An archive photo of the fan club’s Soumitra Chatterjee (courtesy soumitrachattopadhyayo)
Strong points
- Soumitra Chatterjee received dialysis for the second time on Thursday
- In the past 24 hours, his consciousness has improved slightly
- Soumitra Chatterjee was admitted to the Belle Vue clinic on October 6
Calcutta:
On his 23rd day in a Calcutta hospital, most of them in intensive care, doctors describe the state of health of a veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee as “very critical but for now responding to treatment.” He received dialysis for the second time on Thursday. Over the past 24 hours, the 85-year-old actor’s consciousness has improved slightly, from 9-10 on the Glasgow scale to 10-11. When spoken to, he opens his eyes in response. Dr Arindam Kar, intensive care specialist at Belle Vue clinic leading the team of doctors treating thespian, said: “After dialysis, urea and creatinine and other parameters are better. . but 22 days of intensive care support and COVID encephalopathy take a toll on his health ”and added:“ Soumitra Chatterjee is leading a courageous fight ”.
What is positive is that there is no internal bleeding and no features of sepsis. Antibiotics were given to the actor. The hemoglobin count has gone down, but Dr Kar said it could be due to dialysis.
Soumitra Chatterjee was admitted to Belle Vue Clinic, a private hospital in Kolkata, on October 6 with COVID-19 and multiple cormorbidities. Three days later, he had to be transferred to intensive care.
Supporters and admirers of thespian prayed for his speedy recovery. His daughter Poulomi is in contact with doctors and regularly visits the hospital.
Soumitra Chatterjee debuted in classic Satyajit Ray film Apur Sansar in 1959. His last film Sanjhbati was released in December of last year. He also made his mark as a theater actor, director and playwright.
