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News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
DYK Mithun Chakraborty Adopted Dishani After She Was Found Abandoned?
Last Updated: In 2017, Dishani was seen in a short film, Gift, followed by another, titled The Guest in 2022. Unlike his three sons, Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's daughter Dishani decided to take an unconventional route to enter showbiz. Instead of Bollywood, she debuted in the entertainment industry via Hollywood projects. In 2017, she was seen in a short film, Gift, followed by another, titled The Guest in 2022. Both the films garnered her applause, making her one of the promising talents. Who Is Dishani Chakraborty? Many of you may not know that Dishani is Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali's adopted daughter. The couple, blessed with three sons – Mahaakshay, Ushmey and Namashi, decided to adopt Dishani after reading about her in the newspaper. Born in Kolkata, she was abandoned by her parents, who left her near the garbage soon after her arrival. A few passersby noticed and one took her home. After Mithun learned about it, he rushed to Kolkata and expressed his wish to adopt the baby girl. Yogeeta stood by Mithun and completed the formalities to legally adopt the infant. After bringing her home, they named the munchkin Dishani. She is close to both her parents and decided to walk in the footsteps of her father to become an actress. As for her education, Dishani moved to Los Angeles for further studies after finishing her early education in India. She graduated in acting from the New York Film Academy and went on to make her acting debut in Hollywood with Gift. Her last role was in The Guest in 2022, which garnered her applause. Earlier, during a media interaction, Dishani spoke about debuting in Hollywood, admitting that it was not an easy task. She said, 'Choosing the unconventional path of starting my career in Los Angeles hasn't been the easiest journey. But I have so much passion and drive for the stories I wish to tell and characters that I want to play that the thrill of it keeps me going. I've grown up learning so much from my father and I hope to showcase that through my work." On the personal front, Dishani is dating a person named Myles Mantzaris. The couple often shares romantic posts on social media, proudly expressing their love for each other. First Published: June 20, 2025, 12:37 IST
India.com
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, this actor gave the first Rs 100 crore film, his one song made him superstar
The 1980s were not an easy decade for Bollywood. Veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna were looking for new avenues for their careers, while stars like Dharmendra and Rajesh Khanna were losing their old sheen. The influence of remakes of South Indian films was increasing and producers were citing video cassettes and piracy as an excuse for their failure. At such a time, there was one actor who won the hearts of the audience with his dance and acting. In 1976, Mrinal Sen's film 'Mrigaya' was released. Mithun Chakravarty, who started his career with this, received the National Award for the Best Actor category, but this award failed to get him work immediately. He had also said during an interview that he was disappointed with this. Mithun Chakraborty's got fame after… His journey to ' Disco Dancer ' was not easy. Mithun showed his passion for dance in the early days. He used to work as a backup dancer in the beginning of his career. His dancing skills impressed Helen so much that he was given a chance to perform a 30-minute solo, which mesmerised the audience. This was the time when it was not common for a mainstream hero to dance, but Mithun Chakravarty made it his strength. 33 फ़िल्में बॉक्स ऑफ़िस पर असफल First Hindi film to earn Rs 100 crore The 1982 film 'Disco Dancer' took Mithun's career to new heights. This film became the first Hindi film to earn Rs 100 crore. Bappi Lahiri's music and Mithun's dance skills attracted the audience to the cinema halls. Songs like 'I am a Disco Dancer' are equally famous even today. Mithun Chakraborty gave Bollywood the magic of 'Disco'. After the success of 'Disco Dancer', Mithun did many films which were of the same genre. In 1986, he became the highest tax-paying actor in the country. Mithun Chakraborty is 74 years old and even today the magic of his acting remains intact. His upcoming film is 'The Bengal Files', which is ready for release in theaters on 5 September.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Mithun Chakraborty's daughter Dishani? Meet actor's adopted child, found in garbage after being abandoned by her family
Mithun Chakraborty is one of the renowned actors of the entertainment industry. His stardom and his contribution to Indian cinema remain unmatched. While his professional life has always been in the limelight, his personal life has been discussed many times. The actor was married to Helena Luke for four months before he parted ways. After which, the actor got married to Yogeeta Bali, with whom he has three children. While his three sons have been carving their space in the showbiz industry, did you know that Mithun's daughter, Dishani, has already made her Hollywood debut? Who is Dishani Chakraborty? Dishani Chakraborty is Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali's adopted daughter. Dishani has three brothers - Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Ushmey Chakraborty and Namashi Chakraborty. Dishani was born in Kolkata, and after her birth, she was abandoned by her parents near the garbage. A few passersby noticed, and one took her home. After reading about her in the newspaper, Mithun immediately rushed to Kolkata. The actor wished to adopt the baby girl, and his wife also supported his decision. Mithun and Yogeeta completed the formalities and legally adopted Dishani. After bringing her home, the Chakrabortys named her Dishani. Dishani shares an extremely close bond with her father, and just like him, she even pursued acting as her career. After finishing her early education in India, she moved to Los Angeles, USA, for further studies. She graduated in acting from the New York Film Academy. In 2017, Dishani made her acting debut in Hollywood with a short film titled Gift. She was last seen in a short film, The Guest, in 2022, which garnered her applause. Dishani is dating a guy named Myles Mantzaris. The couple have been open about their relationship on social media platforms. Speaking about her parents, as per the recent reports, Mithun Chakraborty and his wife Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty are set to be seen in a mini series titled Toasted - Ek Kadak Love Story, directed by their son, Namashi Chakraborty.