Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has addressed the health rumours that spread after his recent blog post about surgery, the ICU, and recovery left many fans worried. The veteran actor has now clarified that he is completely fine and that the post was never about his own health. Instead, he explained that he was using the example of a champion dealing with defeat while referring to Argentina's loss in the FIFA World Cup final.
Amitabh Bachchan Clears Health Rumours After ICU And Surgery Blog
Amitabh Bachchan (Image: X/amitabhbachchanfanpage)
Following some confusion among his fans regarding his health, Amitabh Bachchan spoke to Variety India, clarifying that he had not undergone any surgery. The actor noted that his post on the blog was misunderstood by people who thought that he was talking about his health.
Clearing the confusion, Bachchan said, "I am fine. I did not undergo surgery. It is a misunderstood post. I was giving an example that the period after surgery or ICU, the most difficult time, is when you come home and have to deal with your damaged condition. So when a champion loses, the most difficult time is dealing with yourself in its aftermath."
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The 83-year-old actor revealed that his blog was actually inspired by Argentina's defeat against Spain in the FIFA World Cup final. He compared the emotional struggle of healing from surgery with the pain of a champion feels after losing an important match.
Explaining his thoughts further, he said, "I was referring to Argentina's loss (against Spain in the FIFA World Cup) and Messi as a champion that lost. People have assumed it's a reference to me." When asked about his health, Bachchan responded with a smile, "Absolutely... so far."
What Amitabh Bachchan Wrote In His Blog?
The confusion started after Bachchan shared a detailed note on his Tumblr blog discussing surgery, recovery, and life after leaving the ICU.
He wrote, "In the hospital, after surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient doctors and medical staff, a discharge and a homecoming. This homecoming period is the most difficult phase, physically, psychologically, and practically. You are a revered champion, and one day a defeat stares at you. This is the most difficult phase of your life."
He also added, "Some brave it, some succumb; those that strive and be brave ever remain champions; they that do not get reconciled and live, existing in past glory, make a choice each makes individually; there is nothing wrong with either. Be well, be happy."
Amitabh Bachchan Upcoming Films
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan will be seen reprising the role of Ashwatthama in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD with Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. He will also be seen back as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, with the new season slated to premiere on August 10, 2026.