Legendary Bengali Star Soumitra Chatterjee Tests Covid Positive

 Bengal’s  most distinguished  actor Soumitra  Chatterjee has tested  positive  for Covid 19 sending shock waves  through the Bengal   film industry.

Soumitra who is above  80 is considered  a national  treasure of Bengali cinema with  a string of master performances  to his credit including a massive body of work with  Satyajit Ray.

Expressing concern  over  the  Doyen’s illness a major Bengali star  who  didn’t want to be   named said, “Given the seriousness of  the  virus  it  is foolhardy of Mamta Bannerjee  to have opened movie theatres in  Bengal. She  should seriously  re-consider  her decision.”