Mithun Chakraborty Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mithun Chakraborty

• Is it true that Mithun Chakraborty smokes? Yes.

• In addition to being an actor, Mithun Chakraborty excels in various other roles such as a singer, producer, writer, social worker, entrepreneur, and politician.

• Before entering the film industry, one of the intriguing aspects of his life is his involvement as a Naxalite. Notably, he was acquainted with Ravi Ranjan, a well-known personality within the Naxalite movement.

• Mithun had a brother who unfortunately suffered an electrocution accident that led to his untimely demise.

• Mithun Chakraborty, a celebrated Bollywood dancer, has captivated audiences with his iconic performances. Known as the ‘Disco Dancer,’ his infectious moves have inspired the entire nation to groove. Alongside his dancing prowess, Mithun has also established himself as a prominent actor, starring in numerous movies within the film industry.

• Mithun’s fascinating life journey captured the interest of numerous Bengali writers, leading them to author several books about him. Currently, there are five Bengali books dedicated to Mithun Da, namely, “Amar Nayikara,” “Ananya Mithun,” “Mithuner Katha,” “Cinemay Naamte Hole,” and “Marbo Ekhane Lash Porbe Shoshane.”

• Mithun Da, the generous actor, co-founded CINTAA, an organization that supports actors in need, alongside Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt in 1992. In a recent event, Mithun Chakraborty and Anil Kapoor unveiled the official website of CINTAA.

• Mithun Da’s acting prowess extended beyond Hindi cinema, as he showcased his talent in Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Telugu, and Punjabi films. Throughout his career, he has graced the screens in over 350 movies.

• He secured his inaugural National Film Award for Best Actor with his debut film, Mrigayaa (1976).

• Mithun, having achieved success with Dance Bangla Dance, went on to create the concept of Dance India Dance, which is now broadcasted on Zee TV in India.

• Mamta Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, nominated him as a member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. However, on December 26, 2016, he decided to step down from his position in the Rajya Sabha.

• During the late 1980s, Chakraborty served as the ambassador of Panasonic electronics in India. Presently, he holds the role of brand ambassador for GoDaddy, a renowned internet domain registrar and web-hosting company.

• In 2007, Mithun established the Royal Bengal Tigers, a sports team, for the Indian Cricket League (ICL).