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Mithun Chakraborty Undergoes Surgery in Kolkata; CM Suvendu Adhikari Visits Actor in Hospital

Hospital sources said the 74-year-old actor is recovering well after a specialized orthopaedic team performed the procedure.

  • On Thursday, veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mithun Chakraborty underwent minor surgery at a private hospital in Kolkata to remove a metal plate from his hand.
  • The 74-year-old actor was admitted after developing a problem with his right hand that required a specialized orthopaedic team to successfully perform the corrective procedure.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the hospital on Friday morning, meeting with medical staff to receive a briefing on Chakraborty's post-surgery recovery status.
  • Speaking to reporters, Adhikari confirmed that Chakraborty is in stable condition and expected to be discharged soon, noting the actor had requested privacy regarding the surgery.
  • A member of the BJP Central Committee, Chakraborty campaigned extensively during the 2026 Assembly elections, helping the party defeat the Trinamool Congress to form the West Bengal government.
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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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