Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty recently shared his feelings about becoming a Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee. He expressed his surprise at being honored with India’s highest recognition in cinema, which will be presented on October 8 at the 70th National Film Award ceremony. In a recent chat, he reflected on his humble beginnings, which involved sleeping on the streets of Mumbai.Mithun also admitted that he became arrogant after winning the National Award for his debut film, ‘Mrigayaa‘.
During an interview with India Today, Mithun opened up about his early struggles in the film industry, describing the journey as incredibly difficult and painful. He explained why he never wanted to write a biography, fearing that his story would discourage young people who are trying to make it rather than inspire them. Reflecting on his past, Mithun recalled days when he couldn’t find food and sometimes had to sleep on the streets. ‘Many ask me why I don’t write a biography. I say no because my story won’t inspire people; it will morally discourage them. It will break the spirit of young boys who are struggling. It’s so hard, so traumatic, so painful,’ he added.
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Mithun remembered how winning the National Award for ‘Mrigayaa’ made him arrogant, comparing his attitude to that of Al Pacino. ‘I started acting like Al Pacino. It felt like I was the greatest actor. My attitude changed so much that a producer saw it and said, “Get out.”’ He realized his mistake after that.
Mithun revealed that after learning this crucial life lesson, he made a career-defining decision to avoid doing art films until he became a star. This explains the long gap between his roles in ‘Mrigayaa’ and ‘Tahader Katha’.
He further expressed his disbelief at receiving India’s highest film award, stating that he still finds it hard to grasp the reality of his achievement, saying he’s “still in a daze.” ‘I can neither laugh from happiness nor cry from happiness,’ the ‘Chandaal‘ actor stated.
