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Meet Govinda's 'heroine', who was considered unlucky for him, another superstar saved her career, made comeback after 13 years, she is...
Meet Govinda's 'heroine', who was considered unlucky for him, another superstar saved her career, made comeback after 13 years, she is...

India.com

timea day ago

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Meet Govinda's 'heroine', who was considered unlucky for him, another superstar saved her career, made comeback after 13 years, she is...

In a recent chat, a well-known actress who once lit up the screen with a popular dancing hero from the 90s opened up about her second innings in films. Known for her on-screen charm and chemistry with the comedy king, she revealed how some in the industry had once tagged her as unlucky for him. Despite this shadow, she stayed strong and made a comeback that surprised many. Who Is This Actress? Here we are talking about Bigg Boss 18 fame actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who has been a part of many Bollywood films. At the same time, she has seen many ups and downs in her career. Meanwhile, in an interview given to Pinkvilla, Shilpa Shirodkar recalled how Mithun Chakraborty re-launched her career when she was tagged as jinxed after her films with Govinda did not do well at the box office. She mentioned that Rikku Rakesh Nath, who is Madhuri Dixit's manager, showed Mithun Chakraborty her portfolio and praised her talent. After this, after Rikku's suggestion, Mithun Chakraborty thought of giving her a chance in the film. What Did Shilpa Shirodkar Say? Shilpa said, 'When Boney ji's film didn't get made and all the press was talking about how unlucky or unlucky I am, whatever! Rikku ji took my album to Dada and he said, There is a girl Dada. I feel she is very talented, but no film is materializing for her; people have started writing like this. So will you give her a chance?' How Shilpa Shirodkar Was Re-Launched? Shilpa further said that Mithun Chakraborty re-launched her with a Bengali film in Kolkata. She said, 'Dada was very close to Rikku ji. Without thinking, he said, I will launch you. And he let the news come that Mithun da is launching me. I met him and he launched the Bengali film in Kolkata. We had organized a grand launch-muhurat event in a theatre in Kolkata.' I Am Here Because Of Him The actress also revealed that Mithun Chakraborty gave her name to Ramesh Sippy, due to which she got the film Corruption. Shilpa said, 'So I want to say that I got this opportunity because of Dada (Mithun) and I am here because of him.' For the unversed, Shilpa Shirodkar worked with Mithun Chakraborty in films like Corruption, Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan, Trinetra, Jeevan Ki Shatranj and Hitler. While with Govinda, she has worked in films like Hum, Pratiksha, Aankhen and Apne Dum Par and all remained box-office duds.

Bollywood Called This Actress ‘Fat' And ‘Unattractive', Then Mithun Chakraborty Stepped In
Bollywood Called This Actress ‘Fat' And ‘Unattractive', Then Mithun Chakraborty Stepped In

News18

time3 days ago

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Bollywood Called This Actress ‘Fat' And ‘Unattractive', Then Mithun Chakraborty Stepped In

