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Mithun Chakraborty birthday special: 10 hidden facts about 'dada' (see pics)

New Delhi: Mithun Chakraborty, the original dancing jack of Bollywood has turned 65 today. And what splendid years of ultimate fame and mass fan following has he enjoyed so far!Dada, as he is popularly called,


4. In India, his ardent fans called him ‘Prabhuji' and even wanted to built a temple with idol of him, but Mithun denied and remained adamant over the decision.


5. Mithun Chakraborty is a bit superstitious about Ooty. He thinks all his films shot at the place have been successful and therefore he had opened a hotel and also owns a house there.

6. In 1970s, Mithun was briefly married to model Helena Luke. The marriage did not last long and they soon divorced. Helena moved to the US and is now a stewardess with an American Airline.

7. He had even enjoyed a brief married life with Indian actress Sridevi. It is said that Mithun who was already married with the actress Yogita Bali got fascinated by Sridevi and the love bloomed between the two. Both the actors got married and tried to hide their relationship status for long. It was only when a popular tabloid published their marriage certificate in public; Mithun admitted that he had married Sridevi.

8. Mithun Chakraborty has named his son ‘Mimoh' on the name of two of his most favourite stars, Michael Jackson and Mohammed Ali.


9. The actor has got tremendous love for animals and he deems himself as a proud father of 38 dogs in Mumbai. The number of dogs is double in his Ooty house.

10. A comic book named Jimmy Zhingchak has been made based on Chakraborty.