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Amitabh Bachchan reveals he is a pledged organ donor, flaunts the green ribbon

The Big B took to social media to inform his fans.

By ET Online and Agencies | Updated:
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Amitabh Bachchan explained the significance of the 'green ribbon' in the caption.
NEW DELHI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan revealed on Wednesday that he has pledged to donate his organs.

Sharing a picture of himself on social media from the sets of popular quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', the 77-year-old actor was seen wearing a green-coloured ribbon on his suit.

The 'Piku' star, who has 44.3 million followers on Twitter and 23.3 million followers on Instagram, explained the significance of the 'green ribbon' in the caption. "The distinction of the wear of the GREEN ribbon ..I AM A PLEDGED ORGAN DONOR! .. bearing the giving of life to another," he wrote.



Earlier in the day, the veteran actor tweeted that he was off to shoot for the the show with necessary precautions, including a 'Pangolin' face mask.

Writing in Hindi, the Big B posted, "Off we go to work, wearing a mask. Will have to work for 15 hours, that's our only task."

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Bachchan resumed shooting for "KBC" last month after recovering from COVID-19.

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Every once in a while your body needs detox from the environmental pollutants and toxins, and ofcourse our sedentary lifestyle. Some bad habits like consumptions of liquor, hard drugs, and junk food can be damaging to your liver.

Luckily healthy intake of vegetables and Vitamin C food can naturally clean your system.

On World Liver Day, here's a list of food items that will keep your organ happy, healthy and strong.
Every once in a while your body needs detox from the environmental pollutants and toxins, and ofcourse our sedentary lifestyle. Some bad habits like consumptions of liquor, hard drugs, and junk food ..
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This omega-3 fatty acids rich nut can cleanse your liver naturally by detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts that are also high in glutathione and amino acid arginine.
This omega-3 fatty acids rich nut can cleanse your liver naturally by detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts that are also high in glutathione and amino acid arginine.
This Indian spice is a magic ingredient for the organ. The antioxidant flushes the toxins out and improves the production of bile, and lets the enzymes repair cells in the organ.
This Indian spice is a magic ingredient for the organ. The antioxidant flushes the toxins out and improves the production of bile, and lets the enzymes repair cells in the organ.
Vitamin A-rich vegetable protects your liver against diseases. The beta-carotene and plant-flavonoids present in carrots helps in overall liver function overall.
Vitamin A-rich vegetable protects your liver against diseases. The beta-carotene and plant-flavonoids present in carrots helps in overall liver function overall.
This healthy beverage can boost liver function. However, it is essential you go for green tea, and not the extract which can damage liver health.
This healthy beverage can boost liver function. However, it is essential you go for green tea, and not the extract which can damage liver health.
A mineral present in Garlic, called selenium can cleanse the liver. It can trigger liver enzymes, and naturally flush out the toxins from your body.
A mineral present in Garlic, called selenium can cleanse the liver. It can trigger liver enzymes, and naturally flush out the toxins from your body.
The new-age superfood can cleanse the arteries, and help in gettin rid of the liver toxins.
The new-age superfood can cleanse the arteries, and help in gettin rid of the liver toxins.
Apples contain a chemical called pectin that naturally detoxifies the body. When the digestive tract has fewer toxins, the liver functions in managing the load of toxins.
Apples contain a chemical called pectin that naturally detoxifies the body. When the digestive tract has fewer toxins, the liver functions in managing the load of toxins.
Beets increase oxygen in the body by improving the quality of blood. It stimulates bile flow, breaks down toxins and improves enzymatic activity. The Vitamin C and fibre-rich vegeatable naturally cleans the digestive system.

(Additional inputs from www.liverfoundation.org & www.fishertitus.org)
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