Mithun Chakraborty is a popular Indian actor, a charismatic personality, and an exemplary family man. The whole world remembers him as the disco dancer Jimmy. A shining example of optimism, talent and family happiness. Achieves success in any field: business, cinema, television, sports, politics, charity.
Mithun Chakraborty starred in the film “Disco Dancer” in 1928 and thanks to this he became one of the most recognizable Indian actors.
Brief information
- Chakraborty's true name is Gouranga, which means "Bearer of Light";
- height and weight: 183 cm, 72 kg;
- date of birth: 06/16/1950;
- Gemini;
- birthplace: Barisal, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh);
- place of residence - the poor Jurabagan neighborhood in northern Calcutta;
- Nationality: Bengali;
- family composition: mother, father, son Gouranga, three sisters;
- middle class - actor Basantokumar's father was a government employee;
- marital status: married, has 3 sons, 1 daughter;
- hobbies: football, cricket, wrestling, acrobatics, boxing, dancing, music;
- credo: cinema, business, politics, television, charity.
Childhood and youth
Gouranga, like all boys, was not distinguished by obedience and discipline. Since childhood, he was the soul and leader of the company. His favorite activities at that time were football, chasing pigeons, and dancing. Studying was easy for Gourang, but he studied, according to the recollections of the actor himself, mediocrely.
After school he entered the Scottish Church College in Calcutta and studied chemistry. He started playing sports and was captain of the football team. As a student, Chakraborty often missed classes. Perhaps because of football, amorous affairs, or the actor’s passion for music and street dancing.
First love
Mithun Chakraborty first fell in love as a teenager. The girl came to visit her neighbors. Gouranga was so enchanted that at every chance meeting he hummed songs and caught the eye of the young beauty.
During his student years, the young man was madly in love with a girl from a rich family. Her parents were against this relationship, despite mutual feelings. However, love ended tragically: the girl’s illness turned out to be fatal. Gouranga was then sure that he would never love anyone again.
Young rebel
Mithun Chakraborty in childhood and adolescence.
As a student, Gouranga joined the left-wing extremist Naxalite movement to achieve justice for ordinary peasants. Together with his friends, the actor distributed leaflets, campaigned for refugees, and participated in rallies.
When the massive repression of the Naxalites by the Indian authorities began, Gourang's father sent his son to a relative in Bombay. This was the right decision, since Mithun's friends suffered a difficult fate: some were executed, others were sent to prison. The move “put an end to” the political activities of the young rebel.
Childhood dream
In Bombay, Mithun Chakraborty was looking for any business: cleaning, washing, selling cosmetics... He had difficulties with the language barrier - at that time the young man did not know Hindi. He changed his name to his pet nickname Mithun, which means "sweet".
Chance brought him to the city of Pune, which is 160 km from Bombay. The announcement of the recruitment of student actors at the Cinema Institute reminded us of our childhood love for films. Mithun auditioned with success in his native language Bengali.
The young man had an attractive appearance, was athletic, tall, and charming. Natural musical and dancing abilities and sports skills played an important role, which is important for the profession of a Bollywood actor. The examiners at the interview were captivated by Mithun's charisma, but after learning about his difficult political past, the young man was refused admission.
A year later, Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to the ranks of students as part of the new intake. During his studies, the young man learned English, Hindi, and Tamil and graduated from the Film Institute with a gold medal.
Mithun Chakraborty has always been distinguished by charisma and charm, which helped him not only in acting, but also during his studies at the university.
Mithun Chakraborty: biography of the actor
Known not only in India, but throughout the world, the actor was born in June 1950 in Barisal, the largest city in Pakistan. At birth he received the name Gouranga Chakraborty, later changing it to Mithun.
He grew up in the family of an ordinary employee who worked for a telecommunications company. The boy received his primary education in his native village, and continued his studies at the Scottish Church College in Calcutta. Mithun has three sisters.
In the 1960s, he became imbued with revolutionary sentiments and joined the radical Naxalite movement. When the authorities suppressed their protest in 1971, and the participants were executed or sent to prison, young Mithun was saved by his father, who sent him to his uncle in Bombay.
In the Indian metropolis, the young man had no means of subsistence. To earn money, he got a job as a traveling salesman in one of the cosmetics companies. For a little over a year, he regularly offered perfumes, paints and powder, going from house to house, until he saw an advertisement on a post for admission to study acting.
