I came into the industry as an actor. And moved on to become a star with the help of my dancing skills.
Mithun ChakrabortyMy son is a better dancer than me. I always try to encourage him in his endeavours.
Mithun ChakrabortyMy fan following is intact. They only like to see me in movies, which I am still doing for them. I do not need to do any long interviews or chat shows.
Mithun ChakrabortyPeople are often shy to acknowledge that they are Bengalis. They somehow take pride in saying that they cannot speak or read the language.
Mithun ChakrabortyDance India Dance is family to me. I actually miss the madness whenever the season is not on air.
Mithun ChakrabortyActors are born, good actors are trained. Dancers are born, good dancers are trained.
Mithun ChakrabortyI have maintained a low profile throughout my career but have always done things in my own unique way, be it dancing or dressing up. On the dance floor, I had my own unique steps and often had to lead my choreographer.
Mithun ChakrabortyI would like to produce films, but I feel I am an unsuccessful producer. Thats the fact.
Mithun ChakrabortyI get emotional when young people get nostalgic about my work. That's why it's called nostalgia. Sometimes I even cry.
Mithun ChakrabortyI would say the film world has stopped operating as one. We have divided it into Hindi movies, Bengali movies, Tamil movies and so on. Earlier, there was only one channel and we all knew what was going on. Today, it is hard to keep track of programmes due to the advent of regional channels.
Mithun ChakrabortyIt's no use just by shouting out that it is bad or it's good. If someone feels bad about something, they should go and support the reins themselves.
Mithun ChakrabortyIm not a person who wants to die with my shoes on. I do not think I can be immortal. Maybe my deeds will be immortal. Not me.
Mithun Chakraborty