Mithun Chakraborty says he was 'punished' for overeating as he gets discharged from hospital: 'I eat like a demon'

In what came as a relief for his fans, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was discharged from the hospital on Monday. The actor declared himself “absolutely fine” saying that he is ready to resume shooting for upcoming films following his discharge. The 73-year-old actor was admitted to a private hospital on February 10, citing symptoms of Ischemic Cerebrovascular, which is a heart condition. Soon after the actor’s health condition improved, the actor interacted with the media where he revealed the reasons behind his condition while also advising his fans to control their diet. Reflecting on his poor dietary habits that landed him at the hospital, Mithun Chakraborty shared, “I eat like a demon. So I was punished. My advice for everyone is to control your diet. Those with diabetes should not assume that indulging in sweets won’t impact them. Manage your diet.” The actor, in a sheer display of his dedication and zeal for his work, added that his hospitalisation will not affect the BJP campaign efforts in West Bengal for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The actor stated that he will oversee the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal and will actively participate with the BJP. Meanwhile, Mithun also spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi once he was stable. The actor revealed he “got a scolding for not taking care of his health.” Besides, Mithun also updates his fans about his health saying, “There is actually no problem, I am absolutely fine. I have to keep control of my food habits. Let’s see; I may start working soon, maybe tomorrow.” Needless to mention, Mithun Chakraborty was conferred with the esteemed Padma Bhushan Award in January 2024. The Disco Dancer, in a video message, conveyed gratitude while also expressing the happiness he felt for being honoured with the award. The actor said that it is indeed an extraordinary experience to be presented with such a significant award. For those uninitiated, Chakraborty has had an illustrious journey in a career spanning over four decades. Throughout his career, he has earned several prestigious honours including the National Award.