Veteran actor Uttam Mohanty Airlifted To Delhi For Advanced Treatment
Bhubaneswar: Veteran Odia Film actor Uttam Mohanty who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here was airlifted to Delhi for advanced treatment Saturday.
The 66 year-old was admitted to the facility three days ago, but his condition deteriorated, and he was put on ventilator support Saturday. revealed sources.
Several actors and people from various walks of life rushed to the hospital as the news spread.
Speaking to the media, his son Babushaan Mohanty who was currently shooting for his New movie Bou Buttu Bhuta, said that father is in critical condition and efforts are being made to restore his health.
Actor has been suffering from liver cirrhosis for some time, according to a report.
Born on December 23, 1958 in Baripada, Uttam Mohanty had done more than 135 Odia films to date and has acted in 30 Bengali films and in a Hindi film Naya Zaher.