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Amitabh Bachchan receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, shares update on Instagram

Amitabh Bachchan, who had taken the first jab last month, received the second dose of COVID-19 on Saturday

Press Trust of India May 16, 2021 12:05:33 IST
Amitabh Bachchan receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, shares update on Instagram

Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he has received the second and final dose of the novel vaccine. The 78-year-old star, who had taken the first jab last month, took to Instagram to give an update to fans and followers.

"Dusara bhi ho gaya! (second one also done) Covid one, not the Cricket one! Sorry sorry, that was a really bad one.." Bachchan captioned a picture of him receiving the shot.

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In April, the veteran actor had said that all eligible members of his family, except actor-son Abhishek Bachchan, have received the first dose of the vaccine. Abhishek was away shooting for his upcoming social comedy Dasvi.

Last year, Amitabh, Abhishek, actor and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and his granddaughter Aaradhya had tested positive for .

On 1 March, the government launched the nationwide drive to vaccinate everyone above 60 years of age and those aged between 45 and 59 with co-morbidities.

Updated Date: May 16, 2021 12:05:33 IST

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