Mithun Chakraborty health update: Son Mimoh assures it's 'just a routine check-up'

Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to hospital in Kolkata and underwent an MRI procedure. His son, Mimoh, described it as “a routine checkup.”

On Saturday, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to Calcutta's private hospital after he complained of chest pain. According to a report by India Today, a source close to the actor said that he felt uncomfortable following which he was taken to the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. Now his family has addressed the matter, calling it “a routine checkup.”

Mithun Chakraborty's family discusses the issue

While speaking to The Indian Express, Mithun's eldest son Mimoh Chakraborty said, “He (Mithun Chakraborty) is 100 percent fine, and it is a routine check-up.” According to news agency PTI, authorities at the Kolkata hospital where Mithun is being treated stated that the actor has undergone an MRI and further tests are currently being conducted.

“Mithun Chakraborty was admitted this morning and is undergoing medical evaluation. We will be able to provide more details later,” said the hospital spokesperson.

Further, the actor-turned-BJP politician was taken to Kolkata hospital around 10:30 in the morning. “We are waiting for the reports from the MRI. He is currently under the supervision of a neuromedicine specialist,” a doctor at the hospital told PTI. Mithun was in Calcutta for the shooting of Shahstri.

Padma Bhushan by Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun, who recently judged the dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance alongside Mouni Roy, Subhashree Ganguly, Srabanti Chatterjee and Puja Banerjee, received the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award in January 2024.

During an interview with ETimes, the actor's son expressed his happiness over his father's respected Padma Bhushan and said, “I have no words to describe this feeling of euphoria and joy. It's such an honor to feel this moment of pride. Dad truly deserves this award, and I am so grateful to our government and institutions for honoring Dad with this prestigious award. I am so grateful and full of joy right now. Touchwood.”

Mithun Chakraborty's career

Mithun has worked in around 350 films including Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri and Tamil. The actor revealed that he couldn't believe it when he first heard that he would be discussed with Padma Bhushan.

Last month, the actor said in a video message: “After much struggle and hard work, I have finally received such an honor… It is a feeling that I cannot express. I dedicate this to all my fans in India and abroad who have given me unconditional love.”