Mithun Chakraborty
# Mithun Chakraborty Bio Mithun Chakraborty's journey from art house cinema to Bollywood superstardom is the stuff of legends. Born Gouranga Chakraborty, he burst onto the scene with Mrinal Sen's Mrigayaa in 1976, scoring a National Film Award for Best Actor right out of the gate. But it was Disco Dancer in 1982 that turned him into a bona fide icon—the film became a massive box office phenomenon not just in India but across the Soviet Union too. Over a career spanning decades, Mithun has racked up three National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, proving his mettle in both lead and character roles. His standout performance in Agneepath earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1990, and his contributions to Indian cinema were recognized at the highest level when he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024 and the Padma Bhushan in January 2024. Beyond the reel, Mithun has been a force for good in the industry and society. He co-founded CINTAA, a trust supporting struggling actors, and has championed workers' welfare through his roles in various industry organizations. His style—a perfect blend of charm, intensity, and versatility—made him a trendsetter who influenced Bollywood's aesthetic during the 80s and 90s. Mithun also ventured into production with Paparatzy Productions and expanded into hospitality and education through the Monarch Group. His presence as Grand Master on Dance India Dance became so iconic that the show entered the Guinness World Records. While his recent work may be selective, Mithun remains a respected elder statesman of Hindi cinema, someone
Filmography
The Bengal Files
2025
The Kashmir Files
2022
12 'O' Clock
2021
The Tashkent Files
2019
Entertainment
2014
Kick
2014
Kaanchi: The Unbreakable
2014
Boss
2013
Agneepath
2012
Housefull 2
2012
Khiladi 786
2012
OMG – Oh My God!
2012
F.A.L.T.U
2011
Golmaal 3
2010
Veer
2010
Phir Kabhi
2009
Baabarr
2009
Chal Chalein
2009
Luck
2009
Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya!
2009
Chandni Chowk to China
2009
Yuvvraaj
2008
Heroes
2008
Don Muthu Swami
2008
My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves
2008
Guru
2007
Dil Diya Hai
2006
Chingaari
2006
Elaan
2005
Elaan
2005
Lucky: No Time for Love
2005
Classic – Dance of Love
2005
Aaj Ka Ravan
2000
Billa No. 786
2000
Benaam
1999
Shera
1999
Sautela
1999
Sanyasi Mera Naam
1999
Aaag Hi Aag
1999
Phool Aur Aag
1999
Heeralal Pannalal
1999
Ganga Ki Kasam
1999
Himmatwala
1998
Swami Vivekananda
1998
Saazish
1998
Pyasi Aatma
1998
Military Raaj
1998
Mard
1998
Sher-E-Hindustan
1998
Hatyara
1998
Gunda
1998
Do Numbri
1998
Devta
1998
Chandaal
1998
Mafia Raaj
1998
Yamraaj
1998
Kaalia
1997
Jodidar
1997
Jeevan Yudh
1997
Daadagiri
1997
Shapath
1997
Loha
1997
Nirbhay
1996
Apne Dam Par
1996
Jung
1996
Bhishma
1996
Muqaddar
1996
Jurmana
1996
Zakhmi Sipahi
1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
1995
Ahankaar
1995
Diya Aur Toofan
1995
Nishana
1995
Ravan Raaj: A True Story
1995
Teesra Kaun
1994
Kranti Kshetra
1994
Rakhwale
1994
Janta Ki Adalat
1994
Cheetah
1994
Yaar Gaddar
1994
Paramaatma
1994
Naaraaz
1994
Phool Aur Angaar
1993
Pardesi
1993
Tadipaar
1993
Shatranj
1993
Meherbaan
1993
Krishan Avtaar
1993
Dalaal
1993
Aadmi
1993
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
Ghar Jamai
1992
Pratigyabadh
1991
Trinetra
1991
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
1991
Shikari: The Hunter
1991
Pyar Ka Devta
1991
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
1991
Numbri Aadmi
1991
Shandaar
1990
Gunahon Ka Devta
1990
Dushman
1990
Agneepath
1990
Hum Se Na Takrana
1990
Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan
1990
Pyar Ka Karz
1990
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
1990
Roti Ki Keemat
1990
Ladaai
1989
Ilaaka
1989
Prem Pratigyaa
1989
Daata
1989
Aakhri Badla
1989
Aakhri Ghulam
1989
Bhrashtachar
1989
Dost
1989
Galiyon Ka Badshah
1989
Garibon Ka Daata
1989
Guru
1989
Hisaab Khoon Ka
1989
Hum Intezaar Karenge
1989
Dana Paani
1989
Meri Zabaan
1989
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
1989
Mujrim
1989
Charnon Ki Saugandh
1988
Sagar Sangam
1988
Saazish
1988
Waqt Ki Awaz
1988
Pyaar Ka Mandir
1988
B. Subhash
1988
Dulal Guha
1988
Agnee
1988
Bees Saal Baad
1988
Rukhsat
1988
Mar Mitenge
1988
Jeete Hain Shaan Se
1988
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati
1988
Commando
1988
B. Subhash
1987
Watan Ke Rakhwale
1987
Shashilal Nair
1987
Dance Dance
1987
Deewana Tere Naam Ka
1987
Hawalaat
1987
Hiraasat
1987
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
1987
Param Dharam
1987
Parivaar
1987
Avinash
1986
Main Balwaan
1986
Pyaar Ke Do Pal
1986
Karamdaata
1986
Kismetwala
1986
Sheesha
1986
Zindagani
1986
Amma
1986
Bhaskar Shetty
1986
Shashilal Nair
1986
Mukul Anand
1986
Swarag Se Sunder
1986
Muddat
1986
Aisa Pyaar Kahan
1986
Dilwaala
1986
Ek Aur Sikander
1986
Anand Sagar
1985
Yaadon Ki Kasam
1985
Aandhi-Toofan
1985
Aar Paar
1985
Baadal
1985
Bepanaah
1985
Chaar Maharathi
1985
Karishma Kudrat Kaa
1985
Karm Yudh
1985
Maa Kasam
1985
Pyar Jhukta Nahin
1985
Ghulami
1985
Pyari Behna
1985
Baazi
1984
Boxer
1984
Ghar Ek Mandir
1984
Hanste Khelte
1984
Jagir
1984
Sharara
1984
Tarkeeb
1984
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1984
Rakta Bandhan
1984
B. Subhash
1984
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
1984
Karate
1983
Faraib
1983
Kaun? Kaisey?
1983
Lal Chunariya
1983
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
Pasand Apni Apni
1983
Taqdeer
1983
Woh Jo Hasina
1983
Basu Chatterji
1983
Karwat
1982
Heeron Ka Chor
1982