Mithun Chakraborty

“I'm not into politics. I have received offers to enter politics, but I have not been tempted so far. I can't say about the future.”

“I get emotional when young people get nostalgic about my work. That's why it's called nostalgia. Sometimes I even cry.”

“Fathers always play mahagurus to their children, and I am no exception.”

“I would say the film world has stopped operating as one. We have divided it into Hindi movies, Bengali movies, Tamil movies and so on. Earlier, there was only one channel and we all knew what was going on. Today, it is hard to keep track of programmes due to the advent of regional channels.”

“You become megastars when superstars start reprising your roles.”

“'Dance India Dance' is family to me. I actually miss the madness whenever the season is not on air.”

“My children know I would never call anyone to give my son or daughter a break.”

“West Bengal belongs to Bengalis. We should live here like a king and not as servants.”

“Film line is all about chance. I don't think much, I just like to take chances.”

“I am evergreen, and with every passing day, I am becoming younger.”

“Actors are born, good actors are trained. Dancers are born, good dancers are trained.”

“I like Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor. They are amazing and very hard working when it comes to dance.”

“People are often shy to acknowledge that they are Bengalis. They somehow take pride in saying that they cannot speak or read the language.”

“My fan following is intact. They only like to see me in movies, which I am still doing for them. I do not need to do any long interviews or chat shows.”

“The success of the film should depend on its budget.”

“Many Hindi films that are Tamil remakes rake in huge moolah in Bollywood.”

“I'm not a person who wants to die with my shoes on. I do not think I can be immortal. Maybe my deeds will be immortal. Not me.”

“My son is a better dancer than me. I always try to encourage him in his endeavours.”

“You can't expect a man to change in one day by watching a film, right?”

“I have maintained a low profile throughout my career but have always done things in my own unique way, be it dancing or dressing up. On the dance floor, I had my own unique steps and often had to lead my choreographer.”