In the clip, Mithun was seen on his hospital bed, surrounded by doctors who reassured him in Hindi, ‘Ab theek hai, saline chal raha hai, paani aap adequate peerahe hai.Bas peete rahiye (Now it’s ok, drip is continuing, you’re drinking adequate water, keep drinking….”
Mithun gestured towards his feet and made a comment, which was inaudable in the recording.
Mithun was admitted to the Kolkata hospital on Saturday morning, where he was diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain.
An official statement was issued by the hospital, regarding the actor’s health. It read, “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.”
Chakraborty was recently named as a recipient of the Padma Bhushan Awardees 2024.
Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata: Son Mahaakshay assures fans of actor’s well-being