Claims about celebrities’ health conditions often circulate on social media platforms. In June 2025, a concerning viral claim emerged about the Bollywood legend, alleging his admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with critical condition due to 75% liver damage. Though Bachchan’s health has long drawn public attention, especially given his documented liver condition, our investigation reveals these viral posts lack credible evidence and misrepresent the situation.
Social Media Posts
The claim began circulating on platforms like Facebook in early June 2025. Many posts featured claims that Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with critical liver damage, specifically citing “75% liver damage” and a critical condition.
Fact Check
No Credible Sources
There is no credible evidence to support the claim that Amitabh Bachchan has been recently hospitalized or admitted to the ICU. No major Indian news outlet, such as The Times of India, Hindustan Times, or NDTV, has reported any such incident. More importantly, Bachchan himself has continued to post updates on his verified Facebook page, with the most recent post published on June 9, 2025.
Furthermore, on June 8, 2025, Amitabh Bachchan was seen greeting fans outside his residence in Mumbai, as part of his longstanding Sunday tradition. According to The Times of India, he appeared in good health, smiling and distributing gifts to fans gathered outside.
Bachchan’s Known Health Issues
The confusion appears to stem from a misrepresentation of Bachchan’s well-documented liver condition. In past interviews, he has openly stated that 75% of his liver was damaged due to a Hepatitis B infection contracted after a life-threatening injury on the set of Coolie in 1982. While this damage is real and serious, it is not new, and Bachchan has lived with this condition for decades while maintaining an active public life. (Source: Times of India, Hindustan Times)
Although the public is naturally interested in his health and he sometimes mentions feeling tired or under the weather on social media, there have been no trustworthy reports of any recent hospitalization or serious medical issues. (Source)
Conclusion
The viral claim that Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to the ICU due to critical liver damage is misleading. While it is true that he lives with a serious liver condition, specifically, having sustained 75% liver damage decades ago due to Hepatitis B, there is no evidence of a recent medical emergency or ICU admission. On the contrary, his latest public appearance and verified social media activity suggest he is doing well.
Title:Fact-Check: Viral Claim About Amitabh Bachchan Being in ICU with 75% Liver Damage Is Misleading
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: Misleading
