The 2019 Kolkata International Film Festival aka KIFF started on November 8 and will be concluded on November 15. The event was inaugurated by Shah Rukh Khan, and pictures of the same were all over the internet. But the one who could be a part of this event was veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. Big B, as he is fondly called, had to cancel his visit to KIFF because of his health issues. About it West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee told IANS, “Amitabhji comes here every time. But he could not turn up. Since last night he is unwell. So doctors have restricted his movements. He is suffering a lot since last night.” Shah Rukh Khan Learns Bengali from Rakhee at KIFF 2019 - Watch their Adorable Video from the Event.

Amitabh Bachchan who is active on Twitter shared a picture straight from the hospital with his fans. The pic clearly shows that the actor is resting on the bed and watching the premiere league. While sharing the post he captioned it as, “T 3544 - ... the Fowler , the socks and the Premier League .. all day long .. in recouped  state attempt ..” Big B’s fans  instantly started commenting on his post and wished him a speedy recovery. Amitabh Bachchan Hospitalised, the Actor is in Lilavati Hospital Since the Past three Days.

Here’s Big B’s Tweet:

Message From A Fan

Even Fans Want Big B To Some Rest From Work

A Happy Fan

Tons Of Love For The Superstar

Much Love...!

Yesterday Amitabh Bachchan mentioned on his Facebook page how much he would miss attending KIFF. He wrote, “FB 2543 - was to be in Kolkata for KIFF .. a medical issue and had to be confined to bed .. my regrets in missing this event .. but for the past six years I have attended and given a speech which the GoWB has appreciated and put in a book as well .. I had my speech ready and prepared , but shall send it to GoWB any way .. a lot of research went into it ..” We wish Big B good health and a speedy recovery!

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