Mithun Chakraborty's mother Shantirani Chakraborty dies, actor's son Namashi confirms

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's mother Shantirani Chakraborty died on Friday, June 6. The news was confirmed by the actor's younger son Namashi Chakraborty. Mithun used to stay with his mother in Mumbai. (Also read: Mithun Chakraborty's son Mahaakshay says nepotism doesn't exist, recalls his dad telling him, 'I will never help you')

Condolences

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "Heartfelt condolences to Mithun Chakraborty on the death of his mother. I hope Mithun Da and his family can bear this deep grief." BJP member Agnimitra Paul also tweeted in Bengali, which read, "This loss is beyond repair. Hope that Mithun Da is able to face this hour of grief and loss with strength. Rest in power Aunty. Om Shanti."

Their condolences arrived after confirmation of the news by Mithun's son, actor Namashi. He told Ananda Bazaar Patrika in Bengali, "Yes, the news is true. Grandma is no longer with us.”

Three years ago, Mithun Chakraborty lost his father Basantakumar Chakraborty due to kidney failure.

About Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty made his film debut as an actor with Mrigayaa (1976). His performance fetched him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Some of his most notable films include Disco Dancer, Surakksha, Sahhas, Wardat, Wanted, Boxer, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Pyari Behna, Prem Pratigyaa, Mujrim, Yugandhar, The Don, Jallaad and Agneepath. He was recently seen in Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files. He also made his OTT debut with the Amazon Prime Video series Bestseller in February 2022.