Born on June 16, 1950, Mithun Chakraborty the legendary National Film Award-winning Indian film actor made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigaya in 1976, for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor.
During the 1980s, Mithun had earned a huge fan following as a dancing star and went on to establish himself as one of the most popular and leading actors of India.
Altogether Chakraborty has appeared in more than 350 Bollywood films as well as in Bengali, Oriya and Bhojpuri films. Mithun Da played some supporting roles in films such as Do Anjaane (1976) and Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1977) which did not gain him any recognition.
In late 1970s the actor also acted in the low budget film with Ravikant Nagaich directed spy film Surakshaa (1979) and the early 1980s with leading roles in hit films such as Hum Paanch (1980) and Wardaat (1981).
He also starred in a number of successful romantic and family dramas like Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Pyaar Jhukta Nahin, Swarg Se Sunder, and Pyaar Ka Mandir. He was recognised as an action hero in hit films like Wanted, Boxer, Jagir, Jaal, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Commando, Waqt Ki Awaaz, Guru, Mujrim and Dushman.
Mithun achieved not only commercial success but also tremendous critical acclaim. He was also honoured with the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance in Jallad. Apart from it, he was praised for his performances in films like Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988) and Mujrim (1989).
He made a comeback to the mainstream Hindi film industry in 2005 with the film Elaan which was not successful at box office. After a few supporting roles in films such as Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) he won acclaim for his performance in Kalpana Lazmi's Chingari (2005).
In 2007 he starred in Mani Ratnam's hit film Guru. Mithun has had 4 releases in 2008, My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, Don Muthu Swami, C Kkompany and Heroes. His latest releases Subhash Ghai film Yuvvraaj in which he appeared in a cameo and Chandni Chowk To China failed at the box office.
His Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! won 4 International awards. His upcoming films are Zindagi Tere Naam, Veer with Salman Khan, Phir Kabhi with Dimple Kapadia, Raakh, Baabarr and Kannada flick Manikya.
During the 1980s, Mithun had earned a huge fan following as a dancing star and went on to establish himself as one of the most popular and leading actors of India.
Altogether Chakraborty has appeared in more than 350 Bollywood films as well as in Bengali, Oriya and Bhojpuri films. Mithun Da played some supporting roles in films such as Do Anjaane (1976) and Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1977) which did not gain him any recognition.
In late 1970s the actor also acted in the low budget film with Ravikant Nagaich directed spy film Surakshaa (1979) and the early 1980s with leading roles in hit films such as Hum Paanch (1980) and Wardaat (1981).
He also starred in a number of successful romantic and family dramas like Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Pyaar Jhukta Nahin, Swarg Se Sunder, and Pyaar Ka Mandir. He was recognised as an action hero in hit films like Wanted, Boxer, Jagir, Jaal, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Commando, Waqt Ki Awaaz, Guru, Mujrim and Dushman.
Mithun achieved not only commercial success but also tremendous critical acclaim. He was also honoured with the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance in Jallad. Apart from it, he was praised for his performances in films like Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988) and Mujrim (1989).
He made a comeback to the mainstream Hindi film industry in 2005 with the film Elaan which was not successful at box office. After a few supporting roles in films such as Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) he won acclaim for his performance in Kalpana Lazmi's Chingari (2005).
In 2007 he starred in Mani Ratnam's hit film Guru. Mithun has had 4 releases in 2008, My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, Don Muthu Swami, C Kkompany and Heroes. His latest releases Subhash Ghai film Yuvvraaj in which he appeared in a cameo and Chandni Chowk To China failed at the box office.
His Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! won 4 International awards. His upcoming films are Zindagi Tere Naam, Veer with Salman Khan, Phir Kabhi with Dimple Kapadia, Raakh, Baabarr and Kannada flick Manikya.
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