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''Mithun Chakraborty'

Birth name :-Gouranga Chakraborty
Born:-Born June 16, 1950 (1950-06-16) (age 57), Calcutta, West Bengal
Years active :- 1976-present -
Spouse(s) :-Yogeeta Bali

''National Film Awards'
Best Actor: Mrigaaya (1977)
Best Actor: Tahader Katha (1993)
Best Supporting Actor: Swami Vivekananda (1996)

''Filmfare Awards'
Best Supporting Actor: Agneepath (1991)
Best Villain: Jallad (1996)

Mithun Chakraborty (June 16, 1950) (born Gouranga Chakraborty) is an award-winning Indian film actor as well as social activist. In his heyday, he had earned a huge fan following as a 'dancing star', and was one of the most popular actors of the 80s. Altogether he has appeared in more than 400 Bollywood films as well as some Bengali and Bhojpuri films. He is also the owner of chain hotels, known as Monarch Hotels.

Biography


Personal life


He was born in Barisal (now in Bangladesh) and educated at the Scottish Church College, Calcutta, from where he earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry (B.Sc). After that he attended and graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India.
It is a little known fact that Mithun was a staunch Naxalite before entering the film industry. But tragedy struck his family when his only brother got accidentally electrocuted and killed in a freak accident. Mithun returned to his family and left the Naxalite fold, even though doing so meant a grave risk to his own life from the Naxalites, because this was considered a one-way road (it was an unwritten law somewhat like an Omerta, that one could not abandon the Naxalite cause once it had been embraced). This proved to be a turning point in his life and became one of the prime causes that led to his iconic status. Another lesser known fact is that he had undergone expert training in martial arts.
Mithun is married to Indian actress Yogita Bali and has four children, three sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Mimoh Chakraborty is an upcoming actor whose debut movie is scheduled to be launched in 2007.
Numerous sources claim that Chakraborty had a relationship with actress Sridevi from 1986 to 1987, and that Sridevi ended the relationship when she found out that he had not divorced his first wife, Yogita Bali. Chakraborty and Sridevi were believed to have been secretly married and that the union was later. But he annulled.

Career


Mithun made his film debut in the 1976 Mrinal Sen directed film Mrigaya for which he won a National Film Award for Best Actor. After his debut he played some supporting roles in Do Anjaane (1976) and Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1977) which did not gain him any recognition.
He shot into prominence in the late 1970s with the low budget 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) (a sequel to Surakshaa).
His breakthrough role finally came in the musical drama Disco Dancer (1982) which was a huge success due to its hit music and remains a cult favourite to this day. This film and other musical films such as Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) and Dance Dance (1987) showcased him as a talented dancer. During the mid 1980s he was regarded as a rival to Amitabh Bachchan as he did dozens of films in the action and drama genre that showcased him as an angry young man at odds with the ills of society and corruption. This was the characterization of an image that made Amitabh Bachchan famous in the 1970s. He also starred in many romantic and family drama films during this period such as Pyaar Jhukta Nahin (1985) which remains his most commercially successful film to date.
Mithun achieved not only commercial success but also tremendous critical acclaim. His performances in his first film Mrigaya as well as for films such as Tahader Katha and Swami Vivekananda, were widely appreciated. He also won two Filmfare awards. He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the 1990 film Agneepath. In 1995 he won the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance in Jallad. During the mid 1990s he shifted his focus from mainstream Hindi cinema and went into starring in low-budget B-grade movies. These movies were mainly produced to cater to the audiences of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, where Mithun has a cult-following even today, thanks to his Bhojpuri movies. In the late 1990s he took a break from acting and relocated to Ooty where he set up some businesses. He was the highest tax payer in the country for five consecutive years, from 1994 to 1999. He made a comeback to the mainstream film Hindi film industry in 2005 with the film Elaan which was not successful. After a few supporting roles in films such as Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) and Dil Diya Hai (2006), he appeared in Chingari (2005) which was also not a commercial success but won him acclaim for his performance. He recently starred in Mani Ratnam's hit Guru for which he received lots of acclaim. Guru was the first film of his to be commercially successful since his comeback.

