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Mithun Chakraborty Recalls Sleeping on Footpath Before Stardom: 'My Journey is Beyond Struggle'
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 23:01
Mithun Chakraborty Recalls Sleeping on Footpath Before Stardom: 'My Journey is Beyond Struggle'
- •Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty shared his early struggles, including sleeping on footpaths, during a conversation with Farah Khan.
- •He described his journey as "beyond struggle," highlighting the extreme difficulties faced before achieving success in Hindi cinema.
- •Mithun also discussed his decision to venture into the hospitality business with Hotel Monarch when his film career faced a downturn.
- •He explained that he sought financial security for his family, fearing the loss of his stardom and the difficulty of a comeback.
- •Chakraborty, who debuted in 1976 and gained fame with "Disco Dancer," emphasized the importance of diversifying income sources.
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Mithun Chakraborty recalled that his early journey went far beyond ordinary struggles, revealing that he had to sleep on the roads and footpaths before finding a foothold in Hindi cinema.
Mithun decided to venture into the hospitality industry by starting Hotel Monarch because his film career was slowing down and he felt his stardom was slipping, prompting him to secure another financial source to support his family.
Mithun Chakraborty made his acting debut in the 1976 film 'Mrigayaa', for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.
