Date:05/12/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/12/05/stories/2005120500251100.htm

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Manmohan wishes speedy recovery to Amitabh

Mumbai: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joined people in wishing a speedy recovery and good health to Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating at Leelavati Hospital here following an intestinal surgery.

Dr. Singh sent a letter to Mr. Bachchan through Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh which was delivered at the hospital on Sunday.

The Prime Minister said: ``You are an icon for all Indians and I join millions of countrymen in praying for your good health and speedy recovery.''

Dr. Singh said he came to know about Mr. Bachchan's sudden illness and the surgery that he underwent in Mumbai a few days ago, and said, "I wish you well and hope that you get well soon and resume your normal activities at the earliest.''

Mr. Amar Singh, who is also a close family friend of the Bachchans, told newspersons a guest register had been maintained in the hospital for people to express good wishes for Mr. Bachchan.

``Amitabhji has promised to personally write back to every one who has wished him luck in the guest book,'' he said. — PTI