Sports


Mithunda has also been quitely promoting Football in his native Bengal. He is the brainchild behind the Bengal Football Academy. He travelled 12 hours in buses all over Bengal to raise money by playing exhibition matches. Rs 37 lakh is what they collected way back in 1999. Today, the BFA struggles to find its feet, fighting lack of funds and a permanent playing ground. The young Tarif Ali, who is a part of the Indian National squad is a protege of BFA.

Awards


National Film Awards-
Filmfare Awards
Star Screen Awards
Stardust Awards
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards

Filmography


  1. Hason Raja (2007) .... (Ruhul Amin)
  2. Sun Zara (2006)
  3. Raakh (2006) (in production)
  4. Dil Diya Hai (2006) (released)
  5. Guru (2007)
  6. Kachchi Sadak (2006) .... Special Appearance
  7. Golapi Ekhon Bilatey (2006)
  8. Chingaari (2006) .... Bhuvan Panda
  9. Kalpurush (2005) .... Father... aka Memories in the Mist (Hong Kong: English title)
  10. Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) .... Retd. Colonel Pindi Das Kapoor... aka Lucky (India: English title: short title)
  11. Elaan (2005) .... Baba Sikandar
  12. Classic Dance of Love (2005) .... Dr. Ram Gopal Acharya
  13. Marshal (2002) .... Manohar Singh/Marshal
  14. Titli (2002) .... Rohit Roy... aka The First Monsoon Day (International: English title)
  15. Bengal Tiger (2001) .... Inspector Prashant Verma
  16. Bhairav (2001) .... Bhairav/Rakesh Pandey
  17. Aaj Ka Ravan (2000) .... Shankar
  18. Billa No. 786 (2000) .... Shankar
  19. Jodidar (2000)
  20. Sultaan (2000)
  21. Phool Aur Aag (1999) .... Zamindar Deva
  22. Aaag Hi Aag (1999) (as Mithun Chakraborthy) .... Insp. Ajay Singh
  23. Aaya Toofan (1999) .... Arjun Singh Toofan
  24. Benaam (1999) .... Prakash
  25. Heeralal Pannalal (1999) (as Mithun Chakarborti) .... Pannalal
  26. Yamraaj (1998)
  27. Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998)
  28. Military Raaj (1998)
  29. Gunda (1998) .... Shankar
  30. Hatyara (1998) .... Advocate Mahendra/Surya
  31. Hitler (1998) .... Jailor Siddhant Kumar Sharma
  32. Krantikari (1997)
  33. Jeevan Yudh (1997) .... Dev Prakash
  34. Daadagiri (1997) .... Ajay Saxena
  35. Gudia (1997) .... John Mendez
  36. Kaalia (1997) .... Kalicharan
  37. Loha (1997) .... Arjun
  38. Shapath (1997)
  39. Sher-E-Hindustan (1997) .... Inspector. Kranti Kumar
  40. Jung (1996) .... ACP Arjun Saxena
  41. Angaara (1996)
  42. Apne Dam Par (1996) .... Ram
  43. Bhishma (1996) .... Bhola/Inspector Bhishma
  44. Jurmana (1996) .... Inspector Vijay Saxena
  45. Muqaddar (1996)
  46. Nirbhay (1996)
  47. Diya Aur Toofan (1995) .... Amar
  48. The Don (1995) .... Davendra/Daven (The Don)
  49. Guneghar (1995) .... D.I.G. Ajay Thakur
  50. Ab Insaf Hoga (1995)
  51. Ahankaar (1995) .... Prabhat
  52. Jallaad (1995) .... Amavas/Vijay Bahadur Kunwar/Police Inspector
  53. Nishana (1995)
  54. Ravan Raaj: A True Story (1995) .... ACP Arjun Varma
  55. Yaar Gaddar (1994) .... Shanker Verma
  56. Naaraaz (1994)
  57. Cheetah (1994)
  58. Kranti Kshetra (1994) .... Major Barkat Ali
  59. Pramaatma (1994)... aka Parmatma (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  60. Vivekananda (1994) (as Mithun Chakravarty)
  61. Shatranj (1993) .... Dinky D . Verma
  62. Tadipaar (1993) .... Tadipaar
  63. Dalaal (1993) .... Bhola Nath
  64. Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
  65. Krishan Avtaar (1993)
  66. Aadmi (1993)... aka The Man (International: English title: informal literal title)
