Renowned actor Mithun Chakraborty diagnosed with brain stroke, Admitted to hospital

Renowned actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning, and an official statement has now been issued by the hospital regarding his health condition.

According to the statement, Mithun Chakraborty, aged 73, has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke of the brain. He was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, with complaints of weakness in his right upper and lower limbs. The actor is currently receiving necessary treatment and remains under the observation of a team of doctors.

The official statement released by the hospital reads, “Shri Mithun Chakraborty, National Award-winning actor, was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, around 9.40 am with complaints of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. Necessary laboratory and radiology investigations were carried out including an MRI of the brain. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed soft diet. Shri Chakraborty is being further evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and a gastroenterologist.”

Mithun Chakraborty, fondly called Mithun Da by his fans, was recently named as a recipient of the Padma Bhushan Awardees 2024. He began his illustrious career with the Mrinal Sen-directed film ‘Mrigayaa’, which earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Over the years, he has delivered several iconic performances in films like ‘Disco Dancer’, ‘Agneepath’, ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’, ‘Jallad’, and ‘Pyaar Jhukta Nahin’.

Apart from his contributions to the film industry, Mithun Chakraborty joined the BJP party in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade Ground, commonly known as the “Maidan”, on March 7, 2021.