Personal Information

Full Name: Mithun Chakraborty

Nickname: Mithunda

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1950-06-16

Languages Known: Bengali, Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Dancing (especially disco style in films), fitness, animal care (owns/refuges for over 100 dogs), reading, family time

Education

School: Oriental Seminary, Kolkata

College: Scottish Church College, Kolkata (B.Sc. in Chemistry); Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune (acting diploma)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry; Diploma in Acting from FTII

Physical Stats

Height: 183 cm

Weight: 73 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Basanta Kumar Chakraborty Mother: Shanti Rani Chakraborty

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Yogeeta Bali (actress; married 1979)

Children: 4

Career

Current Position: Actor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Politician (BJP leader; former Rajya Sabha MP 2014-2016; active campaigner for BJP in West Bengal)

Skills:

Net Worth: Not Available

Awards & Achievements: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2024) – India's highest film honor 3 National Film Awards: Best Actor (Tahader Katha 1992, Swargajamaai 1990); Special Jury (Agneepath 1991) Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Agneepath 1991) Known as "Disco Dancer" for 1980s hits (Disco Dancer, Dance Dance); over 350 films; transitioned to character roles (Agneepath, recent cameos)

Biography Details

Mithun Chakraborty (born June 16, 1950, in Kolkata) is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and politician. From a Bengali Hindu family, he studied chemistry at Scottish Church College and acting at FTII Pune. Debuting with Mrigayaa (1976; National Award), he became a superstar in the 1980s with disco films like Disco Dancer (1982), earning global fame.

He delivered hits in action, comedy, and drama, with over 350 films. Married to Yogeeta Bali since 1979, father to four (including actors Mahaakshay and Namashi). He owns Monarch Hotels and vast properties. A former Rajya Sabha MP (2014-2016), he joined BJP in 2021 and campaigns actively. At 75, honored with Dadasaheb Phalke (2024), he remains influential in cinema and politics.

• January 17, 2026: Emotional tribute on Indian Idol Season 16 celebrating 50 years in cinema; sons Mahaakshay and Ushmey surprised him on stage, sharing childhood memories of his four-shift workdays in the 1990s; Mithun got teary-eyed.
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• January 3, 2026: As BJP leader, alleged attempts to turn West Bengal into "West Bangladesh" at a Cooch Behar rally; criticized TMC and Mamata Banerjee, vowing unity to prevent it (referencing The Kashmir Files).
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• January 2026: Reiterated BJP will form government in West Bengal 2026 assembly polls (echoing Amit Shah); campaigned in North Bengal (Bagdogra arrival, meetings).
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• Ongoing: Media revisited his journey (from flops to ₹400 crore net worth, 16+ bungalows); no major film releases early 2026; focus on politics ahead of TN/WB polls and legacy tributes.

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