Shilpa Shirodkar faced rejection in Bollywood despite her family background but got her break due to Mithun Chakraborty. She later acted with top stars before settling in London Many aspiring actors arrive in Mumbai, the City of Dreams, with hopes of making their mark in the film industry. Yet, for numerous hopefuls, success proves elusive. One such actress is Shilpa Shirodkar, who, despite her impressive lineage, being the granddaughter of acclaimed Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar and sister to former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar, faced harsh rejection. The film industry initially branded her as overweight and unattractive, making her journey all the more challenging. Early Beginnings And Initial Setbacks Shilpa Shirodkar made her debut in 1989 with Ramesh Sippy's film Bhrashtachar (1989), where she played the role of a blind woman alongside the superstar Mithun Chakraborty. Despite her evident potential, Shilpa Shirodkar's early career was beset with challenges. Frequently dismissed by filmmakers as 'fat' and 'unattractive', she was even regarded as a jinx. She was initially set to debut in a Boney Kapoor production opposite Sanjay Kapoor; however, the project was shelved before filming commenced. Sanjay Kapoor eventually made his debut alongside Tabu in Prem (1995), leaving Shilpa without a proper launchpad. After two more of her films were also shelved, she gained a reputation for being unlucky, prompting many filmmakers to steer clear of working with her. A Helping Hand From Mithun Chakraborty In an interview with Pinkvilla, Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that during this bleak phase, when no one was willing to collaborate with her, Mithun Chakraborty stepped in to support her career. Madhuri Dixit's then-manager, Riku Rakesh Nath, introduced Shilpa Shirodkar to Mithun Chakraborty and asked him to assist in her launch. Shilpa Shirodkar recalled that during the grand muhurat of a Bengali film in Kolkata, it was publicly announced that she had been signed as the heroine. This marked the turning point of her career. Acknowledging Her Benefactor Shilpa Shirodkar openly credits Mithun Chakraborty for her entry into films, stating, 'I was cast in Bhrashtachar. This is how I began working in the film industry. I got the offer because of Dada (Mithun Chakraborty), and I am here today because of him". Shilpa Shirodkar went on to act with stars such as Amitabh Bachchan in Hum (1991) and Khuda Gawah (1992), and also shared screen space with Govinda in Aankhen (1993) and Prateeksha (1993) Life Beyond Films Not quite reaching the pinnacle of success she had originally envisioned in the film industry, Shilpa Shirodkar eventually chose to step away from the spotlight. She married, took a significant hiatus from acting, and settled in London, embracing a quieter life away from the hustle and bustle of Bollywood. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Shilpa Shirodkar Credits Mithun Chakraborty For Rescuing Her From ‘Jinxed' Tag
Shilpa Shirodkar Credits Mithun Chakraborty For Rescuing Her From ‘Jinxed' Tag

News18

time3 days ago

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Shilpa Shirodkar Credits Mithun Chakraborty For Rescuing Her From ‘Jinxed' Tag

Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that Mithun Chakraborty had recommended her name to Ramesh Sippy, which is how she landed her first film Bhrashtachar. Bigg Boss 18 fame Shilpa Shirodkar has starred in several Bollywood films. Her career in the film industry was marked by several obstacles at the start. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Shilpa recently recalled how Mithun Chakraborty re-launched her career after she was deemed 'jinxed' by the industry. She said that she got the 'jinxed' tag after her early projects didn't take off. She recounted how Rikku Rakesh Nath, Madhuri Dixit's manager, presented her portfolio to Mithun, and advocated for her talent. Mithun Chakraborty, trusting Rikku's judgment, decided to give her a chance. 'When Boney ji's film didn't happen and all these press people were talking about how unfortunate or jinxed I am, whatever it is! Rikku ji (Rikku Rakesh Nath, Madhuri Dixit's manager) took my album and went to Dada. And he said, Ek ladki hai Dada. Mujhe aisa lagta hai wo bahut talented hai lekin koi film materialise nhi ho rahi uske liye, abhi to log aise bhi likhne lage hain. To aap usko ek opportunity doge? (There's a girl, Dada. I feel she's very talented, but none of her films are materializing yet. Now people have even started writing that she's unlucky. So would you give her an opportunity?)," she said. Shilpa described how Mithun Chakraborty launched her with a Bengali film in Calcutta, marked by a grand muhurat event. 'Since Dada was very close to Rikku Ji, without thinking, he said, I'll launch her. And, he let the news come out that Mithun Da is launching her. So I met him and he launched a Bengali film in Calcutta. And we had a fabulous launch-muhurat-kind of thing in a theater in Calcutta," said Shilpa. She also recalled that Mithun Chakraborty recommended her to Ramesh Sippy, leading to her role in the film Bhrashtachar. 'So I have to say that I got this opportunity because of Dada (Mithun) and I am here because of him," she said. Shilpa Shirodkar and Mithun Chakraborty collaborated on several films including Bhrashtachar (1989), Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan (1991), Trinetra (1991), Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993), and Hitler (1998). First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

When Mimoh revealed father Mithun Chakraborty didn't help with his film debut: ‘He didn't make me feel like a star kid'
When Mimoh revealed father Mithun Chakraborty didn't help with his film debut: ‘He didn't make me feel like a star kid'