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Mithun Chakraborty already dreamed of becoming an actor in his early years: he had all the makings for this. However, he could not get into the Film Institute located in Pune the first time. He was not accepted because he belonged to a lower caste. But still he became a university student, graduating with honors.
It is interesting to get acquainted with the track record of the talented Indian actor. He played in more than 350 films, and played leading roles in 80%.
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Here are the films that were significant in Chakraborty’s career:
- "Two Strangers"
While still at the institute, Mithun Chakraborty, whose biography was now forever associated with the world of cinema, began acting.
However, his first cameo role in the film “Two Strangers” did not make him famous.
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- "Royal Hunt".
He was noticed when he played the role of a Santal hunter in the film “Royal Hunt”.
To better get used to the character, the young actor studied the life and traditions of this tribe, even hunted with them.
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In 1976, the film was released and immediately won the love of fans of Indian cinema.
Mithun won the award for Best Actor and the film was about.
- "Disco dancer".
In 1982, Chakraborty's role in the film "Disco Dancer" brought him worldwide fame.
Until this moment, Mithun eked out a living, agreeing to roles in unnoticeable films that did not bring him fame.
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Mithun Chakraborty, whose films immediately became box office hits (“A Mother’s Oath”, “Dance, Dance” and others), during this period became the highest paid Indian actor.
- "Executioner".
Since 1990, Chakraborty has firmly established himself as an actor who successfully plays villains.
In 1995, the film “The Executioner” was released. Mithun Chakraborty won the award for Best Negative Actor.
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- "Fight."
In 2005, fans of Chakraborty’s talent were able to appreciate the film “Heat.”
After the premiere, Mithun went on stage and asked for forgiveness from his fans for all the roles he played as villains.
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- "Gopala Gopala."
In 2015, he starred in a film released in Telugu for the first time.
It was the comedy Gopala Gopala, in which he had acted earlier, playing a role in Hindi.
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- "Jolly Jongole."
In 2017, he played in the science-fiction film Jolly Jongole, which was filmed in Bengali.
- "The villain".
In 2018, he appeared in the film “Villain,” which was released in Kannada.
From 1988 to 2005, a dark streak began in the actor’s career. The films he starred in were mostly failures.
However, viewers like his roles in such projects as “Mother’s Oath”, “Dance, Dance”, “Like the Three Musketeers”, “Condemned”, “Enemy”.
The beginning of a creative journey
The actor's career began in 1976 with small roles:
- Hunty in the film "Two Strangers";
- Ghinua in the film “Royal Hunt”.
For the best tragic male role in 1977 he was awarded the first National Silver Lotus Award.
Despite the award and fame, relations with directors did not go well. Mithun starred in dozens of films that brought him neither fame nor money. For money, the actor worked as a driver in dance shows under the nickname Rana Rez.
Since 1979, after the release of the film “Protection”, where Mithun played a super agent, Indian directors recognized his acting talent and began to offer him participation in their projects.
A still from the film "Wild Hunt", where Mithun Chakraborty played his first role.
Continuation of acting career
Mithun did not stop at entertaining films, romantic characters. The actor simultaneously starred in dozens of films. But there were many unsuccessful film projects. In 1984, Chakraborty tried to release his film Boxer, but the project failed.
Despite the disappointment, the actor continued filming. A series of bad films leads to a creative crisis. Then, in 1988, the actor thought about financial stability and the quality of the film industry.
In 1989, Chakraborty sold his house and all his property and moved permanently to Ooty in Tamil Nadu. The actor is realizing his long-time dream of boosting the Bengali film industry. In 1993, for the best male role of the wrestler Shibnath in the film “Tahader Katha” in Bengali, he received the second national Silver Lotus award.
The actor stars in family melodramas, films with socially topical subjects, and even plays supporting roles. In Chakraborty's historical film Swami Vivekananda, he played preacher Ram Krishna. For this best “minor” role in 1996, he was awarded the third National Silver Lotus Award.
Filmography
- 1982 — “Disco Dancer”
- 1984 — “Like the Three Musketeers”
- 1986 — “Nets of Love”
- 1987 — “Dance, dance”
- 1988 — “Farewell”
- 1989 — “Sentenced”
- 1990 — “Enemy”
- 1994 — “Wrath and Justice”
- 1996 — “The Decisive Showdown”
- 1997 — “Fight for Life”
- 2005 — “Lucky. This is not the time for love"
- 2008 — “Heroes”
- 2010 — “Vir - Hero of the People”
- 2015 — “Dreamers / Son of the Wind”
- 2017 - Hason Raja
- 2018 — “Villain”
- 2018 - Bhaiyyaji Superhitt
Personal life
The actor has two marriages behind him.
