New Delhi, October 8: Bollywood's dancing superstar Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. The 70th National Film Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Mithun Chakraborty, recognizing his immense contributions to Indian cinema.
After receiving the award, Mithun Chakraborty expressed his gratitude and shared an emotional reflection on his journey. He said, "I have won the National Award three times before. The first time I won, success went to my head. I faced a lot of discrimination due to my dark complexion. I used to cry in front of God. Then I thought about dancing so that people wouldn’t notice my color but would focus on my dancing feet... and that's how I became the 'Sexy Bengali Babu.' Today, after receiving this award, I have stopped complaining."
Mithun Chakraborty's Career Journey
Born on June 16, 1950, in a Bengali Hindu family in Kolkata, Mithun Chakraborty completed his graduation from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. He began his acting career with the critically acclaimed film *Mrigaya*, directed by Mrinal Sen, which won him his first National Award. However, it was his performance and dance moves in the film *Disco Dancer* that made him a household name and earned him the title of "Disco Dancer."
In addition to his illustrious acting career, Mithun has also made his mark in the political arena, currently being active in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has previously been honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards, and this marks his fourth National Award.
Mithun Chakraborty’s life and career continue to inspire many in both the entertainment and political spheres.
