Mithun Chakraborty, Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, revealed the challenges he faced early in his career, including female stars refusing to work with him. Despite winning a National Award for his debut, he soon experienced a downturn in his career.
He described the early challenges in his career, saying, "There were many obstacles. I was moving ahead quickly, so they were inevitable." Despite the setbacks, he remained determined, stating, "I refused to give in. If I had to lose, I would at least battle it out, not just give up."
Mithun recalled a key moment when Zeenat Aman agreed to work with him in a Brij Sadanah film. The director praised Mithun, telling Zeenat, "He is a very handsome-looking boy."
Mithun credited Zeenat Aman's support for helping him overcome early rejections, as her willingness to work with him led to more lead actresses signing on. Grateful, he said, "I am forever thankful to Zeenat ji." Despite facing criticism for his dark skin, Mithun persevered and became one of Bollywood's most beloved stars, with his iconic role in ‘Disco Dancer’ cementing his legacy.
