Acting alone is not enough to create your own identity in Bollywood. For this, from looks to physique, you should look like an actor. Nowadays, talent is valued more in Bollywood but there was a time when just being talented was not enough. Your looks mattered a lot. We are talking about the 60-70s. Many actors became actors in this decade, but a lot of work had to be done not only on acting but also on looks. In that decade, there was an actor who was not getting films because of his colour. We are talking about Mithun Chakraborty.
Mithun Chakraborty entered Bollywood with the film Mrigaya. His first film itself was brilliant. With his acting, Mithun left his mark on the critics as well as the audience. Mithun Chakraborty received the National Award for his excellent acting in his debut film.
Did not shine even after the National Award
When Mithun Chakraborty received the National Award, he thought that he would get a line of films but it did not happen. Mithun Chakraborty was not offered films. He had to face rejection.
Actresses used to refuse to work
Mithun Chakraborty had told in his old interview that it was not easy for him to become a star. He had to face a lot of rejection because of his black complexion. Mithun Chakraborty had said that at that time no actress wanted to work with him because of his complexion. But then an actress entered and his whole life changed.
Zeenat Aman changed Mithun Chakraborty’s life
She was the only actress of that time who said yes to working with Mithun Chakraborty. Mithun seemed good looking to him. Mithun worked with Zeenat in many films. All Mithun’s films with Zeenat proved to be hits. After this, Mithun Chakraborty never looked back in his career. Today he is at a different position in the industry. Which is not easy for everyone to reach.
