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This is an archive article published on August 14, 2019

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee hospitalised

Soumitra Chatterjee's daughter Poulami Basu said that the 84-year old actor is stable.

Soumitra Chatterjee hospitalised Soumitra Chatterjee was hospitalised after he complained of breathing problems. (Photo: Express Archive)

Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday after he complained of breathing problems.

Chatterjee was admitted to the hospital around 9.30 am with respiratory tract infection, a statement issued by the south Kolkata hospital said.

“Our doctors are monitoring him from time to time. At the moment, Mr Chatterjee is out of danger and we are keeping a close watch on him,” a hospital source said.

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“He is being treated in ICU under close supervision,” the statement said.

Initial tests said that the actor was suffering from some age-related health issues such as potassium and sodium imbalance.

The 84-year old actor’s daughter Poulami Basu told PTI that his present condition was stable.

“There is no threat to his life,” his daughter said.

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The Apur Sansar actor, who has a six-decade long illustrious film career, had attended shootings till Monday, apart from gracing events, industry sources said.

Soumitra Chatterjee was bestowed with the Legion of Honour from the French government in 2018, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2011.

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