India's most famous movie star, Amitabh Bachchan, and his son Abhishek are in stable condition, after being infected with the Coruna virus, an official at a hospital and health authorities in India said on Sunday.

Actor Legend (77 years old) stated on Twitter last night that the examination had confirmed his infection with the highly contagious virus.

Minutes later, his son Abhishek Bachchan, 44, also said on Twitter that he had contracted the disease.

The two were transferred to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, although they had only mild symptoms.

The father and son appealed to millions of fans to remain calm and not to panic.

A Nanavati hospital official and government officials from the Mumbai health sector confirmed Sunday that the father and son are in stable condition.

The media is awaiting reports on the status of the two famous actresses, Jaya, wife of Amitabh Bachchan, and Aishwarya, wife of Abhishek.

Civil authorities have begun a massive sterilization process at the upscale Bachchan residence in Mumbai, and have sprayed antiseptics at the large complex and on parked cars there.

The Bollywood legend had been helping India in its war on the Corona Virus, and had appeared in advertisements to urge people to use masks, wash hands and maintain social spacing.

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