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Did you know? Amitabh Bachchan is surviving on 25pc of his liver

Did you know? Amitabh Bachchan is surviving on 25pc of his liver

The actor revealed he has been suffering from the Hepatitis B virus and says he has total faith in Indian doctors
24 Nov, 2015

Who would have thought that evergreen Amitabh Bachchan would be surviving on just 25pc of his liver? Turns out that the veteran actor has been suffering from Hepatitis B virus, reported The Indian Express.

Big B spoke about his ailment during a media convention on the disease and revealed that he had lost 75pc of his liver to the virus: "Hepatitis B came to me accidentally. After my accident on the sets of Coolie, I was infused with the blood of about 200 donors and 60 bottles of blood were injected into my system."

He recalled that one of his donors was carrying the virus which in turn got transferred to him: "One of my blood donors was carrying Hepatitis B virus which went into my system. I continued to function normally till year 2000 and almost 18 years after the accident, during a very normal medical checkup, I was told that my liver was infected and I had lost 75pc of my liver."

"So, if I am standing here today, you are looking at a person who is surviving with 25 per cent of liver. That is the bad part. The good part is you can survive even with 12%. But no one wants to get to that stage," he added.

The superstar appreciated the medical facilities in India and vouched for them when it came to diseases like Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B: "I went through a medical course and during all my ailments, I relied on medical experts and doctors in my country despite having the means to do go abroad but I had faith in the medical professionals and doctors of India. When we took a second opinion abroad, I found out that whatever diagnosis was commanded to me by Indian was no different from the foreign ones."

After appearing in Piku this year, the star is all set for his upcoming release Wazir in 2016.