- The first wife is model Helena Luke (Ljok). They lived in marriage for 4 months, after 3 years they officially divorced.
- On July 21, 1982, his wedding took place with actress Yogita Bali. This was also her second marriage, and for the sake of her beloved husband, the woman left her career, devoting herself to her family.
The first-born Manakshay (Mimoh) was born on July 30, 1984. During the same period, the media fanned serious passions around the Chakraborty family, predicting an early divorce due to Mithun’s relationship with actress Sri Devi. Rumors do not subside even with the birth of Ushmeya (Rimoha). Only in 1992 did journalists stop defaming Chakraborty's name. At this time, Namoshi's youngest son (Namah) was born. In 1997, Mithun and his wife adopted a girl, Dishani.
By this time, the actor had a strong family: a loving wife, 4 caring children. And Mithun does not pay attention to dubious rumors.
Mithun Chakraborty and his first and second wives - Helen Luke and Yogita Bali.
Personal life, children of Mithun Chakraborty
Having gained popularity and possessing spectacular appearance, the actor invariably enjoyed great popularity among women.
The actor's first wife was model Helen Llok . At that time, Mithun was only taking his first steps in cinema.
With Helen Lloch
Their marriage was not happy. Soon Mithun realized his mistake and got divorced. The actor had no children in this union.
With Yogita Bali
The second wife, Yogita Bali, was Chakraborty's acting colleague. Before this, the actress had already been married. In this marriage, Mithun had 3 sons.
Chakraborty family
In addition, the couple adopted a girl found by the actor in a garbage container. The family received their adopted daughter well. Now Dishani has grown up and is studying acting.
Mithun had an affair with the famous Bollywood actress Sridevi . But a few years later, love for his legal wife won and the actor left his mistress.
Sridevi
Business hobbies and politics in the life of a star
in the 80s Mithun Chakraborty founded and headed the first trade union, the Cinema Actors Association. The financial activities of the organization were initially handled by Chakraborty, so he organized charity events with the participation of other stars. Now the union is working in full force, protecting the rights of artists and members of their families. Money is allocated for treatment, education, pensions and material support for those in need.
In 1989, the actor tried his hand at business. Borrows over 50 million rupees (which is a fortune) to build a hotel in Ooty. In 1991, the stylish Monarch Safari Park hotel opened. Later hotels of the same name were built in Masinagudi and Mysore. The businessman also owns the Royal Bengal Tigers cricket team and is a co-owner of the Bengal Football Academy, where students study for free.
Chakraborty opens his own film studio. The actor makes low-budget Bengali films that are not influenced by the dollar. These one-take films are shot on Mithun's property, with his participation and a set of costumes that are used in other projects. At the beginning of the 21st century. such hits as “Butterfly”, “Guru” (2003), “Mayhem”, “Tulkalam”, commercial “MLA Fatakeshto”, “Minister Fatakeshto” appeared.
XXI century marks the beginning of Mithun's television career. The showman’s age was approaching 60 years old, but this did not stop him from participating in the DID reality show “Dance India Dance.” In this project, Chakraborty is not only the main judge - Grandmaster, Megaguru, but also the developer of the concept of the show. By this time, new competitions had started for schoolchildren, duets and even mothers with children. In addition to DID, Chakraborty is invited as a guest, star or host in other TV shows: quiz shows, dance shows, comedy shows.
In 2014, Didi, leader of the All India Trinamool Congress party, invited the actor to become a candidate for the upper house of parliament from West Bengal. Didi's political views coincided with Mithun's ideas, so in March he took an active part in the election campaign.
A talented actor or another handsome guy in Bollywood
Namashi is slightly more popular in India than his brother. Perhaps the reason for this was the striking resemblance of the youngest son to his famous father. Despite his bright appearance, fans of Indian cinema are wary of the aspiring actor: appearance alone is not enough to act in films; a person must also have acting talent.
But there are also those who recognized Namashi as a talented actor based only on his role (in his own film). They believe that the first film with his participation will break all records, and the aspiring actor will repeat his father’s success and become a new Bollywood star. They may be right, since Namashi began his career as a film reviewer.
