Amitabh Bachchan advised to take a few days off to rest and recuperate

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday said he has been advised to take a few days off to rest and recuperate.

The 84-year-old actor shared a post on X, apologising to fans for being unable to interact with them on social media.

“Apologies .. I beg your forgiveness; I've been advised to take some time off for a few days to rest and recuperate, so I'm not able to write anything,” Bachchan wrote.

Responding to the post, fans wished the actor well and urged him to prioritise his health.

“Please take care of your health. Love you sir,” one user wrote, while another said, “Get well soon sir”.

“We all love you. Rest well. Thanks a lot for connecting with us,” another fan commented.

One of Indian cinema's most celebrated stars, Bachchan has enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades, with landmark films such as Deewaar, Sholay, Agneepath, Black and Piku.

He also remains a popular television personality as the host of the long-running quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Bachchan recently celebrated his 84th birthday. A Tumblr post by the actor last month and fueled rumours that he might be retiring from acting. But Bachchan later clarified that he meant retiring to bed, not retiring from acting.