From "Zita and Gita" to "Disco Dancer": how the fate of the star handsome Indian cinema. Photo then and now

Incendiary dances, sensual plots, cultural and social aspects of Indian society, including tradition, religion and family values. It's all about Indian films, also known as Bollywood (a linguistic contamination of the words "Bombay" and "Hollywood"). As children, we watched the characters in these films with bated breath. We worried about the fate of disco dancer Anil and admired the bold, uncompromising style of policeman Vijay Khanna from "The Lingering Reckoning".

We offer to get acquainted with the heroes of Indian paintings closer. Where they started and how they live now - learn in the material OBOZREVATEL.

Mithun Chakraborty

Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty starred in more than 350 films and is one of the most famous artists of India. World fame brought him a starring role in the movie "Disco Dancer" (1983). Chakraborty's acting talent was born at an early age. Then he actively participated in children's plays, and later entered the film institute. Thanks to the natural charisma, convincing game, the ability to dance and sing Mithun got on the set. Some time played occasional roles, and after filming in the movie "Royal Hunt" received a prestigious in India, the Golden Lotus Award. This inspired him to conquer Bollywood.

Despite the movie image of the hero-lover, in life the actor is an excellent family man. Together with his wife Yogita Bali raised four children, of which one girl - adopted. Now 73-year-old Mithun - one of the richest people in India. He is the owner of a chain of hotels. In addition, the man continues to act in films and heads the trade union of filmmakers.

Amitabh Bachchan

Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan has starred in more than 200 movies. The charismatic man has won the hearts of female viewers around the world. He dreamed of a career in the movies since childhood. For this he honed his dancing and singing skills. After studying in college Amitabh thanks to a pleasant baritone took a job as an announcer. This did not stop him in his desire to act in films. However, the directors during the auditions refused, pointing to "too threatening appearance".

The situation was influenced by a letter of recommendation from an acquaintance of Bachchan's mother. The man was given a chance. Soon the screens came out the first movie with Amitabh ("Seven Indians"), and the real glory he felt after filming in the film "Lingering Reckoning". In his 80s, the actor continues to act in movies, and also writes books and is involved in politics. He is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri, who gave him two children. By the way, once this marriage was on the verge of collapse due to Amitabh's infidelity, but the couple managed to survive this period and establish relations.

Dharmendra (Dharam Singh Deol)

Indian actor, producer and politician Dharmendra is a legend of Indian cinema. His most famous roles are in the movie "Zita and Gita" and in the musical fairy tale "The Adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Robbers". The future artist was born in a conservative family. Parents were angry when they learned about their son's dream of becoming an actor. But that didn't stop him. First, Dharam won an acting competition in the "New Talent" category. There he met actor Dev Anand, who helped him make his way into the world of movies.

Dharmendra's first shoots were not successful: they brought little money and did not make the man recognizable. He was ready to put his hands down, but decided to star in the melodrama "Flower and Stone". This movie became a springboard in his career, and inspired him to become one of the most successful actors in the history of Hindi cinema.

The man has acted in more than 300 films. He managed to realize himself as a producer and also represented the Bharatiya Janata Party in India for 5 years. Dharmendra has been married twice, and from the first marriage has two children.

Shahrukh Khan

Indian film actor, as well as producer and TV host Shahrukh Khan was active in running at a young age. Then he seriously considered a career as an athlete, but it didn't work out. Doctors found a heart murmur in the guy. Then Khan entered the Faculty of Economics, and already in the first year tried his hand at acting. Then he abandoned his studies and firmly decided that he must conquer Bollywood.

With his choice, he certainly did not miss: the first role - and immediately the main (the movie "Diwana"). However, the real glory brought the premiere of "The Unwanted Bride", the male role of which could go to Tom Cruise. Then Shahrukh starred in the movie hits "Om Shanti Om", "My Name is Khan" and "Everything in life happens. In his personal life, too, everything turned out well. A man since 1991 married to film producer and fashion designer Gauri Khan, who gave birth to three children.

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