Mithun Chakraborty is set to be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest government accolade for contributions to cinema.
He is a three-time National Award winner and notably won the Best Actor award for his debut film.
With over 350 films across various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Telugu, and Tamil, Mithun has had a diverse career.
Although less active in films today, his stardom remains significant, with fans fondly remembering his iconic dance moves.
Mithun holds the unique record of appearing in 180 flop films throughout his 47-year career, alongside 50 hit films, ranking fourth among actors in hit films.
In the 1990s, he set a record for the most consecutive flop films, with 33 films failing between 1993 and 1998.
Despite his record for flop films, Mithun maintains a massive fan following and is still regarded as a superstar.
With an estimated net worth of $50 million (around Rs 400 crore), Mithun enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.
He owns several luxury cars, including a 1975 Mercedes Benz, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Endeavour, as well as multiple properties across India.