologies.” Another fan urged him to “rest and look after his health.”
How it came about
The latest advisory follows Bachchan’s earlier knee‑injury updates reported by Felo News on Oct. 2, Oct. 3 and Sep. 30, which detailed the slip on the KBC 18 set in Dubai and his continued difficulty standing. Those pieces highlighted his decision to deliver monologues seated and his reassurance to fans about recovery. The current pause is the first formal request for a short‑term break from public communication since those injury reports.
Key facts
- Amitabh Bachchan posted on X on Oct. 21 saying he must rest for a few days and cannot write. (gulfnews.com)
- He also wrote a blog entry extending Dussehra greetings while noting he is under strict rest instructions. (gulfnews.com)
- Fans responded with supportive messages urging him to focus on health. (gulfnews.com)
- Earlier in October Bachchan disclosed a left‑knee injury from a slip on the KBC 18 set. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Amitabh Bachchan Health Update: Bollywood Icon Takes Time Off for Rest and Recovery”
