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Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
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.
Economic Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Did Bollywood treat Mithun Chakraborty's son Mimoh badly? Actor says industry insiders insulted his mother
In a recent interview, Mimoh Chakraborty opened up about the harsh criticism he and his family have faced in the film industry. While he accepted being targeted as the son of Mithun Chakraborty, he revealed that it became deeply hurtful when industry insiders began mocking his mother, Yogeeta Bali. Mimoh said people used him as a way to insult his father's legacy, often without even naming him directly. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Targeting of Yogeeta Bali by Industry Insiders Mimoh's Path Away from Comparison Mimoh Chakraborty, son of veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, recently opened up about the emotional toll of being targeted not just as an individual actor but as a representative of his famous family. In a detailed conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Mimoh shared how the industry's criticism at times crossed professional boundaries and became deeply personal, especially when directed at his explained that while he was prepared for criticism due to being the son of a film legend, it was particularly distressing when individuals began mocking his mother. According to him, those criticizing him were not just attacking his work but using him as a medium to demean his father's legacy. He stated that because Mithun Chakraborty's career left little room for direct criticism, people found a way to insult him indirectly through his hurt Mimoh the most was the treatment of his mother, Yogeeta Bali. He revealed that the situation escalated to a point where members of the film fraternity—some of them well-known actors—began openly mocking her. While Mimoh accepted criticism aimed at himself and even his father as part of the celebrity experience, he drew the line when it involved his mother. He recalled how, unlike anonymous public trolling, these remarks came from people within the industry, making the experience more painful and shared that many did not mention him by name in their comments, instead referring to him as 'Mithun Chakraborty's son' or 'Mithun da ka beta.' This, he said, revealed a deeper intention—using him as a tool to bring down his father's stature on the expectations of living up to Mithun Chakraborty's image, Mimoh admitted that he once felt burdened by the legacy. However, his perspective has evolved over time. He no longer attempts to match his father's work or live in his shadow. Instead, he focuses on developing his own identity and selecting roles that resonate with him emphasized that there can only be one Mithun Chakraborty, and any attempt to replicate his success would be futile. He acknowledged that even if he tried to imitate his father, he would never be able to match his stature. His goal now is to be remembered for his own performances—citing his role in Haunted and his recent appearance in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter as examples of the legacy he hopes to build independently.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Bollywood treat Mithun Chakraborty's son Mimoh badly? Actor says industry insiders insulted his mother
Mimoh Chakraborty, son of veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, recently opened up about the emotional toll of being targeted not just as an individual actor but as a representative of his famous family. In a detailed conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Mimoh shared how the industry's criticism at times crossed professional boundaries and became deeply personal, especially when directed at his mother. Mimoh explained that while he was prepared for criticism due to being the son of a film legend, it was particularly distressing when individuals began mocking his mother. According to him, those criticizing him were not just attacking his work but using him as a medium to demean his father's legacy. He stated that because Mithun Chakraborty's career left little room for direct criticism, people found a way to insult him indirectly through his son. Targeting of Yogeeta Bali by Industry Insiders What hurt Mimoh the most was the treatment of his mother, Yogeeta Bali. He revealed that the situation escalated to a point where members of the film fraternity—some of them well-known actors—began openly mocking her. While Mimoh accepted criticism aimed at himself and even his father as part of the celebrity experience, he drew the line when it involved his mother. He recalled how, unlike anonymous public trolling, these remarks came from people within the industry, making the experience more painful and unacceptable. He shared that many did not mention him by name in their comments, instead referring to him as 'Mithun Chakraborty's son' or 'Mithun da ka beta.' This, he said, revealed a deeper intention—using him as a tool to bring down his father's stature indirectly. Mimoh's Path Away from Comparison Reflecting on the expectations of living up to Mithun Chakraborty's image, Mimoh admitted that he once felt burdened by the legacy. However, his perspective has evolved over time. He no longer attempts to match his father's work or live in his shadow. Instead, he focuses on developing his own identity and selecting roles that resonate with him personally. Mimoh emphasized that there can only be one Mithun Chakraborty, and any attempt to replicate his success would be futile. He acknowledged that even if he tried to imitate his father, he would never be able to match his stature. His goal now is to be remembered for his own performances—citing his role in Haunted and his recent appearance in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter as examples of the legacy he hopes to build independently.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mimoh Chakraborty claims parents Mithun Chakraborty, Yogeeta Bali were ‘insulted and abused' by Bollywood
