December 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood had a hit male Jodi in the 70s and they were Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, who gave blockbusters like Shaan, Suhaag, Deewar, Imaan Dharam, Trishul etc. Now, Shashi is suffering from age related illness and is admitted at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 12th December in critical condition.

At the same time, Shashi Kapoors elder brother veteran star Shammi Kapoor also fell ill and is admitted at Breach Candy hospital. Recently, Big B went to meet both of them and shared the same on his blog and Twitter page. Amitabh was very sad to see his co-star and close friend lying on hospital bed in such condition. The sources from both the hospitals have informed that both Shammi and Shashi are suffering from age related problems but their condition is stable now.

Shammiji is reportedly suffering from kidney ailments and is recovering now. Big B posted that he was pained to see Shashi, who talked with him during his half an hour stay at the hospital. Mr Bachchan has asked his fans to pray for their good health.

Speaking about Shammiji, Big B said that he was in his usual charming self and was joking over his health condition. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, there were hardly any visitors from Bollywood, which was once ruled by the Kapoor brothers.

We wish speedy recovery of the two veteran stars!

--Sampurn Wire