About Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty (pronounced: Miṭhun Chôkroborti), born as Gouranga Chakraborty (on June 16, 1950) is an Indian film actor,social, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigayaa (1976), for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor.

He gained fans as a dancing star and went on to establish himself as one of the most popular actors of India, particularly recognized for his role as the street dancer Jimmy in the 1982 Bollywood movie Disco Dancer. He also attracted worldwide audiences, particularly in the former Soviet Union^[1][2] where he became a household name for his role in Disco Dancer.^[3] He later won two more National Film Awards for his performances in Bengali film Tahader Katha (1992) and Hindi film Swami Vivekananda (1998).

Chakraborty has appeared in about 350 films^[4] including Bengali, Oriya and Bhojpuri pictures. He owns the Monarch Group, which has interests in the hospitality sector^[5] and educational sector.^[6] Mithun is the Chairperson of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union which take care the welfare of cine workers and resolve their demands and problems.^{[7][8][9][10]} The show Dance India Dance where Mithun is the Grandmaster has already entered in Limca Book of Records and Guinness World Records ^[11] Chakraborty played a crucial role of mediator between Pranab Mukherjee and Mamata Banerjee, winning the Congressman the support of the Trinamool chief in the 2012 presidential election.^[12]

Born	Gouranga Chakraborty 16 June 1950 (age 62) India
Other names	Mithunda, Mishtida, MG (MahaGuru), Dada
Occupation	Actor Entrepreneur Television presenter
Years active	1976–present
Spouse(s)	Yogeeta Bali (m. 1979)
Children	Mahakshay Chakraborty Rimoh Chakraborty Namashi Chakraborty Dishani Chakraborty

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Early life and education

Mithun Chakraborty was born in a Bengali Hindu family in Kolkata.He was educated from Scottish College in West Bengal and graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.

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

[edit]1970s

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 budgetRavikant 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.

[edit]1980s

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 withDisco 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 andDharmendra 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]}

[edit]1990s

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]

[edit]2000s

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 andTulkalam. 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 inKalpana 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 directorBuddhadeb 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 withBuddhadeb 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

After the success of Dance Bangla Dance a Bengali reality show competitive dance program, Mithun Chakraborty developed the concept of Dance India Dance, an Indian dance competition show that airs on Zee TV in the India, produced by UTV Software Communications and has become India's largest dance-based reality show. The contestants get a chance to perform before a panel of judges composed of Terrence Lewis, Remo D'souza and Geeta Kapoor. The selection of the season's Top 18 live show finalists are overseen by head judge Mithun Chakraborty. The show has won several Television Awards for Most Popular Dance Reality Show.^[29] Mithun is also the Grand Master for Dance India Dance Li'l Masters as well as the host of the reality show titled Dadagiri Unlimited on Zee Bangla channel. He replaced Sourav Ganguly as the host of the show.^[30][31]

[edit]Sports

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

• 1976 - National Film Award for Best Actor - Mrigaya
• 1996 - National Film Award for Best Actor - Tahader Katha
• 1998 - National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Swami Vivekananda

[edit]Filmfare Awards

• 1990 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award - Agneepath - Won
• 1995 - Filmfare Best Villain Award - Jallaad - Won
• 2008 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award - Guru - Nominated

[edit]Star Screen Awards

• 1995 - Star Screen Award Best Villain for Jallaad

[edit]Stardust Awards

• 2007 - Stardust Award for Lifetime Achievement^[35]
• 2007 - Role Model Of The Year Award^[36]

[edit]Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

• 1977 - BFJA Awards, Best Actor - Mrigayaa^[37]
• 1995 - BFJA Awards, Best Actor - Tahader Katha^[38]

[edit]Anandalok Awards

• 1999 - Special Editor Award
• 2001 - Best Actor
• 2007 - Best Actor - Minister Fatakesto

[edit]IIFA Awards

• 2011 - Best Supporting Actor Award - Golmaal 3 - Nominated ^{[39][citation needed]}

[edit]Selected filmography

Main article: Mithun Chakraborty filmography

Year	Film	Year	Film	Year	Film
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

Book	Language	Writer	Other notes
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