‘Mithun was more successful than Amitabh Bachchan’

Mithun Chakraborty, the ‘Disco Dancer’ sensation, was a financial pillar for Bihar’s single-screen cinemas before the Bhojpuri industry’s rise. A theatre owner recalls Mithun’s films consistently achieving 100% occupancy, highlighting his significant impact during Bollywood’s shift towards a more elitist audience. His cost-effective films, shot in Ooty, were a reliable source of income for theatre owners.