Indian Express

time04-07-2025

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When Mimoh revealed father Mithun Chakraborty didn't help with his film debut: ‘He didn't make me feel like a star kid'

Mimoh Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, didn't enjoy the same smooth entry into the film industry as his father once did. His 2008 debut film Jimmy was both a critical and commercial failure. Yet, those familiar with Bollywood in the late 2000s will vividly remember the buzz surrounding his launch. In an old interview with Lehren Retro, given during the promotions of Jimmy, Mimoh opened up about his entry into films, and how his legendary father took a hands-off approach to his acting career. Mimoh said, 'Mithun Chakraborty, as a father, was always there for me, always helped me. He taught me how to walk, how to talk. Even as a father, he taught me how to dance and act. But purely as an actor, Mithun Chakraborty never helped me. Because he is very professional and practical, he never came to my film set. Even if he would have come for some time, he would never meet me, just meet the director and leave. He wanted me to be the judge of myself and learn from my mistakes, just like every actor does—just like he did when he began. He didn't make me feel like a star kid; he wanted me to feel like a newcomer. As a father, he taught me a lot, especially improved my dancing, and whatever he taught has helped me a lot while making Jimmy.' Also Read | Namashi recalls dad Mithun Chakraborty was tagged a B-grade actor, says film industry wouldn't give him work today: 'Bollywood has forgotten outsiders' Unfortunately, Mimoh's career didn't pick up after Jimmy. His next two films went unreleased, and the only notable box office success he found was with Haunted – 3D. More recently, he appeared in Jogira Sara Ra Ra alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, but the film also failed to make an impact commercially.

This actor did more than 250 films in his career, 180 of which were flops, yet his stardom is at top, has net worth of Rs 400 crore, he is…
This actor did more than 250 films in his career, 180 of which were flops, yet his stardom is at top, has net worth of Rs 400 crore, he is…

India.com

time04-07-2025

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  • India.com

This actor did more than 250 films in his career, 180 of which were flops, yet his stardom is at top, has net worth of Rs 400 crore, he is…

For nearly five decades, a towering figure in Indian cinema has defied all odds. Despite facing an overwhelming number of box office setbacks with over 180 films not performing well out of the 270 he has done, his charm and aura remain untouched. Loved for his versatility, respected for his discipline, and admired for his resilience, this actor continues to shine bright even as trends shift and generations change. His journey is not just about hits or misses, but about the impact he left behind a legacy carved through sheer presence, unmatched voice and an undying fanbase. Bollywood Actor Mithun Chakraborty Here we are talking about veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who has been active in the film industry for more than four decades. Even today, Mithun is active in films and on the small screen. Mithun has given many hits and many flops in his film career. Mithun has worked in more than 250 films in his film career and has given more than 30 back-to-back flop films. Despite this, Mithun has no shortage of films and money in his kitty. Mithun Bagged The National Award Mithun has given 180 super flops out of 270 films, which includes 33 back-to-back films. Despite this, Mithun is called a superstar. Mithun is an actor as well as a politician and his name is also recorded in the 'Limca Book of Records'. Mithun did 19 consecutive films in the year 1989. This record of Mithun is intact to date. Mithun made his Bollywood debut with the film 'Mrigyaa'. With this film, the actor got a place in Bollywood along with the National Award. At the same time, after the success of the film 'Disco Dancer', Mithun's name was on the lips of big stars. Mithun Chakraborty's Stardom Started Fading The 80s were Mithun Da's era, but in the 90s, back-to-back flop films put a big dent in Mithun's stardom. According to a report, Mithun holds the record for giving the most flop films in Bollywood. After Mithun, actor Jeetendra holds the record for giving flop films. Mithun did not lose courage even after giving so many flop films. Mithun has also given more than 50 hit films in his film career. This includes 9 blockbusters and 9 superhit films. Mithun has done films ranging from big to small budgets. According to reports, Mithun has earned a lot of money by doing so many films and commercials as well. According to Indiatimes, Mithun's net worth is said to be around Rs 400 crore. Mithun's car collection includes many cars like Innova, Mercedes Benz E Class, Mercedes, Fortuner, Volkswagen.

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