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Mithun Chakraborty was born on June 16, 1950 in Kolkata, India and is credited as a film actor and politician. As of 2026, Mithun Chakraborty is 76 years old. Education on record includes University of Calcutta. Listed accolades include Banga Bibhushan (2013), National Film Award for Best Actor (1977), National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (1996) and 1 more.
My Take
Mithun Chakraborty fascinates me because he refuses to fit a single box. He won India's National Film Award for Best Actor early in his career, spent decades as a dancing mass entertainer, then circled back to acclaimed character work and a Padma Bhushan in 2024. Over 350 films across half a dozen languages is not just stamina; it is a philosophy of showing up. Add a parliamentary career, and you get a man treating reinvention as routine. I admire performers who outlive every trend cycle, and Mithun has outlived several. The nickname Mahaguru feels less like flattery and more like an accurate job description.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mithun Chakraborty
- Name (Japanese)
- ミトゥン・チャクラボルティー
- Reading
- みとぅん・ちゃくらぼるてぃー
- Born
- June 16, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Occupation
- film actor / politician / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Banga Bibhushan
- 1977 National Film Award for Best Actor
- 1996 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2024 Padma Bhushan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithun%20Chakraborty
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q379604
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mithun Chakraborty born?
Born June 16, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Mithun Chakraborty from?
Mithun Chakraborty is from Kolkata, India.
What does Mithun Chakraborty do?
Mithun Chakraborty works as film actor, politician, actor.
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