The politics of being Mithun Chakraborty: Rebel, hero, survivor
Mithun Chakraborty's filmy avatars ranged from arthouse cult to Disco Dancer and drama outings. His political arc, too, has seen a shift from Red to Green and finally Saffron. Is his political reinvention one driven by ideology, instinct or the simple need to stay relevant in a fast-changing world?
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