Even After Giving 180 Flop Films This Actor Is A Bollywood Superstar
In the era from the 1970s to the 80s, when the film industry was ruled by superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, and Vinod Khanna, there was a new talent who quietly made his way into Bollywood. Unlike actors such as Amitabh Bachchan or Dharmendra, this actor may not be actively working today, but his stardom remains similar to the era when he entered in the industry. Just like those legendary stars, he is still idolized like a god among his fans.
Mithun Chakraborty and start of his film journey
The name of the actor is none other than 'Mithun Chakraborty', fondly known as 'Mithun Da' by his fans and industry. He didn't have a significant film background or a godfather in the industry, but he created a place for himself among fans as soon as he entered Bollywood. His film journey began in 1976 with the movie 'Mrigayaa,' where his powerful acting earned him the National Award for Best Actor.
Disco Dancer The Turning Point In Mithun Da's Career
The turning point in Mithun Da's career came with the 1982 release of 'Disco Dancer,' which became a blockbuster at the box office and his first movie to cross the 100-crore mark. This movie made him a superstar. Over his 47-year career, Mithun Da has acted in around 370 movies, with several being blockbusters and hits.
180 Flop Movies By Mithun Da
Interestingly, Mithun Da has a unique record of giving around 180 flop movies with his name often topping the list of actors with the most flop movies. Despite this, he never faced a shortage of work. From 1993 to 1998, he set a record by delivering 33 consecutive flop movies, a fact he candidly admitted in an interview. However, out of the 370 movies he participated in, he claims to have never watched about 200 of them.
Mithun Da's strength and hard work shine through in his filmography, where he has completed 150 movies that achieved Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee milestones. Some of his movies even ran in theatres for up to two years. Despite the 200 movies he hasn't watched, he proudly states that he does all his work honestly and enthusiastically. These were some interesting facts about Mithun Chakraborty's journey in Bollywood.