Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian actor and politician. He was born on 16 June 1950 in Kolkata. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He attended Scottish Church College, Kolkata, and Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. 

His father’s name was Basant Kumar Chakraborty, and his mother’s name was Shantirani Chakraborty. 

He is married to Yogeeta Bali. They are parents to four children, Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Namashi Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty, and Ushmey Chakraborty.

Mithun Chakraborty’s favourites

His hobbies include dancing and playing sports.

His favourite actors are Amitabh Bachchan, Suchitra Sen, and Nargis. 

He likes to play cricket and football. 

His favourite cricketers are Sunil Gavaskar, Saurav Ganguly, and Kapil Dev. 

Interesting facts about Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty is a multi-talented artist. He is a singer, producer, writer, dancer, actor and performer. He is also a social worker, entrepreneur and a former member of Rajya Sabha. 

He is counted among one of the best Bollywood actors of all time. 

Before pursuing an acting career, Mithun Chakraborty was a Naxalite. Many books have been published based on his life journey namely, Mithun: Amar Nayikara, Ananya Mithun, Mithuner Katha, Cineme Namate Hole, and Marbo Ekhne Laash Porbe Shoshon. 

Mithun Chakraborty’s film debut

Mithun Chakraborty made his acting debut with the 1976 film ‘Mrigayaa.’ He was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor for his debut role. 

In the year 1992, Mithun Chakraborty formed the Cine TV Artists Association along with actors Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt. 

Mithun Chakraborty’s legacy

He has worked in more than 350 films including Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Telugu, and Punjabi film industries. 

Mithun Chakraborty is popular for his dance number ‘Disco Dancer’ from the 1982 film with the same title. 

He launched the famous dance reality TV show ‘Dance India Dance’ on Zee TV channel.

Mithun Chakraborty in politics

Mithun Chakraborty was nominated as the member of the Rajya Sabha by the West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. On 26 December 2016, he resigned from the position. 

In 2007, he founded the Royal Bengal Tigers, a sports team for the event Indian Cricket League. 

Mithun Chakraborty’s filmography

Mithun Chakraborty’s popular films are Prem Pratigyaa (1989), Jaal (1986), Shapath (1997), Commando (1988), Shera (1999), Mujrim (1989), Agneepath (1990), Bees Saal Baad (1989), Aadmi (1993), Waqt Ki Awaz (1988), Ghulami (1985), Shikari (1991), Jung (1996), OMG Oh My God (2012), Golmaal 3 (2010), and many more.