Abhishek Bachchan has tested negative for Covid-19 and has been discharged from hospital, the actor revealed on his verified Twitter and Instagram accounts on Saturday afternoon.

"A promise is a promise! This afternoon I tested Covid-19 Negative! I told you guys I'd beat this. Thank you all for your prayers for me and my family. My eternal gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff at Nanavati hospital for all that they have done," tweeted Abhishek.

A promise is a promise!
This afternoon I tested Covid-19 NEGATIVE!!! I told you guys I’d beat this. thank you all for your prayers for me and my family. My eternal gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff at Nanavati hospital for all that they have done. THANK YOU!

Shortly after that Abhishek posted a picture on Instagram of his "care board" the hospital. On the board, saying, "I'm so happy to be able to go home."

Abhishek, along with his father Amitabh Bachchan was hospitalised with Covid-19 in July. On August 2, Amitabh was discharged but Abhishek continued to be in the hospital.