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| Born | Gouranga Chakraborty
16 June 1950 (age 62)
India |
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| Other names | Mithunda, Mishtida, MG (MahaGuru), Dada |
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| Occupation | Actor
Entrepreneur
Television presenter |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
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| Spouse(s) | Yogeeta Bali (m. 1979) |
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| Children | Mahakshay Chakraborty
Rimoh Chakraborty
Namashi Chakraborty
Dishani Chakraborty
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Early life and education
Mithun Chakraborty was a staunch
Naxalite before entering the film industry, but tragedy struck his family when his only brother was electrocuted and killed in a freak accident. He returned to his family and left the Naxalite fold, even though this posed a grave risk to his own life.
[13] He had also undergone expert training in Martial Arts to the grade of black belt
[14] that made him excel in fight sequences.
Film career
Mithun receiving his Best Actor National Award for Mrigaya
Mithun Chakraborty made his debut in the 1976
Mrinal Sen-directed film
Mrigaya, for which he won the coveted
National Film Award for Best Actor. Even after winning the National Award, the struggling days were almost same when he reached Mumbai from Kolkata. Then he became an assistant to then famous dancer
Helen under the name Rana Rej.
[15] In this time Mithun Chakraborty fought against struggle for existence. Then, he shared the screen with
Amitabh Bachchan, a small role in
Do Anjaane, followed by
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan,
Hamara Sansar and
Amar Deep. In between, his film
Mera Rakshak was a success of 1978 . Mithun rose to stardom with the low budget
Ravikant Nagaich directed spy film
Surakshaa, released in 1979. The film was so successful, that many movies starring Mithun in the lead role were launched. The combination with director
Deepak Bahry also happened for the first time in 1979 with
Tarana. Another important film for Mithun in the late 70s was
Prem Vivah, directed by
Basu Chatterjee.
Mithun had much success in
Bollywood throughout the 1980s, being a part of over 110 releases. The minimum guarantee tag he earned with the hit film
Surakshaa continued with its sequel
Wardat. His lead roles in
Hum Paanch,
Unees-Bees and
Aadat Se Majboor made him the most bankable star of the 1980s. He had also done lighter roles in
Shaukeen,
Sun Sajna and
Aamne Samne, which made him a favourite among family audience. But
Disco Dancerdirected by
B. Subhash became the real blockbuster in 1982, the breakthrough role of musical drama which was a huge success and remains a cult favorite to this day. Along with
Disco Dancer and other musical films such as
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki and
Dance Dance in a time where dancing was essentially a woman's forté in India, showcased him as a talented dancer. As
Amitabh Bachchan moved to politics, Mithun became the
numero uno of
Bollywood with consistent hit films and became
Bollywood' s second highest paid star after
Big B.
[16] He also became India's highest tax payer in 1986.
[17] Chakraborty went on to star in a number of successful romantic and family dramas during the 1980s, such as
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye,
Ghar Ek Mandir,
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin,
Swarag Se Sunder and
Pyaar Ka Mandir. These films remain his most commercially successful films to date.
[18] He was also widely recognized as an action hero in hit films like
Jagir (1984),
Jaal, Dilwaala (1986),
Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987) and
Waqt Ki Awaz.His action movies always were a hit especially in B and C class theatres. However his teaming with
Amitabh Bachchan again in
Ganga Jamuna Saraswati flopped, but Mithun had a good teaming with
Jeetendra and
Dharmendra in many successful movies of the 1980s. His good performances never won any award in 1986 and 1987 as
Filmfare Awards was never announced due to technical reasons. As Mithun always had higher number of releases, sometimes it affected the business of his own films as happened in 1989, where he had a record 19 films. Still some of his films like
Jeete Hain Shaan Se,
Ilaaka and
Mujrim were successful. Had he concentrated in spacing out his releases, the success ratio would have been higher.
[citation needed]
Mithun had another 100 plus releases in this decade too, starting with
Agneepath which won him the
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Films like
Shandaar,
Pyar Ka Karz,
Gunahon Ka Devta,
Pyar Ka Devta,
Pyar Hua Chori Chori,
Trinetra and
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana followed. In 1992, the critically acclaimed
Bengali film
Tahader Katha won him his second
National Film Award for Best Actor. In this period he decided to take a break from
Mumbai. He shifted his entire family to
Ooty and he constructed
The Monarch Hotel. Mithun then decided to do movies only to be shot at
Ooty and nearby locations and he provided discount rates to the film crew to stay in his hotel as well. This strategy paid off as numerous films starring Mithun was launched every week, so he shifted his focus from mainstream Hindi cinemas to low-budget movies. Hit film
Dalaal was released followed by other low budget hit films like
Phool Aur Angaar and
Ravan Raaj: A True Story. Jallad won him the
Filmfare Best Villain Award and
Star Screen Award Best Villain for the year 1995. His economical film production was popular as
Mithun's Dream Factory.
[19][20][21][22][23] Even he could not do
Mani Ratnam's Tamil film
Iruvar as his character had to crop his hair, which would have affected his other 15 films at that time. He paid more tax than anyone else in the country in the mean period for 5 years, from 1995 to 1999.