His scores were so popular that the young man’s works were often published on famous Indian film sites. This suggests that Mithun's son is well versed in cinema, and if he does not have enough talent to continue his acting career, he will replace it with his hard work and excellent understanding of the film industry.
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Interesting Facts
Despite his worldwide popularity, the actor’s biography has a lot of contradictions, which Mithun himself does not clarify.
It's still not clear:
- actor born in 1950 or 1947;
- place of birth is Kolkata or Barisal;
- his father is a wealthy landowner or a simple telephone clerk;
- he went to Bombay in 1969 or 1971;
- The love story with Sri Devi ended in a secret wedding or is it a rumor.
There are also many interesting events in the actor’s professional activity:
- In 1990, the prestigious Filmfare magazine awarded the actor the Best Supporting Actor prize for Krishnan Ayaryamye for the film “The Fiery Path.”
- In 1995, the same magazine recognized Chakraborty as the country's sex symbol, and after the release of the film "Executioner" it awarded him a prize for his role as the best negative character.
- In 1999, Mithun, as an actor who played leading roles in 249 films, was included in the Book of Records.
- In 2000, Chakraborty took a leading position in the Tollywood cinema of West Bengal.
- In 2020, 2 films were released in which the actor played supporting roles and gained popularity in the Sandalwood cinema of Karnataka.
Mithun Chakraborty has played more than 249 leading roles.
Since 1994, Chakraborty has been considered the highest paid actor, as evidenced by good taxpayer certificates from the Ministry of Finance. In the 21st century Mithun entered as India's richest man.
Despite his income, the actor does not forget about charity:
- The people who work for him receive better working conditions.
- In 1993, he donated his National Film Award money for the education of a poor woman's boy.
- One place is fully paid for in a hospital in Kolkata.
- He systematically allocates money to the Kuchbihar hospital for the treatment of cancer patients.
- He actively assisted in the opening of a kidney transplant clinic in Bengal.
Mithun Chakraborty spends half of his income on charity and does not refuse to help those in need, which is why people lovingly call him Dada.
Filmography of Mithun Chakraborty
During his life, the actor starred in films of various genres: dramas, melodramas, action films, crime films, adventure films, family films, and historical films. He even voiced the Soviet cartoon “Once Upon a Time There Was a Dog.”
The actor has played roles in more than 300 films:
- 1976-1980: 25 films, of which 3 cameo roles;
- 1981-1990: 125 films with 5 episodes;
- 1991-2000: 103 films, including 1 cameo role;
- 2001-2010: 80 films with 3 episodes;
- 2011-2019: 18 films, including 2 small roles.
Most popular films
Films such as “Kalia”, “Suraj”, “The Oath”, “Gravedigger”, “Guru” were popular among Indians. Russian viewers liked the films “Fight for Life” and “Boxer”, which were not successful with the Indian public. Until now, “Disco Dancer” and “Dance, Dance” remain world masterpieces, where Midhun again plays with the actress Mandakini.
Mithun Chakraborty is a multifaceted personality. His life is like an Indian film: many years of hardship, hunger, betrayal, tragedy, followed by world fame and wealth. And acting every year reveals new sides of Mithun’s personality.
Movies
Mithun Chakraborty's acting career began with episodic roles during his student years. But success came with his first serious role in the film “Royal Hunt”. The young actor managed to truly get used to the character, for which he even had to live for some time in the Santal tribe, whose life was narrated in the film. For his brilliant performance, creativity and realism, Chakraborty received his first award - the Golden Lotus Indian Cinema Award in the Best Actor category.
What followed was a time of hard work. It happened that in a year he starred in a dozen films. Directors, both established and new, tried to make the most of the talented young actor. At the same time, ups alternated with long stagnations.
Mithun Chakraborty tried to fully reveal his talent, gifting the audience with mastery of the game and the versatility of his talent. Today, the result of his creativity is a huge filmography, numbering hundreds of films.
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Mithun Chakraborty and his children
In 1982, the film “The Imaginary Saint” was released, where Dev Anand, Rati Agnihotri, Padmini Kolhapure and others starred with Mithun. And in 1985, his filmography was replenished with the film “Ganges, Your Waters Are Muddy,” where he again played the main role. The main female character went to Yasmin Joseph, who is better known to fans under the pseudonym Mandakini. In the film “Oath of Allegiance,” where the actor appeared, the main female character was played by Zinat Aman.
