Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty is a well-known Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who has made a lasting mark on Hindi and Bengali cinema. He was born as Gouranga Chakraborty on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He later studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
His first film, Mrigayaa (1976), introduced Mithun Chakraborty to the world of cinema, and his performance brought him his first major acting award. He became a household name after the success of Disco Dancer (1982), which made him especially popular for his unique dancing style and screen presence. Over the years, he has appeared in many notable films, including Agneepath, Guru, Swami Vivekananda, and The Kashmir Files. His contribution to Indian cinema has been recognized with three National Film Awards, the Padma Bhushan in 2024, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.