[17] By this time, Chakraborty held the record for appearing in the most number of Hindi films as a hero. Once again the overdose of Mithun releases affected the business as 1998 and 1999 itself had almost 30 releases. This decade proved Mithun as a businessman more than a star as low budget filmmakers were given their due by Mithun. He operates hotels in Mudhumalai and Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling, Siliguri
[24] and Kolkata.
[25]
Mithun's Dream Factory films still continued to hold the audiences, moreover he started doing more
Bengali films and gave consistent hit films like
Titli,
Guru,
Barood,
Yuddho and
Tulkalam. The
Fatakeshto series too was a huge success. Chakraborty also made a comeback to the mainstream Hindi film industry in 2005 with the film
Elaan. After a few supporting roles in films such as
Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) and
Dil Diya Hai (2006), he starred in
Mani Ratnam's hit film
Guru. He was also acclaimed for his villainous role in
Kalpana Lajmi's
Chingari (2005). His 2009 movie
Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! won multiple International awards
[26] and
Chal Chalein was appreciated by critics for its bold theme. Critically acclaimed
Phir Kabhi with
Dimple Kapadia had a very successful première through a
direct to home (DTH) release in September 2009 and won as many as six awards in as many categories at the Los Angeles Reel Awards-2009. His act along with Salman Khan in
Veer (2010), though a commercial failure, won him rave reviews, but three blockbusters
Golmaal 3, Housefull 2 and OMG! Oh My God once again made Mithun busy in
Bollywood. Now he is working on
Khiladi 786 with Akshay Kumar,
Enemmy with his son
Mimoh Chakraborty&
Sunil Shetty and
Subhash Ghai' s
Kaanchi.
[edit]Regional films
Parallel to his
Bollywood career, Mithun Chakraborty has also worked in
Bengali, as well as in
realistic or arthouse movies including
Troyee, made in 1982. He appeared in director
Buddhadeb Dasgupta's
Tahader Katha which got him his second
National Award in 1992. A third
National Award followed in 1995, this time for the
Best Supporting Actor, for his portrayal of
Ramakrishna Paramhansa, in
G V Iyer's
Swami Vivekananda. Mithun occasionally did
Bengali films like
Anyay Abichar,
Swarna Trishna and
Jiban Yuddha, but after 2000, he has concentrated more in
Bengali films. He also appeared in
Goutam Ghose's
Gudia in 1999 as well as
Rituparno Ghosh's
Titli in 2002. In 2008, he collaborated again with
Buddhadeb Dasgupta for
Kaalpurush and later appeared in hit films
Shukno Lanka,
Ami Shubhash Bolchi and
Target-The Final Mission. His performances in
Mrigaya,
Tahader Katha,
Swami Vivekananda,
Kalpurush and
Titli won him
National Film Awards and nominations. His debut
Bhojpuri film
Bhole Shankar is considered as the biggest Bhojpuri hit.
[27]Similarly his
Oriya film
Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama where he co-starred with
Oriya icon
Uttam Mohanty was also a huge success.
[28] The latest
Bengali hits for Mithun are
Nobel Chor and
Le Halwa Le. His new Bengali films are
Buddhuram Dhol Duniya Gol,
Rocky and the science fiction
Jole Jongole.
[edit]Television
Mithun Chakraborty was also the co-owner of
Royal Bengal Tigers, a cricket team of the now abandoned
Indian Cricket League.
[32] He is also the co-owner of
Bengal Football Academy, aimed to promote football talents of the country.
[33] In a football match, he even captained celebrity XI against team of ex-footballers captained by former Indian Cricket Captain
Sourav Ganguly. It was a benefit match to raise charity fund.
[34]
[edit]Personal life
Mithun Chakraborty is married to former Indian actress
Yogeeta Bali and has four children, three sons and a daughter. The eldest son,
Mimoh Chakraborty is an actor in
Bollywoodwho made his debut in the 2008 film
Jimmy. His second son,
Rimoh Chakraborty played Mithun's younger version in the film
Phir Kabhi. Mithun's other two children, Namashi Chakraborty and Dishani Chakraborty, are currently studying.