  67. Dil Aashna Hai (...The Heart Knows) (1992) .... Sunil (Barkha's boyfriend)... aka The Heart Knows the Truth (India: English title)
  68. Zakhmi Sipahi (1992) .... D.H.C.P. Shakti
  69. Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (1992) .... Kanhaiya
  70. Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1992) .... Vijay Kumar... aka Love on the Sly
  71. Tahader Katha (1992) .... Shibnath Mukherjee... aka Their Story
  72. Jhoothi Shaan (1991) (as Mithun Chakraborty) .... Prakash
  73. Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan (1991)
  74. Numbri Aadmi (1991) .... Shankar/Dildar Khan
  75. Pratigyabadh (1991) .... Shankar Yadav... aka Bound by an Oath
  76. Sadhu Sant (1991)
  77. Shikari (1991) .... Shankar... aka Po zakonu dzhungley (Soviet Union: Russian title)... aka The Law of the Jungle (International: English title: informal literal title)
  78. Trinetra (1991) .... Tony Fernandes/Shiva
  79. Paap Ki Kamaee (1990)
  80. Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990) .... Vijay Saxena
  81. Agneepath (1990) .... Krishnan Iyer MA... aka The Path of Fire
  82. Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) .... Billo
  83. Gunahon Ka Devta (1990) .... Inspector Baldev Raj Sharma
  84. Humse Na Takrana (1990)
  85. Lahu Ka Balidan (1990)
  86. Pyaar Ka Devata (1990) .... Vijay Kumar
  87. Roti Ki Keemat (1990) .... Shankar
  88. Shandaar (1990) .... Shanker
  89. Bhrashtachar (1989) .... Insp. Ashutosh Das... aka Corruption (International: English title)
  90. Ladaai (1989)
  91. Dost (1989) .... Raja
  92. Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989)
  93. Daata (1989) .... Kundan
  94. Dana Paani (1989) .... Satya Prakash Tripathi
  95. Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
  96. Prem Pratigyaa (1989) .... Raja Bhaiya... aka The Oath of Love
  97. Ilaaka (1989) .... Raja
  98. Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
  99. Aakhri Badla (1989)
  100. Aakhri Gulam (1989)
  101. Boss (1989)
  102. Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Sikander
  103. Guru (1989/I)
  104. Hum Intezaar Karenge (1989) .... Ajay
  105. Meri Zabaan (1989) .... Krishna
  106. Mujrim (1989) .... Shankar Bose... aka Criminal (International: English title)
  107. Raasta (1989)... aka The Road (International: English title)
  108. Agnee (1988) .... Amit
  109. Rukhsat (1988)
  110. Commando (1988) .... Chander (Chandu)
  111. Bees Saal Baad (1988) .... Suraj
  112. Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988)... aka An Oath
  113. Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) .... Shankar Qawaal
  114. Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) .... Johny
  115. Mar Mitenge (1988) .... Laxman
  116. Pyaar Ka Mandir (1988) .... Vijay Kumar... aka The Temple of Love
  117. Saazish (1988) .... Anand Kumar
  118. Sagar Sangam (1988)
  119. Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)... aka Time's Call
  120. Param Dharam (1987) .... Vijay/Ravi
  121. Hawalaat (1987) .... Mangal dada
  122. Dance Dance (1987)
  123. Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) .... Shankar
  124. Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
  125. Parivar (1987) .... Birju... aka Parivaar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  126. Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987) (uncredited)
  127. Aisa Pyaar Kahan (1986) .... Suraj
  128. Ek Aur Sikander (1986) .... Sikandar
  129. Sheesha (1986) .... Dinesh Prakash... aka Glass
  130. Pyaar Ke Do Pal (1986) .... Ashok Choudhary
