Mithun Chakraborty’s father Basantakumar Chakraborty passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. He was 95 at the time of death. The actor is stuck in Bengaluru due to the nationwide lockdown and is trying to get back to Mumbai to perform the last rites of his father. Mithun was in Bengaluru for a shoot. Mithun’s younger son Namashi Chakraborty confirmed the death of his grandfather to ABP news.
Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta confirmed the news on Twitter and offered condolences for Mithun and his family. “My deep condolences on the sudden demise of your father, Mithun Da. Stay strong & may his soul rest in peace forever,” she tweeted.
Basantakumar Chakraborty is survived by his wife Santimoyee Chakraborty, his eldest son Mithun and his family.
May his soul rest in peace and our deepest condolences to Mithun and his family!
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