Published 22:37 IST, October 14th 2020

Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee tests negative for COVID, condition stable & responsive

Soumitra Chatterjee (85) reportedly does not have fever since Tuesday evening & has been opening his eyes even though his body is in an acute confusional state

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Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who has been mitted to a private hospital in Kolkata since October 6, has w tested negative for coronavirus. According to doctors, his condition improved on Wednesday evening and he is w responding to verbal commands as well. y also shared that 85-year-old spian does t have fever since Tuesday evening and has been opening his eyes even though his body is in an acute confusional state.

"Today, health condition of Mr. Chatterjee has improved compared to what it was in last 48 hours. He is w responding to verbal commands and opening eyes at times spontaneously, a senior doctor treating him said. His involuntary movements and jittery condition is persisting. His kidney, liver function, ammonia level in  blood, infective mucus are rmalising or are almost rmal.   cardiac function, blood pressure, respiration and urine output are also improving", y said.

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"We have given him a little oxygen support and at times intermittent BiPAB support on precautionary circumstances. He is doing fine on that part too", doctors said.

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Soumitra Chattophyay is widely popular for his fourteen collaborations with Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray. His table works include hit films like Apu Trilogy, Abhijan, Charulata, Sonar Kella, Joi Baba Felunath, and many more. critically acclaimed actor me his acting debut with Ray’s Apur Sansar and ever since n re was turning back for him.

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In his prolific career, he has been awarded several hourable accoles which include winning t one but two National Film Awards. Back in 2012, he also received Dasaheb Phalke Award, which is India’s highest cinema award. Soumitra has also earned Pma Bhushan award by Government of India in 2004.

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22:37 IST, October 14th 2020