On Monday, a big announcement was made about legendary actor and disco dancer Mithun Chakraborty. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave the good news of honoring the actor with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This news has given the actor’s fans in the country and abroad a big opportunity to celebrate. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the Chakraborty family.
Mithun Chakraborty became emotional
#WATCH | Kolkata: On being announced to be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says “I don’t have words. Neither I can laugh nor cry. This is such a big thing… I could not have imagined this. I am extremely happy. I dedicate this… pic.twitter.com/tZCtwLSyxV
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024
Mithun has expressed happiness on receiving the biggest honor of Indian cinema. He has no words to say. He looked emotional during a conversation with ANI. Mithun said – To be honest, I do not have any language. Neither can I laugh, nor can I cry with happiness. What a big thing it is. I could not even imagine that the boy from where I have come in Kolkata, I have come here fighting from the footpath, will get such a big honor. I am speechless. All I can say is that I dedicate this award to my family and fans. PM Modi congratulated
Delighted that Shri Mithun Chakraborty Ji has been conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon, admired across generations for his versatile performances. Congratulations and best wishes to… https://t.co/aFpL2qMKlo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024
The Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi has congratulated actor Mithun Chakraborty on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He wrote on X- I am happy that Mr. Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his unique contribution to Indian cinema. He is a cultural icon. He has been appreciated for generations for his strong performance. Congratulations and best wishes to him.
Son expressed happiness
Fans across the country are now waiting for the moment when the actor will be honored with such a big honor. Mithun will be given this award on 8 October 2024 during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony. Son Namashi has also reacted to this award received by his father. In a conversation with Aaj Tak, Namashi said- I am feeling very proud and honored. My father is a self-made superstar and a great citizen. His life journey has been inspiring for many. We are all very happy with this honor he received.
Worked in more than 350 films
Mithun Chakraborty was born on 6 June 1950 in Kolkata, West Bengal. In a career spanning 5 decades, he has worked in more than 350 films. He has worked in Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Odia and Bhojpuri language films in his career. In 1976, he started his career with the first Hindi film Mrigayaa for which he received the National Award in his first film. He has won the National Award three times in his career.
Mithun, who gained popularity from Disco Dancer, saw poverty in his childhood. There was a time when he joined the Naxalite movement in Bengal. But he later entered the world of acting, but the initial journey was also full of struggle. The actor, who has given more than 350 films in his career, is today the owner of crores. Apart from earning from films, he also earns a lot from real estate and share investment.
Mithun’s amazing career
At the beginning of his career, he was seen in small roles. Mithun worked in less screen space in the movies ‘Do Anjaane’, ‘Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan’. Then the low budget movie ‘Suraksha’ released in 1979 helped him gain fame. The movie ‘Prem Vivah’ also played an important role in boosting his career. Mithun has worked in hit movies like ‘Humse Badhkar Kaun’, ‘Shaandaar’, ‘Trinetra’, ‘Agneepath’, ‘Humse Hai Zamana’, ‘Tahder Katha’, ‘Swami Vivekanand’, ‘Woh Jo Haseena’, ‘Ailan’, ‘Jor Laga Ke…Haiya’, ‘Chal Chalen’, ‘Disco Dancer’, ‘Taxi Chor’, ‘The Kashmir Files’.
Mithun made his debut in Bengali cinema in 1978 with the movie Nadi Theke Sagare. In 2008, Mithun was seen in the Bhojpuri movie ‘Bhole Shankar’. It is said that this is the biggest Bhojpuri film till date. After films, Mithun has also made his mark on TV. The actor has judged many dance shows like ‘Dance India Dance’, ‘Hunarbaaz- Desh Ki Shaan’. Even at the age of 74, Mithun is active in films. His last Hindi film was ‘The Kashmir Files’.
Mithun has received National Award three times (films Mrigyaa, Tahader Katha, Swami Vivekanand) for his excellent performance in his career. The actor is also honoured with Padma Bhushan. In the year 1989, 19 of his films were released as lead actor. His name is registered in the Limca Book of Records. This record of the actor has not been broken in Bollywood till date.
What is Mithun Chakraborty’s total net worth
Mithun Chakraborty earns a lot of money from hotel business and business. According to reports, Mithun’s total assets are 50 million i.e. about Rs 400 crore. He has many luxurious properties across India, including luxurious bungalows in Mud Island (Mumbai) and Ooty (Tamil Nadu) and a luxury farmhouse near Mumbai. Not only this, he also has many properties in South India, including 16 bungalows and cottages located in Masinagudi (Tamil Nadu) and 18 in Mysore (Karnataka).
Mithun is fond of luxury cars
Actor Mithun Chakraborty is also fond of luxury cars. According to reports, he has expensive cars like Mercedes Benz, Ford Endeavor, Toyota Fortuner. He is also the owner of the luxury hotel Monarch Group in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. His Ooty hotel has 59 rooms, 4 suites, a fitness center and even an indoor swimming pool.
Keeps more than 100 dogs
Mithun Chakraborty loves dogs a lot. He has kept more than 100 dogs who live in his farmhouses from Mumbai to Ooty. These include dogs of German Shepherd, Golden Retriever and Pomeranian breed for which very good facilities have been provided. He has even installed AC in the rooms for these dogs.
