Speaking to media personnel, his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan [ Images ] said the surgery had been successful.

'My father underwent abdominal surgery at a hospital today. The operation was minor and it lasted approximately three hours. He is fine and in the recovery room," said Abhishek.

He added, "If all goes well, he will be discharged on Sunday".

"As the actor and his family arrived at the Seven Hills Hospital, they decided to seek the blessings at the Balaji temple situated inside the premises and proceeded towards their executive suite situated on the 8th floor," said a source present at the hospital.

The legendary actor is about to be operated today. Doctor's claim, Big B is suffering from - cirrhosis of the  liver (a condition, where normal liver tissues are damaged) and will undergo a 3 hour long surgery

Bachchans have booked the hospital suite no. 5081 on the 8th floor, which has only four executive suites for VIP patients. Talking about Bachchan’s suite, it is going to be highly guarded after the actor admits himself tonight. It has one master room for the patient (Amitabh Bachchan), one guest room with two beds, cyber and study area with global network, a private kitchen and dining room for the family, which has smart card access  to avoid intruders inside the suite.

"My stomach which has already been the bed of many complicated battles in the past, shall have to entertain this as well. It's a war zone, my body, and one which has been through a great deal and still does."

Bachchan has acted in more than 180 Indian films over 40 years. He remains India's most popular actor.

Last year he returned as the celebrity host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire and one of the most watched shows on Indian television.
 

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