At the National Film Awards ceremony in Delhi on Tuesday, Sharmila Tagore took a moment to shine a spotlight on Mithun Chakraborty, celebrating his recent Dadasaheb Phalke award.
Tagore expressed her admiration for Mithun after his Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winning speech, sharing a heartfelt moment where she embraced him. She remarked that he truly “made the show,” highlighting the impact of his words during the ceremony.
The actress from Gulmohar praised Mithun Chakraborty for his impressive speech at the National Film Awards.
She admired how well he expressed himself during the event and shared a touching moment where he inspired her with his genuine words reflecting his life experiences. She emphasized that his contribution truly enhanced the ceremony.
In his acceptance speech at the National Film Awards, Chakraborty reflected on the hurdles he faced early in his career in the Hindi film industry. He candidly shared how he was ridiculed for his skin tone and faced discouragement from those around him, even being told to leave the industry. This moment highlighted his resilience and determination to succeed despite the challenges he encountered.
Despite facing challenges, the 74-year-old actor remained determined and found success in dancing. Mithun Chakraborty, known as the star of Disco Dancer, shared that audiences eventually overlooked his skin color and embraced him as the “s*xy, dusky Bengali babu.” His journey reflects his resilience and talent in the industry.
At the 70th National Film Awards, Sharmila Tagore proudly supported her film Gulmohar, where she portrayed a matriarch. The film was a big winner, taking home three awards, including Best Hindi Feature Film and Best Dialogues. Additionally, Manoj Bajpayee received a Special Mention award for his performance in Gulmohar, directed by Rahul V Chittella .
Mithun Chakraborty began his film career with the 1976 movie Mrigayaa, directed by Mrinal Sen, which earned him his first National Award. Over the years, he has become a prominent figure in Bollywood, appearing in notable films such as Golmaal 3, O My God, Housefull 2, The Tashkent Files, Khiladi 786, and The Kashmir Files. His versatility and talent have allowed him to shine in various genres, making him a beloved actor in the Indian film industry.
