Bachchan had gone to Kolkata at the invitation of the West Bengal government for the inaugural programme of the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival on November 10.
The 75-year-old actor took to Twitter to inform his fans that he is well.
"I am informed by concerned well wishers and media, that I had a close escape from a car accident in Kolkata, that is incorrect. There has been no accident... I am well," Bachchan tweeted yesterday.
The car was provided by a travel agency. A senior official was quoted as saying that the government had sought an explanation from the agency.
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