For fans of Indian comedies and dance scenes, the name Mithun Chakraborty is familiar. His full name is Gourang Chakraborty. He was born on June 16, 1950 in Bengal and stepped onto the Bollywood stage in the 1970s.
In 1979, Mithun married actress Yogita Bali. Together they raised four children: three sons — Mimoh (Mahaakshay), Ushmey, Namashi — and an adopted daughter, Dishani.
His eldest son Mimoh also became an actor.
Mithun is known as a family man and often emphasizes that he enjoys spending time with his children.
Since his youth, Mithun was interested in sports, and while studying at university, he practiced professional karate. He holds a black belt.
Mithun Chakraborty is not only an actor but also a politician and entrepreneur. He has also been involved in various charity activities and supported several schools and orphanages for poor children.
The film that made Mithun world-famous was “Disco Dancer” (1982). His dances and attractive songs became a real sensation not only in India but also in the Soviet Union. At that time in Tashkent, Samarkand and Fergana, this film was also watched with great interest, and its songs were frequently performed among the people.
His path in cinema was not easy. For the first time Mithun appeared in the film “Mrigayaa” (1976), and already then won the National Award for “Best Debut”. Later, his films “Dance Dance”, “Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki” became hits.
In the 1980s, many rumors spread that Mithun was in a relationship with actress Sridevi. It was said that they even secretly got married. However, this relationship did not last long, and Sridevi later married producer Boney Kapoor.
Even today, he remains one of the symbolic heroes of the Indian film industry. In Uzbekistan, however, he has forever remained in memory as the “Disco Hero”.
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