A year earlier, Mithun appeared in Babbar Subhash's film A Mother's Vow. It tells the story of a scoundrel who turns his nephew's life into a nightmare. Wanting to get his hands on a relative's wealth, he commits a crime by organizing an attempt on his life and passing the crime off as suicide. The widower's young wife is left alone with her son in her arms. The now grown-up boy vows to avenge his father’s death and restore justice.
In 1986, Chakraborty starred in another Indian film, Two Moments of Love, with Jaya Prada, the beauty with whom Mithun was credited with having an affair.
Mithun Chakraborty and Amitabh Bachchan
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Mithun Chakraborty and Amitabh Bachchan
Many projects with the participation of the artist have become world masterpieces. Among them are the famous Indian films “Disco Dancer”, “Dance, Dance!”, “Enemy”, “Commando”, “Boxer”, etc. These films made him a worldwide idol, photos of which were kept in the home of every lover of romantic stories Bollywood. The film “Sacrifice in the Name of Love” was no less popular, where the artist starred with the famous Dimple Kapadia.
A handsome, slender man managed to reveal himself not only in the role of a romantic hero. Chakraborty was equally masterful in roles of different types, including the images of cruel crime bosses.
When describing the actor's personality, it is worth mentioning Mithun's hearing, voice and innate sense of rhythm. This is relevant for Bollywood cinema, whose productions are distinguished by an abundance of music. Viewers were able to appreciate the artist’s natural qualities in films and videos with songs performed by him. In addition, the star plays several musical instruments. Chakraborty is an excellent athlete and is familiar with boxing, wrestling, acrobatics and football.
Mithun Chakraborty Madhuri Dixit
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Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit
By the end of the 90s, Mithun Chakraborty was among the richest people in India. At this time, he tried himself as a businessman, founding a chain of hotels with the elegant name “Monarch”. In addition to business, the artist acquired a football team and a cricket team.
True, Chakraborty could not say goodbye to acting. In 1989, he appeared in the film "The Block", starring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt. Mithun appears as a Raja who lives in his own little world. But one day the moment comes when he has to stand at the crossroads of two roads and make a difficult choice.
The second millennium continued the list of paintings with the participation of the artist. The most successful projects include the main roles in the films “Fight”, “Heroes”, “Heirs”, “Vir - Hero of the People”, “Eternal Love”, “Guru”, “Merry Scoundrels”.
For a long period of time, the actor headed the cinematographers’ union. While in this position, he tries to help former stars and is actively involved in charity work.
A Michael Jackson inspiration?
Mithun Chakraborty does the thrust in 'Galiyon Ka Baadshah'. (Express Archive Photo Published by Indian Express Saturday, June 16, 2012
Mithun Chakraborty in the film “Disco Dancer”
Mithun also regularly appears before the audience in the show “Dance, India, Dance!” He acted as a judge. At the same time, the actor himself can go on stage and delight the audience with a fiery dance.
In 2014, Mithun Chakraborty was nominated as a candidate for the Indian Parliament. The artist accepted this offer, but did not attend the meetings for health reasons and constantly sent letters of apology. Later, due to illness, the actor asked to be relieved of his duties as a deputy.
In 2020, the performer appeared in the film “Son of the Wind.” The plot is about a guy named Shivi, who plays in an orchestra and hates studying. By chance, the young man meets the unrecognized genius of physics Shastri-ji. This meeting changes his life. In the future, people will recognize Shivi as Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, the one who first created the airplane, allowing mankind to fly.
Mithun Chakraborty with Rekha
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Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha
Along with Mithun, the film stars Naman Jain, Krutika Deo, Gourav Drivedi and others.
At the same time, Chakraborty starred in the leading role in the films Naxal and Mind Your Words.
In 2020, Mithun's cinematic biography was replenished with a central character in the film Hason Raja. 2018 brought the artist the main role in the action movie “Villain”.
In September of the same year, the actor's fans were waiting for the release of the film Bhaiyyaji Superhitt. Along with Mithun, Yogita Bali, Sunny Deol, Arshad Warsi, Amisha Patel and others played the main characters.
Then work began on the thriller TheTashkent Files. In an interview, the artist noted that lately he has been appearing more often on screen in the form of antagonists. The man even apologized to the country for the villains he played.