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Qamar Valliani Nov 24, 2015 12:54pm
Too much drinking.
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Bhajan Lal Nov 24, 2015 01:07pm
May God bless him!
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Namo Nov 24, 2015 01:08pm
The only actor who can make you laugh and cry in one scene.The greatest actor ever no one has come close enough to even lick his shoes.
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Dipak Singh Nov 24, 2015 01:20pm
@Qamar Valliani He is not Drinker dude. I request before commenting harsh you should upgrade your knowledge.
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Hyder Nov 24, 2015 01:27pm
Sir A great lesson for Pakistani celebrities and politicians who go abroad for treatment on minor ailments instead of seeking treatment at home!!!
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hemendra Nov 24, 2015 01:37pm
@Qamar Valliani He is a pure vegetarian no drinking and a strict diet person
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Human Nov 24, 2015 01:38pm
@Qamar Valliani He doesn't drink, its a well know fact!
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Ahmad Nov 24, 2015 01:44pm
@Qamar Valliani Atleast read article then comment. He was injected virus by mistake.
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M.Hashim Memon Mnajhand Nov 24, 2015 01:54pm
AMITABH bachan is legend actor of the sub continent, i wish he will play his vital role to build up bridge between hindu and muslims of the sub continent.
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Mir Nov 24, 2015 01:57pm
First Charlie Sheen and now Amitabh - is this the month of disclosures? Prayers for both.
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Harry Nov 24, 2015 01:59pm
@Qamar Valliani : did u read article of came to comment after reading heading.
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Yusha Nov 24, 2015 02:07pm
@Qamar Valliani He does not drink. He is a teetotaler.
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Vinnie Nov 24, 2015 02:19pm
Mr. Bachchan - The King of all Kings !! And the only Real Super Star of Bollywood. We wish you the very best Sir. You have contributed immensely to entertainment in the sub-continent. You have become a mega star based on your talents and efforts, not my manipulating the markets as is being done by the so called superstars today. You have contributed immensely to the elimination of Polio in India and you do not hesitate to do your bit for society building. Today, you are the BIGGEST and the BEST that the film industry in South Asia has. We pray that you live a trouble free and a healthy life as long as you are around.
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SKZ Nov 24, 2015 02:24pm
He should be able to get liver transplant alongwith treatment of Hepatitis B.
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MAHMOOD RAZA BAIG Nov 24, 2015 02:36pm
He is by nature a good person.
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MUNSIF Nov 24, 2015 02:45pm
Amitabh was favourite hero of indian films in 1980. For patients with liver diseases , it is absolutely necessary to eat food without much chemicals and desi masalas, so as not to put burden on liver functioning , as it purifies the blood . a balanced diet as prescribed by doctor will keep the person in good health. So hope to see amitabh smiling and working for the time to come.
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tellmore Nov 24, 2015 03:43pm
@Qamar Valliani NO Amitabh does not drink and does not smoke. He is mostly vegetarian. He got it through blood transmission.
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MUK Nov 24, 2015 03:44pm
Great star!
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Just here Nov 24, 2015 04:29pm
Doctors in India are saving this great man.
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Adnan Aziz Nov 24, 2015 05:01pm
The greatest actor on the subcontinent of all times and one of the best in the world. I wish him health and speedy recovery from his ailment.
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Changez_Khan Nov 24, 2015 05:12pm
Amitabh Bachchan is a fighter, a great person, wish him a healthy long life.
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Rahman Nov 24, 2015 05:57pm
OK, we know that liver to be a very resilient organ! Once you get HepB and the fact that he is still alive to me indicates that his body pretty much defeated the virus that ravaged his liver. It's simple folks, its either liver or virus! Now, one can also be a chronic carrier and in India (and Pakistan) people still get HepB even without any reasons (idiopathic). He will be fine IMHO. Recall that his dad lived a long wife and ditto his mother. At the end of the day genes inherited also do matter!
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logic1 Nov 24, 2015 08:38pm
@Qamar Valliani No dude, he got injured in shooting of ooollie
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sudheer Nov 24, 2015 09:14pm
@qamar valliani. he doesn't support cola ads also. let alone drink.
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Muhammad Jamal Nov 24, 2015 09:38pm
AB films have made us laugh and cry and provided true entertainment to billions of people.We all wish him good health.
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Asad Shairani Nov 24, 2015 09:54pm
Take care AB - lots of fans wish you well.
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Fawad Nov 24, 2015 10:10pm
I too have Hepatitis B and reading Amitabh's story only gives one hope. Hepatitis B is not the worse thing, it can be controlled and suppressed. I found out at an early stage, and try to take necessary precautions.
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INDIAN IN CANADA Nov 24, 2015 11:22pm
Amitabh, truly a bridge between Pakistan and India - Fans from both side of the border love him similarly - This is truly his greatness.
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Sajjad Nov 25, 2015 12:44am
@Dipak Singh -totally agree, HEP B just spreads. May God keep us safe from all these diseases.
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singh Nov 25, 2015 01:41am
Hepatitis B, and A, C, D, and E - plus types X and G, are caused by a virus, which is transmitted via body fluids or contaminated food. Alcohol does not cause Hepatitis of any type. Alcohol damages the liver in other ways such as Cirrhosis and liver disease.
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Bravos Nov 25, 2015 02:18am
Let us pray for his speedy recovery. BTW recently there is a great breakthrough in Hepatitis medicines,a new invention called Harvoni,already approved by FDA USA. Ofcourse the Indian doctors know about this,and it is hoped that Amitabh will recover soon.
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Syed Waqar Ali from Toronto Nov 25, 2015 02:37am
My best wishes to the great star for improvement of his liver. Get well soon.
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siraj syed Nov 25, 2015 02:58am
I love all the Bollywood actors and actresses. They are a great entertainment to me. Mr Amitabh Bachchan , I live at Fort Collins, Colorado USA. There is a lady named Mohini Kaur who is the wife of Mr Pal Singh who owns a grocery store by the name of India's Spice and Rice store . Her father lives in Denver, CO and he lost his liver completely and a Donors liver is replaced. Your case is not bad at all with a 25 percent liver. Mohini could be contacted at 970-221-1552 and her Fax is 970-797-2904. Another young man named Steeve who was my son's classmate aged 31 years has no kidneys since last two years and is surviving. He goes to the gym every day and works out 3 hours everyday. He has been waiting for a donors kidney and he is very strong. He goes once a week for kidney dialysis and till today has not found a donor which will match his blood group. Mr Bachchan, you will Inshallah survive till you turn hundred years old working and entertaining the world. God Bless you,
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kuttathi Nov 25, 2015 05:56am
I wish to donate one of my healthy kidneys to him
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Ayub Nov 25, 2015 06:15am
He is a real hero. I wish him to live for hundred years.
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Omrna Nov 25, 2015 06:42am
still most fit and handsome then his Son
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Habib Nov 25, 2015 09:07pm
He is good soul and asset for India in fact he is very humble man lets pray for his health for his paradise to enjoy more
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shami Nov 28, 2015 12:10am
His faith on Indian doctors will kill him. Better he should get treatment in USA, UK or Germany.
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