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'I Am Fine': Amitabh Bachchan Clarifies Viral Surgery & ICU Blog, Says It Was About Lionel Messi, Not His Health
24htopnews | July 22, 2026 2:08 PM CST

Amitabh Bachchan clarified that his recent blog mentioning surgery, ICU and recovery was misunderstood and did not refer to his own health. The 83-year-old actor said he was drawing a parallel with Lionel Messi and Argentina's defeat, explaining how champions cope with setbacks. His earlier posts had sparked health concerns among fans before he reassured everyone that he is fine.

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that his recent blog post, which sparked widespread concern over his health, was "misunderstood" and was never intended to refer to himself.

The veteran actor explained that the post was, in fact, an example inspired by football legend Lionel Messi following Argentina's defeat.

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Taking to his blog, Amitabh wrote,."I am fine .. misunderstood post ..*I was giving an example ..That the period after a surgery or ICU incident the most difficult time is when you come home .. and have to deal with your damaged condition ..”

He added, “So .. when a Champion looses , the most difficult time is dealing with yourself in its aftermath .. Ref. Argentina loss and Messi as Champion that lost ..People have assumed its reference to me ..... assumed incorrectly ..every Champion must know that in time there shall be another Champion !!”


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