Mithun Chakraborty was born in Ujirpur, Barisal and educated at the Scottish Church College, Calcutta, from where he earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry (B.Sc). After that Mithun attended and graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India. Mithun started his film career at a late age of 26 in a film made by Mrinal Sen.

It is a little known fact that Mithun was a staunch Naxalite before entering the film industry. But tragedy struck his family when his only brother got accidentally electrocuted and killed in a freak accident. Mithun returned to his family and left the Naxalite fold, even though doing so meant a grave risk to his own life from the Naxalites, because this was considered a one-way. This proved to be a turning point in his life and became one of the prime causes that led to his iconic status. Another lesser known fact is that he had undergone expert training in martial arts.

Mithun is married to Indian actress Yogita Bali and has six children, four sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Mimoh Chakraborty is an upcoming actor whose debut movie is scheduled to be launched in 2007.

Numerous sources claim that Chakraborty had a relationship with actress Sridevi from 1986 to 1987, and that Sridevi ended the relationship when she found out that he had not divorced his first wife, Yogita Bali. Chakraborty and Sridevi were believed to have been secretly married and that the union was later annulled.

showcased him as a talented dancer. During the mid 1980s he was regarded as a rival to Amitabh Bachchan as the genre of films he did then showcased him as an angry young man at odds with the ills of society and corruption. This was the characterization of an image that made Amitabh Bachchan famous in the 1970s.

Mithun achieved not only commercial success but also tremendous critical acclaim. Mithun  performances in his first film Mrigaya as well as for films such as Tahader Katha and Swami Vivekananda, were widely appreciated.

During the mid 1990s Mithun shifted his focus from the mainstream Hindi cinema and went into starring in his own low-budget B-grade movies. These movies were mainly produced to cater to the audiences of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, where Mithun has a cult-following even today, thanks to his Bhojpuri movies. Mithun made a comeback to the Bollywood mainstream film industry in 2005 with the film Elaan which was not successful. After a few supporting roles in films such as Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) and Classic: Dance of Love (2005), he gave a critically acclaimed performance in Chingari (2005) which was however, not a commercial success. Mithun recently starred in Mani Ratnam's film Guru for which he received lots of acclaim.


AWARDS :

1977 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for Mrigaaya
1993 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for Tahader Katha
1996 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Swami Vivekananda
1995 - Filmfare awards for Best Performance in a villainous role for Jallad
1990 - Filmfare awards for Best Actor in a supporting role for Agneepath


FILMOGRAPHY:

Hason Raja
Sun Zara
Dil Diya Hai
Guru
Kachchi Sadak
Marshal
Golapi Ekhon Bilatey
Raakh
Chingari
Kalpurush
Lucky: No Time for Love
Elaan
Classic
Titli
Bhairav
Aaj Ka Ravan
Jodidar
Sultaan
Phool Aur Aag
Benaam
Heeralal Pannalal
Yamraaj
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Millitary Raaj
Hatyara
Krantikari
Jeevan Yudh
Daadagiri
Gudia
Kaalia
Loha
Shapath
Sher-E-Hindustan
Jung
Angaara
Apne Dam Par
Bhishma
Jurmana
Muqaddar
Nirbhay
Diya Aur Toofan
The Don
Gunehgaar
Ab Insaf Hoga
Ahankar
Jallad
Nishana
Ravan Raj
Yaar Gaddar
Naaraaz
Cheetah
Kranti Kshetra
Pramaatma
Vivekananda
Shatranj
Tadipaar
Dalaal
Phool Aur Angaar
Aadmi
Dil Aashna Hai
Zakhmi Sipahi
Mere Sajna Saath Nibhana
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
Tahader Katha
Jhoothi Shaan
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
Numbri Aadmi
Sadhu Sant
Shikari
Paap Ki Kamaee
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
Agneepath
Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban
Humse Na Takrana
Lahu Ka Balidan
Pyaar Ka Devata
Roti Ki Keemat
Shandaar
Bhrashtachar
Ladaai
Dost
Hisaab Khoon Ka
Daata
Dana Paani
Garibon Ka Daata
Prem Pratigyaa
Ilaaka
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
Aakhri Gulam
Boss
Galiyon Ka Badshah
Hum Intezaar Karenge
Meri Zabaan
Mujrim
Raasta
Agnee
Rukhsat
Commando
Bees Saal Baad
Charnon Ki Saugandh
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Jeete Hain Shaan Se
Pyaar Ka Mandir
Saazish
Sagar Sangam
Waqt Ki Awaaz
Param Dharam
Hawalaat
Dance Dance
Deewana Tere Naam Ka
Watan Ke Rakhwale
Aisa Pyaar Kahan
Sheesha
Pyaar Ke Do Pal
Nasihat
Zindagani
Muddat
Karamdaata
Swarag Se Sunder
Dilwala
Avinash
Baat Ban Jaye
Jaal
Main Balwan
Bepanaah
Pyari Behna
Aandhi Toofan
Aar Paar
Ghulami
Karmyudh
Maujaan Dubai Diyaan
Yaadon Ki Kasam
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Baazi
Ghar Ek Mandir
Badal
Boxer
Jaag Utha Insan
Jagir
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin
Rakta Bandhan
Sharara
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Lal Chunariyaa
Pasand Apni Apni
Taqdeer
Wanted
Woh Jo Hasina
Sun Sajna
Aamne Samne
Aadat Se Majboor
Ashanti
Disco Dancer
Swami Dada
Sahhas
Aadat Se Majboor
Dhuaan
Kalankini Kankabati
Main Aur Mera Hathi
Sameera
Shaukeen
Wardaat
Hum Paanch
Unees-Bees
Sitara
Kismet
Patita
Taxi Chor
Tarana
Amar Deep
Prem Vivah
Surakshaa
Hamara Sansar
Mera Rakshak
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Mukti
Do Anjaane
Mrigayaa