Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

In an industry where box office numbers often dictate an actor’s career span, Mithun Chakraborty stands out as a true survivor. Despite delivering back-to-back flops, he never faded from the spotlight ...

The late Sridevi, revered as Indian cinema's first female superstar, faced a distressing incident during the filming of 'Guru' with Mithun Chakraborty. Despite her refusal to perform a kissing scene, ...

In the 1970s and 80s, Bollywood was ruled by veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna and Rajesh Khanna. Amidst their dominance, a new actor entered the industry who ...

Mithun Chakraborty, born Gouranga Chakraborty on June 16, 1950, in Barisal (currently in Bangladesh), hails from a middle-class Bengali family. He encountered significant financial difficulties during ...

A sports enthusiast who enjoys good food and movies as well. The actor we are referring to is none other than Mithun Chakraborty. He was born as Gouranga Chakraborty in Calcutta, as Kolkata was known ...

Veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, or Mithun Da to most people, is one of the biggest superstars in the world of cinema. The ‘Disco Dancer’ has made a name for himself with his brilliant ...