Adorned in a sleek black kurta complemented by a matching cap and stylish sunglasses, the venerable Mithun Chakraborty, aged 73, renowned for his timeless portrayal in the iconic film “Disco Dancer,” exuded a buoyant demeanor as he graced the scene on Saturday.

Embracing the essence of a commoner, Mithun arrived well ahead of the commencement of voting at 7 AM, patiently queuing up amidst the throng, and conscientiously cast his ballot at a polling booth nestled in Kolkata’s Belgachia. In the preceding February, the veteran actor found himself under the care of a private medical facility in Kolkata, grappling with symptoms indicative of an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident. Despite his advanced age and health setbacks, the megastar, a staunch supporter of the BJP, fervently rallied crowds in spirited campaigns across West Bengal, rallying unwavering support for the party’s cause.

Engaging with the press, he remarked, “I stand as a steadfast BJP member, having discharged my civic duty. Tomorrow shall herald discussions of cinema, for I am obligated to provide for my kin.” Concurrently, the electoral process unfolds across nine constituencies in West Bengal, encompassing Barasat, Basirhat, Diamond Harbour, Dum Dum, Jaynagar, Jadavpur, Kolkata Dakshin, Kolkata Uttar, and Mathurapur.

In defiance of adversity, he swiftly convalesced and was duly released from medical care. Mithun Chakraborty, revered as a titan in the annals of Indian cinema, embarked on his illustrious journey with the poignant art house production, “Mrigayaa,” in 1976. It was his electrifying performance in the 1982 cult classic, “Disco Dancer,” that catapulted him to unparalleled fame, subsequently gracing the silver screen in a plethora of cinematic endeavors such as “Agneepath,” “Taqdeer,” “Baat Ban Jaye,” “Gunahon Ka Devta,” “Shatranj,” “Sautela,” and “Billa No. 786,” among others. His cinematic odyssey culminated with a notable appearance in Vivek Agnihotri’s poignant narrative, “The Kashmir Files,” chronicling the harrowing exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in 1990.

Esteemed with the prestigious National Award and conferred with the Padma Bhushan, Mithun Chakraborty embraced a new chapter in his life’s narrative as he pledged allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2021, aligning himself with the party’s vision during the pivotal West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.