Bengali actor Abhishek Chatterjee passes away at 58, CM Mamata Banerjee offers condolences

Abhishek Chatterjee, known for his works in Bengali films, passed away on Thursday, March 24. He was 58-years-old. Abhishek was unwell for some time now. He complained of uneasiness in the stomach on Wednesday during the shooting of a non-fiction show.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the sudden death of Abhishek Chatterjee on Twitter.

“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. My condolences to his family and friends,” she wrote on Twitter.

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also tweeted his condolences saying, “Anguished at the sad and untimely demise of young actor Abhishek Chatterjee . In his death we have lost talented and versatile actor. He will be missed by all. Great loss for film & TV industry.  My thoughts are with his wife, daughter and friends. RIP”

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim also condoled the untimely death of Abhishek Chatterjee.

“Deeply pained by the un-timely demise of talented & young actor of our Bengal film industry Abhishek Chatterjee. A strong personality both on screen & off it, he will be missed us and his countless admirers and followers. My deepest condolences. May his soul Rest in Peace,” tweeted Firhad Hakim.