Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Barisal, East Pakistan now Bangladesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Mithun Chakraborty
07/08/2026
Mithun Chakraborty was hospitalised in Kolkata after a minor surgery on his right hand and was reported to be recovering well. Several political leaders visited him, and the reports said he was expected to be discharged soon.
18/05/2025
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a show-cause notice to Mithun Chakraborty over alleged unauthorised construction at his Malad property. He later refuted the allegation, keeping the dispute in the public eye.
19/04/2025
Mithun Chakraborty urged the Centre to consider imposing President’s Rule in West Bengal after violence in Murshidabad district. He said the law-and-order situation had worsened and argued for stronger intervention.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Gourang Chakraborty |
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| Nickname | Mithun Da |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Oriental Seminary |
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| Graduation | Chemistry |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Basantokumar Chakraborty (died in 2020) |
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| Mother | Santirani Chakraborty (died in 2023) |
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| Daughter | Dishani Chakraborty |
Career
| Film Debut | 1976 (in the film Mrigaya) | ||||
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Favourites
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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| Smoke Brand | Benson and Hedges |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. 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. | |
| 2. He holds the record in the Limca Book of Records for the most movie releases as a lead actor in a single year (19 films in 1989), which remains unbroken. | |
| 3. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Tahader Katha (1992) and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Swami Vivekananda (1998). |
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