  131. Nasihat (1986)
  132. Zindagani (1986) .... Anand
  133. Muddat (1986)... aka Ages
  134. Karamdaata (1986) .... Govinda
  135. Swarag Se Sunder (1986) .... Ravi Choudhary... aka Lovelier Than Heaven
  136. Dilwala (1986) .... Ravi Kumar
  137. Avinash (1986)
  138. Baat Ban Jaye (1986) .... Prakash (Motor Mechanic)
  139. Jaal (1986)... aka The Net (International: English title)
  140. Main Balwan (1986) .... Tony... aka My Strength
  141. Bepanaah (1985) .... Bajrang
  142. Pyari Behna (1985) .... Kaali... aka Beloved Sister
  143. Aandhi-Toofan (1985) .... Balwant 'Balu' Yadav
  144. Pyaar Jhukta Nahin (1985) .... Ajay Khanna
  145. Aar Paar (1985)... aka Anyay Abhchar (India: Bengali title: dubbed version)
  146. Ghulami (1985)
  147. Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985) .... Sub-Inspector Raj
  148. Karmyudh (1985) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar
  149. Maa Kasam (1985) .... Dharma
  150. Maujaan Dubai Diyaan (1985)
  151. Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985) .... Ravi Kapoor
  152. Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) .... Avinash/Kunwarji
  153. Baazi (1984) .... Salim
  154. Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)... aka The Home Is a Temple
  155. Badal (1984)
  156. Boxer (1984) .... Shankar Dharma
  157. Jaag Utha Insan (1984) .... Hari Mohan
  158. Jagir (1984) .... Sanga... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title)... aka The Estate... aka The Three Idols
  159. Rakta Bandhan (1984) .... Chandan/Trishul Singh
  160. Sharara (1984)
  161. Disco Dancer (1983) .... Anil
  162. Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983)
  163. Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) .... Shiva Kalicharan
  164. Lal Chunariyaa (1983) .... Special appearance
  165. Pasand Apni Apni (1983) .... Sandeep Anand... aka Our Choice
  166. Taqdeer (1983) .... Vikram.. aka Luck
  167. Wanted (1983) .... Vikram
  168. Woh Jo Hasina (1983)
  169. Sun Sajna (1982) .... Raj Kumar
  170. Aamne Samne (1982) .... Gopi/Johny
  171. Aadat Se Majboor (1982) .... Shankar Shastri
  172. Ashanti (1982) .... Shanker Dada
  173. Swami Dada (1982) .... Suresh... aka The Saint and the Ruffian
  174. Sahhas (1981)
  175. Aadat Se Majboor (1981)
  176. Dhuaan (1981)
  177. Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981)
  178. Kalankini Kankabati (1981)
  179. Main Aur Mera Haathi (1981) .... Ram/Raj
  180. Sameera (1981)
  181. Shaukeen (1981) .... Ravi Anand/Sakharam Pandurang Kakodkar... aka Connoisseurs
  182. Wardaat (1981) .... Gumastern G-9/Gopinath... aka Wardat (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  183. Hum Paanch (1980) (as Mittun Chakraborthy) .... Bhima... aka We Five
  184. Unees-Bees (1980)
  185. Sitara (1980) .... Kundan
  186. Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
  187. Khwab (1980)
  188. Kismet (1980) .... Moti
  189. The Naxalites (1980)
  190. Patita (1980) .... Jain
  191. Taxi Chor (1980)
  192. Tarana (1979)
  193. Amar Deep (1979) .... Sajan
  194. Prem Vivah (1979)... aka Love Marriage
  195. Surakshaa (1979) .... Gunmaster G-9
  196. Hamara Sansar (1978)
  197. Mera Rakshak (1978)
  198. Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) .... Vishal's friend
  199. Mukti (1977) (as Mittun Chakravarty) .... Stage Artist (Guest Appearance)
  200. Do Anjaane (1976) .... Ghanti (Amit's neighbor)... aka Two Unknown (USA: informal English title)
  201. Mrigayaa (1976) .... Ghinua... aka The Royal Hunt