Mithun Chakraborty : Gouranga Chakraborty, better known by his stage name Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian film actor, social worker, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the art house drama Mrigayaa (1976), for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Chakraborty is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.[citation needed] He gained fans as a dancing star and went on to establish himself as one of the all time top ten greatest and 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][3] where he became a household name for his role in Disco Dancer.[4] He later won two more National Film Awards for his performances in Tahader Katha (1992) & Swami Vivekananda (1998). Chakraborty has appeared in about 350 films[5] including Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri and Punjabi[6] pictures. He owns the Monarch Group, which has interests in the hospitality sector[7] and educational sector.[8] He has also started the production house Paparatzy Productions[9] Chakraborty is the Chairperson of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union which take care the welfare of cine workers and resolve their demands and problems.[10][11][12][13] The Television show Dance India Dance where Mithun is the Grandmaster has already entered in Limca Book of Records and Guinness World Records [14] 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.[15] A comic book named Jimmy Zhingchak has been made based on Chakraborty Mithun Chakraborty was educated at the Oriental Seminary, the Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta, where he majored in chemistry, and at the Film and Television Institute of India. He was a staunch Naxalite before entering films, 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.[20] He had also undergone expert training in Martial Arts to the grade of black belt [21] that made him excel in fight sequences. Mithun Chakraborty made his debut in the 1976 Mrinal Sen-directed film Mrigaya, for which he won the 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 dancer Helen under the name Rana Rej.[22] During this period 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. 1980s[edit] Mithun had over 110 releases in the 1980s. He had also done lighter roles in Shaukeen, Sun Sajna and Aamne Samne. As Amitabh Bachchan moved to politics, Mithun became Bollywood s second highest paid star after Bachchan.[23] He also became Indias highest tax payer in 1986.[24] Chakraborty went on to star in a number of 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.[25] He was also widely recognized as an action hero in films like Jagir (1984), Jaal, Dilwaala (1986), Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987) and Waqt Ki Awaz. His 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. 1990s[edit] 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. Dalaal was released followed by other low-budget films like Phool Aur Angaar and Ravan Raaj: A True Story. In 1997 his releases Shapath, Jodidar , Loha, Kaalia, Daadagiri and Suraj created a market for low budget productions.[26] 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 Mithuns Dream Factory.[27][28][29][30][31] Even he could not do Mani Ratnams 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.[24] By this time, Chakraborty held the record for appearing in the most number of Hindi films as a hero. A third National Award followed in 1998, this time for the Best Supporting Actor, for his portrayal of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, in G. V. Iyers Swami Vivekananda. 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[32] and Kolkata.[33] 2000s[edit] Mithuns Dream Factory films still continued to hold the audiences, moreover he started doing more Bengali films and gave consistent films like Titli, Guru, Barood, Yuddho and Tulkalam. 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 Ratnams film Guru. He was also acclaimed for his villainous role in Kalpana Lajmis Chingaari (2005). His 2009 movie Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! won multiple International awards[34] and Chal Chalein was appreciated by critics for its bold theme. Critically acclaimed Phir Kabhi with Dimple Kapadia had a 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. 2010s[edit] Chakrabortys recent films include Veer (2010) with Salman Khan, Golmaal 3 (2010) with Ajay Devgn, Housefull 2 (2012) with Akshay Kumar, OMG – Oh My God! (2012) with Akshay Kumar, Khiladi 786 (2012) with Akshay Kumar and Enemmy (2013) with his own son Mimoh Chakraborty and actor Sunil Shetty. Now he is working on Anthony DSouzas Boss and Its Entertainment both with Akshay Kumar. He is also working on Subhash Ghai s Kaanchi... where he is playing a very different character wearing facial prosthetics. He is also doing Maqsad with Anup Jalota.[35][36] He is also working in Ruhul Amins Bengali film Hason Raja with actress Raima Sen as his leading lady. He is also working in Kick with Salman Khan and and a new film announced with Ayushman Khurana. Regional films[edit] 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 Dasguptas Tahader Katha which got him his second National Award in 1992. 