Mithun Chakraborty Birthday Special: Mithun Chakraborty is considered one of the best actors of Hindi cinema. Mithun, who has completed 50 years in the film world, is celebrating his 76th birthday today. On this occasion, we are going to tell you about his tough struggle. Mithun had to go through the worst situations before achieving a special and big position in Bollywood. After coming to Mumbai from Kolkata, he had to face many difficulties in life.
Mithun Chakraborty was once associated with Naxalite movement
Mithun Chakraborty was born on 16 June 1950 in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. His real name is Gaurang Chakraborty. Mithun was once associated with the Naxalite movement. But, when his elder brother died, he left everything and came to his home. After this he moved to Mumbai to work in the film world.
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When Mithun reached Mumbai for the first time
In the year 2022, the veteran actor had said in an interview to Man’s World India, ‘My journey has not been a bed of roses. My journey was about challenges and destination. I reached here through pain and struggle, but I keep fighting every day to overcome it. I just want to tell people that if I can do it, you can do it too.
Industry doesn’t remember losers
Mithun had further said, ‘The film industry never remembers the losers. You can survive only if you are good. I have had to struggle to get to where I am. I did not come to Mumbai to become an actor. My first day in the city of dreams was confusing because I didn’t know where to go and how to go. I took a 45-minute walk along the seashore to find the Matunga (gymkhana) but soon realized that I was not going in the right direction.
slept on the floor, ate on the streets
Mithun Chakraborty had further said, ‘I lived in 75 Sunny Side Building and I had to sleep on the floor. I used to eat on the streets and became a member of Matunga Gymkhana because I could bathe there. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m not complaining. Everyone calls me a legendary superstar, what more can I ask for.
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mithun chakraborty movies
Mithun Chakraborty made his debut in the year 1976 with the film ‘Mrigaya’. He was honored with the National Award for Best Actor for his excellent performance in his very first film. In his career spanning 5 decades, the veteran actor has worked in many great films including The Kashmir Files, Disco Dancer, Vardaat, Jallad, Gunda, Prem Pratigya, Golmaal 3, OMG and Agneepath.