Kolkata, Feb 10: Veteran actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata.

Chakraborty, 73, reportedly expressed uneasiness on his way to home from a film shoot and was rushed immediately to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

More details regarding his health are awaited.

Chakraborty was recently named as a recipient of the Padma Bhushan Award 2024.

Fondly called Mithun Da by his fans, the actor began his career with the Mrinal Sen directed film 'Mrigayaa', which fetched him the National Film Award for Best Actor. 'Disco Dancer', 'Agneepath', 'Ghar Ek Mandir', 'Jallad' and 'Pyaar Jhukta Nahin' are some of his other popular films.

Chakraborty joined the BJP party in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata's historic Brigade Parade Ground, commonly known as the "Maidan", on March 7, 2021.

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