Mithun Chakraborty

Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty talks about her father-in-law Mithun Chakraborty!

“My father-in-law is a great achiever. One could write a never-ending book on his life and work”, says actress #MadalsaSharmaChakraborty. Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who made his acting debut with the art film #Mrigayaa (1976), will soon be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. We got in touch with his daughter-in-law, Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty, to find out how the family feels about this achievement. She says, “The #DadasahebPhalkeAward for Mithun Dad is no surprise for us, because we all know he has been the most deserving film personality for this great honor for many years. This is a significant achievement. We are all very proud and happy for him. On October 8th, the President of India will honor Dad, and it’s such a proud moment for us. The whole family will celebrate; we are going to cherish this moment for the rest of our lives.”
Madalsa, who has been part of many films and television shows, shares how Mithun Chakraborty has inspired her in her work. She says, “My father-in-law is a great achiever. One could write a never-ending book on his life and work. He is a workaholic who is unstoppable and undefeatable. He has a fan following throughout the globe and has been a trendsetter, whether it’s his dance moves or his style. He has always been known for being different. For us, he is God. No words can describe the charisma he possesses. He is a man with a golden heart.”
She also adds, “The best advice one can draw from him is: work is worship, and stay grounded no matter how much you achieve.”
By Keerti Kadam