| Mithun Chakraborty is a smoker. He is a multi-talented personality in the entertainment industry, excelling as an actor, singer, producer, writer, social worker, entrepreneur, and politician. Before his acting career, he was associated with the Naxalite movement and had a friend named Ravi Ranjan, a notable figure in that circle. He had a brother who tragically died due to electrocution. Mithun Chakraborty is renowned for his dancing skills in Bollywood and has appeared in numerous movies, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Several Bengali writers have found his life story intriguing, resulting in the publication of multiple books about him in Bengali. He was instrumental in founding CINTAA, an association supporting actors in need. Mithun Chakraborty has acted in a wide range of films across different languages, totaling over 350 movies. His talent was recognized early in his career when he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his first film, "Mrigayaa" in 1976. He played a key role in conceptualizing and launching the popular dance reality show "Dance India Dance." Mithun was appointed as a member of the Rajya Sabha by the Chief Minister of West Bengal but resigned later. Over the years, he has been associated with various brands, serving as an ambassador for Panasonic Electronics in the past and currently for GoDaddy. Mithun established the Royal Bengal Tigers sports team for the Indian Cricket League in 2007. He faced health concerns when diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke and received the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India. In a video interview, Mithun shared a personal story about his ex-girlfriend who left him, highlighting how the experience shaped his success in the entertainment industry. |
