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Entertainment / Fri, 07 Aug 2026 The Times of India

Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised, undergoes minor surgery in Kolkata, West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari drops health update on the actor after visiting him - PICS inside

Poll Vote & Share your view Do you support the privacy wishes of celebrities like Mithun Chakraborty regarding their health matters? 3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share OpinionVeteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is hospitalised in Kolkata after undergoing a minor surgery procedure and this information was revealed byWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday on his social media. “Renowned film actor and one of the members of the Central Committee of BJP , Mithun Chakraborty, is admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata due to physical illness. Will be released soon,” the Chief Minister said.Adhikari also interacted with the doctors treating Chakraborty and expressed confidence about his recovery. He is doing well now,” the Chief Minister added.

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Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is hospitalised in Kolkata after undergoing a minor surgery procedure and this information was revealed byWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday on his social media. The Chief Minister shared photographs from the hospital visit on social media, showing the actor-politician resting in his hospital bed.Taking to Facebook, Adhikari updated the public about Chakraborty's health and wished him a speedy recovery. “Renowned film actor and one of the members of the Central Committee of BJP , Mithun Chakraborty, is admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata due to physical illness. I went to the hospital to meet him today. I spoke to him and took information about his physical condition. I pray to the merciful God for his speedy recovery,” the Chief Minister said in his post on Facebook.Speaking to reporters later, Adhikari revealed that Chakraborty had undergone a minor operation on Thursday night and said the veteran actor had wanted to keep the matter private.“He had informed our party’s state president and me in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya, regarding it last night.He did not want publicity over the development. He is doing well. Will be released soon,” the Chief Minister said.Adhikari also interacted with the doctors treating Chakraborty and expressed confidence about his recovery. Calling the actor an invaluable figure for the state, he highlighted his contributions beyond politics.“His identity is beyond just his political life. His contribution behind the beginning of a nationalist government in West Bengal is immense. A small operation was performed. He is doing well now,” the Chief Minister added.

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