Mithun Chakraborty diagnosed with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke); hospital authorities says, “He is fully conscious..” 

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been making headlines in recent times. The actor has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after he stated having severe chest pain on Saturday morning. Now, in the latest update shared by the respective hospital wherein the actor was admitted, it has been known that he was diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) of the brain.

A recent report by News 18 asserts that the actor is conscious at present. An official statement released by Apollo 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 of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed a soft diet.”

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The report further stated that the actor is evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and gastroenterologist.

Early on Saturday morning, the actor was rushed to the hospital. When asked about his condition, Mithun’s son Mimoh Chakraborty stated that he is hundred percent fine and is on his routine checkup.

Mithun Chakraborty is a well-known actor in Hindi cinema. The actor is known for his work in many films such as Taqdeer, Pasand Apni Apni, Lal Chunariya, Ghulami, Pyari Behna, The Kashmir Files, and Golmaal 3 among many others. He has also worked in reality shows on Television such as Dance India Dance, Bigg Boss Bangla, The Drama Company, Dance Bangla Dance and many others.

The actor was recently announced as the recipient of Padma Bhushan In January. The 73-year-old actor shared a video message, expressing gratitude. “After a lot of struggle and hard work, I have finally received such an honour… It is a feeling I can’t express. I am dedicating this to all my fans in India and abroad, who have given me unconditional love.”