Mumbai: Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has apologised to his fans for going quiet on social media, saying he has been advised to take a few days off to rest and recover.
Bachchan had not shared his blog on X for several days. On Thursday he posted a note explaining why. "Forgive me. I am a supplicant for pardon. I have been advised to take a few days off to rest and recover, so I am not in a position to write anything just now," he wrote.
He did not say what the ailment was, or how long the break would last. Fans responded to the post with wishes for a speedy recovery.
Bachchan is active on social media and writes his blog regularly. He has in the past kept followers informed about health troubles.
In recent months he had continued working on film and television projects. There has been no official word on his upcoming projects.
Several Bollywood colleagues have expressed concern about his health. Fans urged him to rest until he is better. Bachchan is among the most-followed Indian actors online and posts regularly. He has kept followers updated on health troubles in the past, though this time he did not spell out the ailment. His post drew thousands of reactions, with fans wishing him a speedy recovery. There was no word from the makers of his upcoming films on release dates. Over the past year he had taken part in several advertisements and events. His post suggests the break is on medical advice, though he did not say how long it will last.