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]Filmfare Awards
[edit]Star Screen Awards
[edit]Stardust Awards
[edit]Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
[edit]Anandalok Awards
- 1999 - Special Editor Award
- 2001 - Best Actor
- 2007 - Best Actor - Minister Fatakesto
[edit]IIFA Awards
[edit]Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Year | Film | Year | Film |
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| 1976 | Mrigayaa, Do Anjaane | 1977 | Mukti | 1978 | Mera Rakshak, Hamara Sansar. |
| 1979 | Amar Deep, Surakshaa, Tarana, | 1980 | Patita,Hum Paanch, Khwab, The Naxalites, Taxi Chor, Unees-Bees, Kismet, Sitara | 1981 | Jeene Ki Arzoo,Shaukeen, Wardat, Aadat Se Majboor, Be-Shaque, |
| 1982 | Disco Dancer, Troyee, Taqdeer Ka Badshah, Aadat Se Majboor, Aamne Samne, Shaukeen | 1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Woh Jo Hasina, Taqdeer,Pasand Apni Apni, Hum Se Hai Zamana, | 1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, Sharara, Jaag Utha Insan, Boxer, Ghar Ek Mandir, Baazi, Jagir |
| 1985 | Pyaar Jhukta Nahin, Ghulami, Karishma Kudrat Kaa, Aar Paar, Anyay Abichar, Aandhi-Toofan,Yaadon Ki Kasam | 1986 | Swarag Se Sunder, Aisa Pyaar Kahan, Tyagi, Baat Ban Jaye, Avinash, Nasihat, Pyaar Ke Do Pal,Sheesha | 1987 | Dance Dance, Param Dharam, Watan Ke Rakhwale,Mera Yaar Mera Dushman, Deewana Tere Naam Ka |
| 1988 | Waqt Ki Awaz, Jeete Hain Shaan Se, Commando,Saazish, Pyaar Ka Mandir, Mar Mitenge, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Agnee | 1989 | Mujrim, Prem Pratigyaa, Guru, Ladaai, Aakhri Ghulam, Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe, Ilaaka, Garibon Ka Daata, Hisaab Khoon Ka, Bhrashtachar | 1990 | Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan, Dushman, Pati Patni Aur Tawaif, Gunahon Ka Devta, Agneepath, Pyar Ka Karz, Hum Se Na Takrana, Dushman, Paap Ki Kamaee |
| 1991 | Pyar Hua Chori Chori, Trinetra, Pyar Ka Devta,Shikari: The Hunter, Pratigyabadh, Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan, | 1992 | Tahader Katha, Dil Aashna Hai, Ghar Jamai, Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | 1993 | Dalaal, Tadipaar, Phool Aur Angaar, Shatranj, Aadmi (1993 film), Krishan Avtaar, 'Yugandhar, Meherbaan,Pardesi |
| 1994 | Cheetah, Yaar Gaddar, Teesra Kaun, Paramatma,Janta Ki Adalat, Kranti Kshetra | 1995 | Jallaad, Ravan Raaj: A True Story, Nishana,Ahankaar, Ab Insaf Hoga, Gunehgar, Bhagya Debata | 1996 | Nirbhay, Muqaddar, Jung, Rangbaaz, Jurmana,Bhishma, Daanveer, Apne Dam Par, Angaara, Jung |
| 1997 | Loha, Jodidar, Shapath, Suraj, Kaalia, Gudia,Daadagiri, Jeevan Yudh, Krantikari | 1998 | Yamraaj,Chandaal, Gunda, Mard, Swami Vivekananda, Sher-E-Hindustan, Saazish, Military Raaj, Hatyara, Devta, Mafia Raaj | 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal, Aaya Toofan, Aaag Hi Aag,Kahani Kismat Ki, Sanyasi Mera Naam, Shera,Phool Aur Aag |
| 2000 | Sultaan, Jwalamukhi, Billa No. 786, Aaj Ka Ravan,Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal, Sabse Bada Beiman,Justice Chowdhary, Dada, Agniputra | 2001 | Bengal Tiger, Bhairav, Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania, Baghaawat - Ek Jung, Banih Bahaniya Hamar, Arjun Devaa, Meri Adalat | 2002 | Titli, Sabse Badkar Hum, Marshal, Bangali Babu,Sabse Badkar Hum, Gautam Govinda |
| 2003 | Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama, Chaalbaaz, Guru | 2004 | Barood, Coolie | 2005 | Elaan, Lucky: No Time for Love, Yuddho, Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai |
| 2006 | Chingaari, Dil Diya Hai, MLA Fatakeshto,Hungama, | 2007 | Guru, Tulkalam, Minister Fatakeshto, Lal Pahare'r Katha, Tiger | 2008 | Bhole Shankar, Heroes, Satyameba Jayate,Kaalpurush |
| 2009 | Luck, Phir Kabhi, Baabarr, Chandni Chowk To China, Ek Nadir Galpo (Tale of A River) | 2010 | Veer, Rehmat Ali, Shukno Lanka, Golmaal 3 | 2011 | Ami Shubhash Bolchi, F.A.L.T.U |
| 2012 | Zindagi Tere Naam,Nobel Chor, Housefull 2,Enemmy, Oh My God,Khiladi 786, Buddhuram Dhol Duniya Gol | 2013 | Adaalat, Bhaiyyaji Superhit, Kaanchi... |
[edit]Books on Mithun Chakraborty
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| Amar Nayikara | Bengali | Sumit Dey | Mithun Chakraborty the cinema actor and his heroines. |
| Ananya Mithun | Bengali | Subrata Gangaphadya, | Biography of Mithun Chakraborty |
| Mithuner Katha | Bengali | Jayanta Ghosh | Mithuner katha / edited and compiled by Jayanta Ghosh |
| Cinemay Naamte Hole | Bengali | Mithun Chakraborty | Mithun Chakraborty answering questions to his fans |
| Marbo Ekhane Lash Porbe Shoshane | Bengali | Ashishtaru Mukhaphadya | Life story of Mithun Chakraborty |
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