Mimoh Chakraborty, son of actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, has opened up about facing harsh criticism in a new interview and also claimed that top actors from the industry have insulted his family. (Also read: Mimoh Chakraborty 'didn't leave the house for a year' after debut film flopped: 'Phone stopped ringing, cheques bounced') In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Mimoh said, "The meanest things were like they were making fun of my mom. I would understand for my dad, yes, carrying his legacy. Mere zariye, they were insulting dad, because you cannot pinpoint and say ki Mithun Chakraborty isme kharab tha. (They were insulting my father through me because they knew they can't say that Mithun was wrong in this). It's because his legacy is so strong, toh unko laga chalo Mimoh ke through humlog Mithun Chakraborty ko bhi gaali de denge (They thought 'let's abuse Mithun Chakraborty through Mimoh')." The 40-year-old actor added that there were many people in the industry who insulted his family. "Forget normal people, audience, it was people from the industry jo khule aam jaake mom ka mazaak uda rahe the. (People from the industry were joking about my mother) And it became a little too much for me. Ki yaar mere tak thik hai, dad tak thik hai, but mom pe mat jaao, (it is fine with me, it is fine with dad, but don't target my mother.) You know. But then I know we all go through this," Mimoh said. Mimoh made his debut in 2008 with Jimmy directed by Raj N Sippy, which also starred Vivana Singh and Rahul Dev. The film was panned by critics and audiences and holds a rating of 1.7/10 on IMDb. After that, he was seen in couple of Hindi and Bengali films like Haunted 3D, Loot, Rocky and some shorts like Holy Smoke! and Ab Mujhe Udhnaa hai. The actor's latest is Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, a thriller series created by Neeraj Pandey and directed by Debatma Mondal and Tushar Kanti Ray. The series has an ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee and includes Jeet, Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Chitrangada Singh, and Aadil Zafar Khan and Parambrata Chatterjee. It released on Netflix on March 20.
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mithun Chakraborty's Son Claims Bollywood ‘Insulted' His Parents
Last Updated: Mithun Chakraborty's son, Mimoh Chakraborty, recently spoke about how Bollywood's top actors insulted his parents, recalling that it became too much for him. Mahaakshay Chakraborty, son of actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, has delivered notable performances in movies like Haunted 3d and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. Also known as Mimoh Chakraborty, the actor recently opened up about the harsh criticism he faced in the film industry. During a recent interview, Mimoh recalled how Bollywood's top actors insulted his parents, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Mimoh revealed how he dealt with family criticism and scrutiny. He said, 'The meanest things were like they were making fun of my mom. I would understand for my dad, yes, carrying his legacy. Mere zariye, they were insulting dad, because you cannot pinpoint and say ki Mithun Chakraborty isme kharab tha. It's because his legacy is so strong, toh unko laga chalo Mimoh ke through humlog Mithun Chakraborty ko bhi gaali de denge." The 40-year-old actor added, 'So they weren't writing my name, they said Mithun Chakraborty's son, Mithun da ka beta, so they wanted to feel good, whoever they were. But then it became too much, and it was going to my mother. And there were actors in the industry who did that." Mimoh recalled how many top actors were doing the same, saying, 'Forget normal people, audience, it was people from the industry jo khule aam jaake mom ka mazaak uda rahe the. And it became a little too much for me. Ki yaar mere tak thik hai, dad tak thik hai, but mom pe mat jaao, (it is fine with me, it is fine with dad, but don't go on mother.) You know. But then I know we all go through this." He also talked about the pressure of carrying his father's legacy in the film industry. 'Pehele lagta tha, abhi nahi lagta hai. (I used to feel that before, but not now). Abhi, I am just playing the characters, which I believe in. Because kya hoga, if I go on set thinking that every shot has to be better than my father, woh kabhi nahi ho payega; because he is him. Mithun Chakraborty will always be one Mithun Chakraborty. I can't imitate him. Even if I do, I won't be able to reach his stature, and I just want to be Mimoh," he said. The actor concluded that he wants to be remembered by his own legacy. 'Now, when you see Khakee, I was in it, I cannot compete with my father, and I don't want to compete with him. I just want to be Mimoh," he added. First Published:
