Mithun Chakraborty born as Gouranga Chakraborty on June 16, 1950 is an Indian film actor, social activist, 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. He gained a fan following as a dancing star and went on to establish himself as one of the most popular actors of India, particularly recognized for his role as street dancer Jimmy in the 1982 Bollywood movie Disco Dancer. He later won two more National Film Awards for his performances in Bengali film Tahader Katha (1992) and Hindi film Swami Vivekananda (1998). Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki and Dance Dance in a time where dancing was essentially a woman's forte in India, showcased him as a talented dancer. As Amitabh Bachchan moved to politics, Mithun became the number one of Bollywood with consistent hit films and became Bollywood' s second highest paid star after Big B. Chakraborty went on to star in a number of successful 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. He was also widely recognized as an action hero in hit films like Jagir (1984), Jaal, Dilwaala (1986), Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987), Jeete Hain Shaan Se, Waqt Ki Awaz (1988) and Guru (1989). Mithun Chakraborty is married to former Indian actress Yogeeta ...
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