Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Amitabh Bachchan Opens Up on Hepatitis and TB Battles
Amitabh Bachchan, a famous actor, had a serious accident in 1982 during a movie.
He needed blood, but one donor had Hepatitis B, which hurt his liver.
Years later, he discovered that 75% of his liver was damaged.
He also had spinal tuberculosis in 2000 and took strong medicine for a year.
He wants people to talk openly about illnesses to help others feel less alone and to promote the importance of early detection and treatment.
Amitabh Bachchan contracted Hepatitis B from a blood transfusion in 1982.
75% of Bachchan's liver was damaged due to Hepatitis.
He was diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis in 2000.
Bachchan shared his health battles on a KBC episode.
He encourages early testing and diagnosis for diseases like Hepatitis and TB.
- Who
- Amitabh Bachchan
- What
- Shared details on Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis
- When
- 1982 (accident), 2000 (TB diagnosis), 2005 (Hepatitis detected)
- Where
- Bollywood film set and during a KBC episode
- Why
- To promote medical awareness and destigmatize diseases
Actor's disclosures
Importance of awareness
Public disclosure of health issues
Actor's disclosures
Bachchan shared his health details to destigmatize diseases
Importance of awareness
This could also inspire the public to take proactive health steps
- Incident
- Coolie film set accident in 1982
- Hepatitis B Cause
- Blood transfusion in 1982
- Liver Condition
- 75% liver damage; now functions with 25%
- TB Diagnosis
- Diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis in 2000
- TB Treatment
- Underwent rigorous treatment for a year
