Amitabh Bachchan back home after successful angioplasty surgery in Mumbai hospital

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan on Friday underwent an angioplasty surgery in Mumbai.

The actor was taken to the Kokilaben Hospital in India's financial capital on Friday morning for the surgery, and returned home in the afternoon after successful completion of the operation.

The surgery was to remove a blood clot in his leg, which, according to medical experts, could have led to a heart attack or a stroke if left untreated.

That the superstar had posted a cryptic message on X at noon on Friday added to the mystery. “T 4950 – in gratitude ever,” he said.

An hour later, he put out a promotional video on son Abhishek's 'Majhi Mumbai' team for the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).

As news of the surgery spread on social media, fans and notable personalities alike wished the 81-year-old actor a speedy recovery.