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    Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan undergoes surgery

    NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood's biggest star Amitabh Bachchan underwent abdominal surgery on Saturday and was recovering well in a Mumbai hospital, his son said.

    The 69-year-old actor has a history of stomach ailments following an intestinal injury he suffered while filming a movie in 1982.

    His son, Abhishek Bachchan, said the surgery went well and his father was resting. He tweeted thanks to Bachchan's fans for their prayers and get well wishes.

    Affectionately known as "Big B," Amitabh Bachchan has acted in around 180 films in a career spanning four decades in Bollywood, the home of India's prolific movie industry.

    In 1982, when Bachchan was injured on the set of his Hindi film "Coolie," or 'The Porter," thousands of fans across the country prayed for his recovery. Two even committed suicide, hoping to trade their deaths for his life.

    Over the last decade, Bachchan has endorsed a slew of products — from hair oil to high-end clothing.

    He has also had a successful run as the host of "Kaun Banega Crorepati," India's version of the hit television show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire."

     

    48 comments

    • Joanne  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      Wow....as a well traveled American, I'm surprised how many ignorant Americans are posting negative comments about an internationally famous actor. Empty vessels making the most noise, it seems. There's whole world outside our borders....America and our films are not the only ones that matter in the world. Grow up.
      • NONYA 3 mths ago
        OK so just take it as criticism from someone that has been around the world. If you have watched a foreign film in theatre or on tv, over 90 percent of it sucks. The film and editing almost always sucks, the special effects are shoddy, the actors emotions are commonly fake looking, and their beauty queens should be portrayed as a Colliewood star. Nuff said.
      • goodtobehappy 3 mths ago
        Hate to break it to you NONYA, but 90% of our stuff sucks too!
      • Joanne 3 mths ago
        Indeed, NONYA, clearly on a mission to prove true the notion of 'empty vessels making the most noise.' And as for the 'colliewood' comment...your bigotry further proves your abject lack of elementary intelligence.
    • Geo  •  3 mths ago
      I actually like this actor, my ex girlfriend loved Bollywood movies, he is like the Indian Robert Deniro
    • Kelly D  •  3 mths ago
      जल्दी से ठीक हो जाओ. Get well soon, Big B.
      • Cyberkig 3 mths ago
        really sweet of u kelly
    • Wheezer  •  3 mths ago
      We're probably seeing this article because of who he is in Bollywood.....or perhaps because his son Abhishek Bachchan is married to supreme hottie Aishwarya Rai.

      Google her if you want to see why.
      • papillon 3 mths ago
        As an African who started watching Indian movies from my high school days way back in the early 80s you obviously don't know what you are talking about. Who knows aishwarya rai or Bachan Jr. AMITAB BACHCHAN has been acting international blockbuster movies from way back in the 70s...he starred in many of the all time greats movies from Bollywood..."SHOLAY", "Kahbie Kahbie", "Amar Akbar Anthony" "Coolie" "Dostana"........
    • 2wingo  •  Coeur D'Alene, Idaho  •  3 mths ago
      I'm new to Bollywood films, but he's a fine actor from what I've seen, and I hope he gets better soon.
    • Little Moo  •  Queen Creek, Arizona  •  3 mths ago
      As a non-Indian but enthusiastic Bollywood fan, I'm glad to hear the good news. Bachchan has millions of fans worldwide, his fanbase is probably ten times that of the biggest American stars. I love his style. Of all his films, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom is my fave. Great that Yahoo news felt that enough readers would like to hear of his recovery. He's a new grandpa too, we'll see that child on the screen soon. All the best Amit-ji.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  3 mths ago
      Great actor! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
    • Slick  •  Port Orange, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      From ready the ignorant posts on here it is no wonder the rest of the world thinks of us as Ugly Americans. It is obvious so many of you backwards, ignorant yokels who sit in your dark rooms spewing venom are the reason we Americans have such a bad reputation now. My mother told my brother once when he was trying to foist off his obnoxious kids on others in the family, "Nobody ever thinks your kids are as wonderful as you do." Well, that applies to most of the people posting idiot remarks here. "Nobody in the rest of the world thinks you are as wonderful as you do." Grow up.
    • Upendran Menokey  •  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  •  3 mths ago
      Get well soon. We all pray for your health and speed recovery.
    • Vande  •  New York, New York  •  3 mths ago
      the #$%$ jealous backward muslims making nasty comments here....
    • quixote  •  New York, New York  •  3 mths ago
      2 ppl commited suicide in order to trade their deaths for his life. Nice, now we have 2 less idiots in this world
      • ABDUL S 3 mths ago
        lol , I agreed.
      • amy 3 mths ago
        first learn english, "i agreed"... lol to that.
      • Cyberkig 3 mths ago
        quixote: you probably dont even deserve to live!
    • MAJ  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  3 mths ago
      Otm Shank?
    • independent  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 mths ago
      Guys, you leaving negative comments just show how ignorant, stupid and dumb a## you are. I am an American and I wouldn't tolerate anybody saying bad about our Hollywood superstars. Wake up! Respect other cultures and their feelings instead of being hate mongers.
    • cool dude  •  3 mths ago
      there is no doubt that there are bunch of racists in here,no wonder our country is full of dumb people.god bless america
    • Khalid  •  Islamabad, Pakistan  •  3 mths ago
      Wish you early recovery. May God bless you with long life to see your grand-daughter grow.
      • ABDUL S 3 mths ago
        I think he no give #$%$ about you . better you care about yourself.
    • papillon  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 mths ago
      AMITAB BACHCHAN has been acting internationally aclaimed blockbuster movies for 4 decades begining from way back in the 70s. He starred in many of the all time great movies from Bollywood. So far, I've seen "SHOLAY", "Kahbie Kahbie", "Amar Akbar Anthony" "Coolie" "Dostana" in all he played the major role in about 180 movies. To some people, the world begins and ends in the US. Our population = 300 million, there are over 7 billion people in this planet we call earth.
    • Ultrabrut1  •  3 mths ago
      NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Leeroy Jenkins  •  3 mths ago
      Was he in the one where they had those Indian guys dressed as the Beatles?
    • 3 HEAT  •  Miami, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      Great actor of all time,anyone that leaves negative comments are just plain stupid ,get well soon.God Bless
    • Mohammed  •  3 mths ago
      hey guys not all muslims are racist., God bless him he is great actor
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