Mithun Chakraborty Reflects on His Record-Breaking Film Career and Controversial New Project
Mithun Chakraborty's Remarkable Film Journey
Mumbai: Renowned actor Mithun Chakraborty disclosed that at one point, he was juggling an astonishing 65 films simultaneously.
In a recent interview, Mithun was asked about his prolific output during the 1980s and 1990s. He surprised many by stating, “You might be astonished to learn that we had 65 films in production at the same time. I even hold a Limca Book of World Records for having 19 films released in a single year, which illustrates the immense workload. I have acted in 380 films to date.”
When questioned about the current trend where many actors take on fewer projects, he expressed his confusion, saying, “I can’t fathom how some actors manage to do just one film. They claim to read scripts, but how many times can one read a script? You can grasp the essence of the entire movie in just one line. We often decide whether to take on a film after reading just a single line.”
Mithun continued, “Now, I only engage in projects that resonate with me. For instance, I’m working on ‘Fauji’ with Prabhas, which is a patriotic family drama, and ‘Jailer 2’ alongside Rajinikanth. Each of these films presents a unique challenge, but I find them manageable.”
He also addressed the backlash surrounding his latest film, ‘The Bengal Files.’ Mithun remarked that revealing the truth often leads to political controversy.
He stated, “The moment you present reality, it tends to be viewed as politically charged. Surprisingly, many people shy away from confronting the truth. For instance, the events in Noakhali occurred before my time, and all that’s commonly known is that many lives were lost. The same applies to the Great Calcutta killings. Few are interested in understanding the reasons behind these tragedies, yet Vivek Agnihotri urges people to uncover the truth.”
Mithun emphasized, “A genocide occurred in Noakhali, resulting in the deaths of approximately 40,000 Hindus. The same individuals who were involved in the Great Calcutta killings will react negatively to this information.”
He concluded by stating, “This is the reality, and whenever someone dares to speak the truth, it is often labeled as politically motivated. What can we do about it?”