Mithunda, Disco Dancer, is 67 Today
Mithun Chakraborty is 67 today. And he's not slowing down. The original Disco Dancer will be back with yet another exciting episode of Dance India Dance Super Moms and will be seen in the upcoming Bollywood action-thriller Enemmy. These days, he has been busy promoting his film with his son Mahaakshay Chakraborty. Here's a pictorial journey through Mithunda's life and career as he turns a year older.
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At the same time, Mithunda was eying Bollywood. He made a special appearance in 1976's Do Anjaane, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. His first starring role in a Hindi film was in 1977's Mukti and soon he delivered hit films such as Mera Rakshak in 1978 and Surakshaa in 1979.
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Mithunda's most famous role came in 1982, when he played singer-dancer Anil/Jimmy in Disco Dancer. His dance routine combined with music director Bappi Lahiri's disco-era soundtrack made the film a rage in India and abroad. Mithun Chakraborty's name was on the lips of fans stretching from the Far East through Africa to the Middle East.
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Now a superstar, Mithunday appeared in over 110 movies in the ‘80s. His hit-list includes movies like Shaukeen, Sun Sajna, Aamne Samne, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Ghar Ek Mandir, Pyaar Jhukta Nahin, Swarag Se Sunder, Pyaar Ka Mandir, Jagir, Jaal, Dilwaala, Watan Ke Rakhwale and Waqt Ki Awaz. He was the highest-paid actor after Amitabh Bachchan and built a reputation as an action star as well as a dancer.
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Along the way, Mithunda decided to focus on low budget movies, a strategy that paid rich dividends because it meant the actor was able to churn out movie after movie every week. These included Dalaal, Phool Aur Angaar, Ravan Raaj: A True Story and Shapath.
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Mithun Chakraborty has also forged a successful TV career in recent times. He is the man behind talent show Dance India Dance, in which he appears as the Grandmaster. He also played the host of reality show Dadagiri Unlimited and is currently hosting the Bengali version of Bigg Boss.
