Soumitra Chatterjee, COVID-Positive, is “stable”, say hospital staff

New Delhi:

Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who was admitted to Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata earlier this week, after testing positive for coronavirus, is now stable and “has not experienced any increase in his body temperature,” an official said on Wednesday. hospital at the PTI news agency. “We are watching him closely. He is doing well at the moment,” added the official. Soumitra Chatterjee was tested for the coronavirus on Monday and was admitted to hospital after the results arrived. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called Monday to inquire about Mr Chatterjee’s state of health. She then posted a tweet the same day, praying for the film veteran’s speedy recovery.

Mamata Banerjee, posted a tweet for the legendary actor, which read: “Worried to learn that veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested positive for COVID-19. Praying for his speedy recovery and good health.”

Concerned to learn that veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested positive for # COVID-19[FEMALE[FEMININE. Praying for his speedy recovery and good health!

– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 6, 2020

During his six-decade long film career, Soumitra Chatterjee starred in some of the best Bengali movies like Apur Sansar, the latest in the Apu trilogy, and Sakha Prasakha. He has also starred in a number of films by iconic filmmakers like Mrinal Sen, Tapan Sinha.

The 85-year-old thespian has appeared in 14 Satyajit Ray films. He is also a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize. He made his debut in the 1959 Satyajit Ray film Apur Sansar. The iconic duo have also directed films such as Charulata, Devi, Teen Kanya, Ghare Baire, and Ganashatru to name a few.

Besides his iconic filmography, Soumitra Chatterjee has contributed to art in many forms. He is also a theatrical, poet, writer, editor and elocutionist.

(With PTI entries)