UNB: Popular Bengali actor Abhishek Chatterjee passed away at his residence in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata on Thursday morning. He was 57.
Local media reported that the actor complained of chest discomfort during the shoot of a TV reality show on Wednesday night. The crew dropped him home after he refused to be taken to hospital.
Later a local doctor declared him dead at his home, reports said, speculating that he died of a possible heart attack.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was among the first to take to Twitter to condole the actor’s “untimely demise”, describing it as a “great loss” for the local film industry.
“Sad to know of the untimely demise of our young actor Abhishek Chatterjee. Abhishek was talented and versatile in his performances, and we shall miss him. It is a great loss for TV serials and our film industry,” she wrote.
A graduate of Calcutta University, Abhishek Chatterjee made his debut with the Bengali film Pathbhola in 1986. Some of his popular flicks include Sangharsho, Lathi, Bhai Amar Bhai, Amar Prem and Sabuj Saathi. Of late, he was seen in TV soaps as well.
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
