Mithun Chakraborty Is Out of ICU and Is Feeling ‘Better’ Now; Debashree Roy Shares Health Update – News18

Curated By: Chirag Sehgal

Last Updated: February 11, 2024, 09:23 IST

Mithun Chakraborty was recently honoured with Padma Bhushan 2024.

Mithun Chakraborty was recently honoured with Padma Bhushan 2024.

Mithun Chakraborty was rushed to the Apollo Hospital’s emergency unit in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10.

A day after Mithun Chakraborty suffered an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke, it has now been revealed that the actor-turned-politician is feeling better now. Actress Debashree Roy visited Mithun at the hospital on Saturday night following which she revealed that they were supposed to shoot together from February 23. Roy shared that Mithun is now out of the ICU and is recovering.

“I also met Mithun in the hospital. He is better now, he was taken to the hospital in time and yes, his sugar levels had gone down. He was feeling quite uneasy. But now he is out of the ICU and recuperating in a room,” Debashree Roy told Times Now.

Director Pathikrit Basu also visited Mithun in the hospital following which he said, “Well, let me tell you that I have just come from the hospital. I met him and he is better. Mithun Da also said that he would resume shoot after a few days. He talked about the things he would be doing when he comes back on the sets.”

Mithun Chakraborty was rushed to the Apollo Hospital’s emergency unit in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10. Reportedly, the actor was not feeling well following which he was taken to the hospital. Later in the day, the Apollo Hospital issued a statement and revealed that the actor suffered a stroke.

“Shri Mithun Chakraborty (73), 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,” the statement read.

Mithun Chakraborty has had an illustrious journey in the film industry since 1976 and has been the recipient of several prestigious honours including the National Award among others. He is known for films like Disco Dancer, Jung, Prem Pratigyaa, Pyar Jhukta Nahin and Mard among others. Recently, Mithun was also named as one of the recipients of the Padma Bhushan Awardees 2024.