Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata after he complained of uneasiness. The actor was reportedly not well. At the age of 73, he has suffered a cerebral stroke and is admitted to the ICU. For the last 15 days, actor Mithun was busy shooting for the Bengali film "Shastri" in Kolkata.
Fans are praying for his recovery. One user commented, "Get well soon...@mithunda_off.. Da Prayers...Mithun Chakraborty". Another user commented, "I pray for Mithun Da's fast recovery. Get well soon dada. We love you and we pray for you. #mithunchakraborty #loveyoudada".
Mithun Chakraborty is an actor, producer and politician. The veteran actor made his debut in Mrigayaa in 1977 and for his brilliant performance in the film, he bagged his first National Award as an actor. He has worked in several films including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Kannada and Punjabi. He played his first lead role in Disco Dancer, which turned out to be a blockbuster. The track composed by Bappi Lahiri and his steps blended so well played a major role in the film. His steps and song from the film are still popular today and netizens groove to it whenever it is played on any occasion. Directed by Babbar Subhash, Disco Dancer was released in 1982.
He went on to star in popular films including Taqdeer, Lal Chunariya, Woh Jo Hasina, Pasand Apni Apni, Yaadon Ki Kasam, Ghulami, Pyari Behna, Bepannah, Maa Kasam, Bepannah, Maa Kasam, Karishma Kudrat Kaa, Pyaar Ke Do Pal, Golmaal 3, F.A.L.T.U, Housefull 2, OMG - Oh My God!, Khiladi 786, Rocky, Kick, The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files and The Villain among others. He was also awarded the 'Filmfare Award' for Best Supporting Actor for playing the role of a retired IAS in the film 'The Kashmir Files'.
He has worked in Television shows including Dance Bangla Dance, Dance India Dance, Dadagiri Unlimited, Bigg Boss Bangla, The Drama Company, Dance Plus and Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan.
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