Mithun Chakraborty reveals a producer kicked him off the sets after he won a national award

Mithun Chakraborty was honored for his illustrious career that spans over five decades when he recently received the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In a recent interview, the actor shared his joy and reflected on how winning a national award for his debut film, Mrigayaa, transformed him. He felt like the greatest actor, akin to Al Pacino, until a producer kicked him off the sets, which made him realize his error.

It’s a common thing that every actor goes through a mix of emotions when it comes to their first film. A failure can be devastating, while success can sometimes lead to arrogance. In a recent interview with India Today, Mithun Chakraborty shared a fascinating anecdote from his journey in the entertainment industry.

The actor mentioned that he won his first National Award for his very first film. While many actors work hard for years to achieve such recognition, he confessed that he felt like the greatest actor in cinema after his debut performance. However, this inflated sense of self led to a shift in his attitude. It wasn't long before he got a reality check when a producer kicked him off the film because of his approach.

He revealed, "Jo hota hai, I started acting like Al Pacino. Aisa lag raha tha that I am the greatest actor. Mera attitude change ho gaya toh producer ne dekh ke bola 'get out. (As it happens, I started acting like Al Pacino. It felt like I was the greatest actor. My attitude changed as if I were such a huge actor, so the producer saw this and said, 'Get out.' Then I realized my mistake."

Later in the conversation, Mithun acknowledges that his journey in showbiz has been challenging, and people around him often suggest that he write a biography. However, he is not convinced by the idea, believing that his story might not inspire others; instead, the struggles he faced could discourage them. He worries that young people trying to succeed might feel demotivated by learning about his hardships.

Describing his struggle, the actor said, "It's so hard, so traumatic, so painful. I came from a blind lane in Kolkata, and Bombay was also so hard. Some days, I wouldn't get food and sometimes sleep on footpaths." 

Professionally, Mithun Chakraborty is currently recovering from a stroke and will soon appear in the Bengali film Shastri. The actor has already received three national awards and one Padma Bhushan award.