(CNN) The legendary Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee, a famous protégé of Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, has died at the age of 85 of health complications related to Covid-19. He died at Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata on Sunday after being there since October 6, the hospital's chief, Pradip Tondon, told CNN. He initially tested positive for coronavirus, and complications from the disease contributed to his death. Despite being in the care of a team of 15 of the best doctors in the state of West Bengal, nothing could be done, Tondon added. Chatterjee was awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke , India's highest cinema honor, in 2011 and he will be mourned by fans and critics alike.

Source: CNN November 15, 2020 16:18 UTC