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\u201cI have gone through a solid struggle in my journey,\u201d says actor Mithun Chakraborty over phone, when we reach out to him on his being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award that celebrates his lifelong contributions to the world of cinema. . \u201cI came from the streets of Kolkata. I will never forget my humble beginnings.\u201d<\/p>\n

When he heard he had won the award, Mithun says, he was stunned. \u201cI keep asking myself if it is true. It is an emotion I cannot express in words.\u201d <\/p>\n

Mithun stepped into the world of films with Mrinal Sen\u2019s 1976 arthouse film Mrigayaa<\/i> for which he won the National Award for Best Actor. The film marked the beginning of a glorious five-decade career. The tall, dark and handsome Mithun came as a breath of fresh air to the silver screen, which was mostly ruled by conventional-looking lead actors.<\/p>\n

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If on the one hand he stunned us with his role as Ghinua in Mrigayaa<\/i>, on the other he kept us in splits as Krishnan Iyer MA in Agneepath<\/i>. If he made our hearts break with his lovelorn looks as Ajay Khanna in Pyaar Jhukta Nahin<\/i>, he had us grooving with him to Bappi Lahiri\u2019s tunes in Disco Dancer<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Mithin has also shared the screen with a bevy of actors from Padmini Kolhapure and Mandakini to Jayaprada, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. \u201cNot only did I act opposite many heroines, but I also introduced many actresses to the silver screen, some of whom have become superstars.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nJaya Prada and Mithun Chakraborty in ‘Pyar ke Do Pal’…..in the typical commercial tradition.\n<\/p>\n

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While he started his career with an art film, Mithun became one of the most sought-after commercially successful stars. The 74-year-old actor says, \u201cWhen I won the National award, I started to believe I had become Al Pacino. My behaviour then is not something I am proud of. When producers turned away, I realised I had made a terrible mistake and told myself I will do an art film only after I became a star.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It took many years for Mithun\u2019s follow up art film, Tahader Katha<\/i>, which got him his second National Award. Mithun also worked with GV Iyer on Swami Vivekananda<\/i>, where he played Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a role which garnered him his third National Award. \u201cWorking with a legend like GV Iyer was a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also known for acting in many Hindi remakes of South Indian films, Mithun says, \u201cOnly successful films are remade and that gives you the guarantee that it will run in Hindi too.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\nMithun Chakraborty as Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in GV Iyer\u2019s Swami Vivekananda.\n<\/p>\n

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Mithun, who has acted in Telugu, Bangla, Odiya and Bhojpuri films, has also worked in television as a judge on reality shows including Dance Dance Junior, Dance Bangla Dance <\/i>and Saregamapa<\/i>. \u201cThe biggest challenge being a judge in a reality show is to be fair. I always tell myself not to take any drastic decisions that would destroy true talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nGripping action and surprises all the way… Mithun Chakraborty in ‘Muqadar,’ now
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About the pan-Indian film debate, Mithun says, \u201cIt is ultimately business. Pan-India means they will make the film in every language, hoping it will become a hit in some language. A producer has to get his money back so he can make another film, which in turn means so many families can benefit.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Like most of his predecessors and peers, Mithun too ventured into politics, but was not able to leverage his fame as an actor in the political arena. \u201cPolitically, we could not form our Government in Bengal. That has been a little upsetting for me as I want to do something for the people.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\nCOIMBATORE, 11\/09\/2011: Actor Mithun Chakraborty in Coimbatore on September 11, 2011.
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