Entertainment Desk:

Several photos circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon  showing popular stage, television, and film actor Somu Chowdhury lying under a tree in an apparent state of mental disorientation has spared concern among fans and citizens.

The images and captions shared by several netizens claimed that the veteran actor was seen lying beneath the historic Gab tree at the Shah Miskin shrine in Gafargaon, Mymensingh.

“It seems he has lost his mental stability, please help this talented individual from our film industry so that he can return to his loved ones in good health,” one Facebook user named SM Sumon shared.

Responding to the situation, popular actor and member of Actors Equity Bangladesh, Rashed Mamun Apu, confirmed in a Facebook post that Somu Chowdhury is now under the care of the organisation.

“As soon as we received the news, Actors Equity Bangladesh took immediate steps to locate him. He has been moved to a nearby safe place,” Apu wrote. “Based on his physical and mental condition, we are preparing to bring him to Dhaka as soon as possible. His family has also been contacted.”

He added that the entire process is being coordinated under the special supervision of Actors Equity Bangladesh and requested everyone to keep the actor in their prayers.

Somu has earned acclaim over the decades for his contributions to Bangladeshi theatre, television, and cinema.