Legendary Bengali star Soumitra Chatterjee tests positive for COVID-19 : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

October 6, 2020

Bengalâ€™s most distinguished actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested positive for Covid-19 sending shock waves through the Bengal film industry.

Soumitra, who is above 80, is considered a national treasure of Bengali cinema with a string of master performances to his credit including a massive body of work with Satyajit Ray.

Expressing concern over the Doyenâ€™s illness a major Bengali star who didnâ€™t want to be named said, â€œGiven the seriousness of the virus it is foolhardy of Mamta Bannerjee to have opened movie theatres in Bengal. She should seriously re-consider her decision.â€

Also Read:Â EXCLUSIVE: Nana Patekar steps into the shoes of Soumitra Chatterjee as he signs the Hindi remake of the hit Bengali film Bela Sheshe!

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