Mithun Chakraborty turns 76: A look at the veteran actor's storied career

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty celebrates his 76th birthday on June 16. Born as Gouranga Chakraborty in Kolkata in 1950, he made his acting debut with Mrigayaa (1976), winning the National Film Award for Best Actor in his very first film.

Chakraborty has appeared in over 350 films across multiple languages. He revolutionised dance in Indian cinema with the iconic Disco Dancer (1982). Over his career, he has received National Awards for Mrigayaa (1976), Tahader Katha (1992), and Swami Vivekananda (1998).