Published 17:26 IST, October 17th 2020

Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee is putting up a strong fight: Doctor

Soumitra Chatterjee is one of the most respected actors of the Indian film industry. The veteran actor is admitted to a hospital and is on his way to recovery

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Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who has been mitted to a private hospital in Kolkata since October 6 after he was tested positive for Coronavirus is on a 'ro to recovery', informed doctor, heing team of experts. Chatterjee h tested negative for COVID-19 on October 14.

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Soumitra Chatterjee on a ro to recovery

According to a report by Indian Express, veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s health showed much improvement on Saturday, his doctor said. Dr Arindam Kar, Soumitra Chatterjee’s spoke to news daily and informed that Soumitra Chatterjee’s oxygen saturation levels were rmal. Hence, he did t have to be put on BiPAP (n-invasive ventilation used for breathing support ministered via a face or nasal mask). All his major organs are functioning right and he is putting up a strong fight, Dr Kar ded. 

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Dr Arindam Kar is leing a team of 15 doctors who are treating Soumitra Chatterjee. He said that he is doing fine and his health is improving. doctor furr updated that Soumitra Chatterjee is a little restless, hesitant. But he is able to speak a few words and recognise voices and faces of people as well. 

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Dr Kar also ded that he hasn’t h a fever for over 70 hours w. His condition is still very weak and complete neurological functioning has t been achieved. But he is heed in right direction. re is also new infection or fever reported. 

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veteran actor h tested positive for COVID-19 on October 6, 2020. He was n shifted to Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU). He tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday and was shifted to n-COVID-19 ITU. 

He has received some of highest hours and awards for his performances in his movies. Soumitra Chatterjee is also a recipient of Dasaheb Phalke Award. He is also first Indian film personality to have been conferred Ordre des Arts et des Lettres which is France’s highest award given to artists for ir outstanding performance. Soumitra Chatterjee has worked in some of classic Indian movies. Apur Sansar was his debut film. Some of his works include Abhijan, Charulata, Aranyer Din Ratri and Ashani Sanket.

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17:26 IST, October 17th 2020