Veteran actor Mithun Chakrabort’s mother Shantirani Chakraborty passed away on Friday, July 07. The news were confirmed by the actor’s son Namashi. The actor used to stay with his mother in their Mumbai residence.
Post the news broke out, the condolences came in for the Chakraborty family. Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh stated, “Heartfelt condolences to Mithun Chakraborty on the death of his mother.” BJP member Agnimitra Paul also tweeted, “Hope that Mithun Da is able to face this hour of grief and loss with strength.”
মাতৃবিয়োগের জন্য মিঠুন চক্রবর্তীকে জানাই আন্তরিক সমবেদনা। আশা করি মিঠুনদা ও তার পরিবার এই গভীর শোক সামলে উঠবে।
— Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) July 7, 2023
এই শোক যাওয়ার নয়। মিঠুন দার কাছেই মাসিমা থাকতেন। মিঠুন দা যেন শোক সহ্য করার শক্তি পান। আনন্দলোকে ভালো থাকবেন মাসিমা।
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Mithun Chakraborty pic.twitter.com/U6LYQLcFrB— Agnimitra Paul BJP (@paulagnimitra1) July 7, 2023
Mithun Da’s younger son, Namashi confirmed the news to Ananda Bazar Patrika in Bengali, “Yes, the news is true. Grandma is no longer with us.”
Three years earlier, the veteran actor turned politician had lost his father Basantakumar Chakraborty due to kidney failure.
Mithun Da made his acting debut with the movie Mrigaya in 1976. He went on to bag National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie. Some of his notable works include Disco Dancer, Wanted, Boxer, Pyar and many more.