Meet the actor who slept on the footpath, got thrown out of film even after National Award win, was helped by Zeenat Aman and went on to work in over 350 films

Mithun Chakraborty, faced early career hurdles due to his skin color and financial struggles, even sleeping on footpaths. Despite winning a National Award early on, he battled prejudice and professional setbacks. Zeenat Aman’s support proved pivotal, leading to his rise as a superstar with films like ‘Disco Dancer,’ ultimately earning him the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.