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All about Dishani Chakraborty: From being found and adopted by Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali to making acting debut in Hollywood
Dishani Chakraborty, Mithun Chakraborty's adopted daughter, overcame a difficult start. Abandoned as a baby, she was adopted and raised with love. Dishani pursued acting, studying in Los Angeles. She debuted in Hollywood with the short film 'Gift' and gained recognition for 'The Guest'. Currently, she is in a relationship with Myles Mantzaris. Born into heartbreak and raised with love, Dishani Chakraborty's story is nothing short of remarkable. The adopted daughter of Bollywood icon Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali , Dishani has quietly carved her own path—from a tragic start in Kolkata to studying acting in Los Angeles and making her debut in Hollywood. While her famous family has long been in the limelight, Dishani's journey is now beginning to shine just as bright. Dishani is the adopted daughter of Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali. She has three brothers—Mahaakshay, Ushmey, and Namashi Chakraborty—all of whom are also connected to the entertainment industry. She was born in Kolkata and faced a tragic start to life—she was abandoned near a garbage bin shortly after birth. A passerby found her and took her in. When Mithun Chakraborty read about the incident in the newspaper, he rushed to Kolkata and eventually adopted her, giving her a loving home. Deeply moved by the story, Mithun expressed his desire to adopt the baby girl, and his wife Yogeeta Bali fully supported his decision. The couple soon completed all the legal formalities and welcomed Dishani into their family. After bringing her home, the Chakrabortys named her Dishani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The star daughter shares a deep bond with her father, Mithun, and has followed in his footsteps by pursuing a career in acting. After completing her early education in India, she moved to Los Angeles for further studies and graduated in acting from the New York Film Academy. She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with the short film Gift and was last seen in The Guest (2022), a short film that earned her praise for her performance. Dishani is currently in a relationship with Myles Mantzaris. The couple has been quite open about their romance, often sharing glimpses of their time together on social media. According to recent reports, Mithun Chakraborty and his wife Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty are set to appear together in a mini-series titled Toasted – Ek Kadak Love Story. The project will be directed by their son, Namashi Chakraborty , marking a special family collaboration.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Toasted- Ek Kadak Love Story: Mithun Chakraborty's wife Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty returns to acting after 40 years
Mithun Chakraborty's Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty has been away from celluloid for nearly 4 decades now. Before she stepped away from acting, she was known to be part of several films. She was last seen in Mera Karam Mera Dharam in 1987, after which she remained away from films. However, she is now set to return to the screen in her son's directed mini-series, titled Toasted - Ek Kadak Love Story. What makes this upcoming project even more special is that Yogeeta will be sharing the screen with Mithun Chakraborty and her son, Namashi Chakraborty. Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty returns to acting after 40 years According to the Bollywood Hungama report, Namashi Chakraborty is directing a web mini-series called Toasted- Ek Kadak Love Story. He will also act in this web mini series along with his parents, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogita Bali Chakraborty. This marks Yogita's return to screens after 38 years. Directed by Namashi, the movie will be produced under his banner, Myrnd Movies. Speaking about this film, Namashi told the portal, "Toasted is a love story set in Mumbai." The series is a slice-of-life, light-hearted romantic comedy. He even revealed that they haven't finalized the female lead for Toasted. The filming of Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty's starrer is set to begin on November 3, 2025. Speaking about his forthcoming projects, Namashi said, "This year, as an actor, I have wrapped The Delhi Files. Viraat will go on until July end. And there's Ghost: A Haunting Love Story as well. That's three feature films." With this, fans will be in for a treat to see Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty together on-screen after nearly 4 decades. Mithun Chakraborty is a veteran actor whose stardom has remained unmatched. He gained massive success and fame after portraying versatile roles in many films. Speaking about his personal life, the actor has four kids with his wife, Yogeeta Bali. They have three sons and one daughter, namely Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Ushmey Chakraborty, Namashi Chakraborty, and Dishani Chakraborty.