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 Ghoses Gudia in 1999 as well as Rituparno Ghoshs Titli in 2002. In 2008, he collaborated again with Buddhadeb Dasgupta for Kaalpurush and later appeared in films Shukno Lanka and Target: The Final Mission. His performances in Mrigaya, Tahader Katha, Kaalpurush and Titli won him National Film Awards and nominations. His debut Bhojpuri film Bhole Shankar is considered as the biggest Bhojpuri film.[37] Similarly his Oriya film Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama where he co-starred with Oriya icon Uttam Mohanty was also a huge success.[38] The latest Bengali films for Mithun are Nobel Chor and Le Halwa Le. His new Bengali films are Buddhuram Dhol Duniya Gol and the science fiction Jole Jongole with White Mischief [39][40] Chakraborty is now doing a bi-lingual in Tamil and Telugu. Its Tamil title is Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka.[41] 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 Indias largest dance-based reality show. The contestants get a chance to perform before a panel of judges composed of Terrence Lewis, Remo DSouza and Geeta Kapoor. The selection of the seasons 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.[42] Mithun is also the Grand Master for Dance India Dance Lil 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.[43][44] Now Chakraborty is hosting the Bengali version of Bigg Boss. Mithun Chakraborty was also the co-owner of Royal Bengal Tigers, a cricket team of the now abandoned Indian Cricket League.[46] He is also the co-owner of Bengal Football Academy, aimed to promote football talents of the country.[47] 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 Mithun Chakraborty was a wrestler in his younger days. He trained at Panchanan Bayam Samity, Jorabagan, Kolkata under the supervision of Sudhir Saha, International coach. In 1967, he won the West Bengal State Wrestling Championship in the Junior Category.[49] In the 1970s Mithun was briefly married to model Helena Luke. The marriage did not last long and they soon divorced. Helena moved to the US and is now a stewardess with an American Airline. During the 1980s, Chakraborty had a love affair with Sridevi.[50][51][52] Sridevi had fallen in love with Chakraborty on the sets of Rakesh Roshans Jaag Utha Insan.[53][54] Chakraborty and Sridevi became really close to each other. But when Yogeeta Bali, Chakraborty’s wife, got to know about the affair she said that she will never ever leave Chakraborty.[50] Sridevi and Chakraborty had got married secretly and later Chakraborty admitted it to the press but only when a fan magazine published their marriage certificate.[53] Yogeeta Bali took an overdose of sedatives, after which Mithun went back to his wife.[53][54] Then Sridevi drifted closer to Boney Kapoor.[50] Mona Kapoor, Boneys first wife, later recalled in a Savvy cover story that at one stage, Sridevi had even tied a rakhi on Boney’s wrist to prove to Chakraborty that it was only a platonic relationship.[51] Chakraborty is married to Yogeeta Bali and the actor Mahakshay Chakraborty is their son. 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 Filmfare Awards[edit] 1990 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Agneepath – Won 1995 – Filmfare Best Villain Award – Jallaad – Won 2008 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Guru – Nominated Screen Awards[edit] 1995 – Star Screen Award Best Villain for Jallaad – Won 2012 – Screen Award Best Villain for OMG – Oh My God! – Nominated Stardust Awards[edit] 2007 – Stardust Award for Lifetime Achievement[55] 2007 – Role Model Of The Year Award[56] 2012 – Stardust Award for Best Villain for OMG-Oh My God – Nominated Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards[edit] 1977 – BFJA Awards, Best Actor – Mrigayaa[57] 1995 – BFJA Awards, Best Actor – Tahader Katha[58] Anandalok Awards[edit] 1999 – Special Editor Award 2001 – Best Actor 2007 – Best Actor – Minister Fatakesto IIFA Awards[edit] 2011 – Best Supporting Actor Award – Golmaal 3 – Nominated [59] 2013 – Best Supporting Actor Award – OMG – Oh My God! – Nominated Selected filmography[edit] Main article: Mithun Chakraborty filmography Year Film Year Film Year Film 1976 Mrigayaa, Do Anjaane 1977 Mukti 1978 Mera Rakshak, Hamara Sansar, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan. 1979 Amar Deep,Bhayaanak, Surakshaa, Tarana, 1980 Patita,Hum Paanch, Khwab, The Naxalites, Taxi Chor, Unees-Bees, Kismet, Sitara 1981 Jeene Ki Arzoo,Shaukeen, Wardaat, 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, Freb, 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 Ek Aur Sikander,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, Gangaa Jamunaa 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, Jeevan Ki Shatranj, Aadmi, Shatranj, 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, Meri Pratigya 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, Classic Dance of Love. 2006 Chingaari, Dil Diya Hai, MLA Fatakeshto,Hungama, 2007 Guru, Tulkalam, Minister Fatakeshto, 2009 Luck, Phir Kabhi, Baabarr,Chal Chalein, 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, OMG – Oh My God!,Khiladi 786 2013 Aap ke liye hum, Enemmy,Bhaiyyaji Superhitt, Kaanchi..., Boss, Buddhuram Dhol Duniya Gol
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