Entertainment Desk: Recently, Mithun Chakraborty received the 'Dada Saheb Phalke' award from the hands of the President of India, Draupadi Murmu. Later, the actor spoke about nepotism in the industry in an interview to NDTV.

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He also opened up about his sons working in the entertainment industry there.

Mithun said, he does not believe in nepotism. The actor himself has strengthened the ground under his feet. He had no godfather in this industry. Therefore, he wants his children to achieve that place through their own efforts, keeping in mind that they should not be established only by the strength of their father's name.

Mithun was asked in the interview - Is Bollywood a 'family industry' or not? In response to this question, the actor said, I do not agree. I have four children and all four work in the entertainment industry. I haven't said anything to any of the producers, on their behalf. Never said give my boys a chance.

He also said that if one's father is a hero, then there is no point in him having to be a hero. He must also have talent. And if there is no talent, thank you very much, you can go. If one's father becomes an actor and son also becomes an actor, then remember that the son also has talent.

Incidentally, after receiving the award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony held in New Delhi, an emotional Mithun shared many things. It was there that Mahaguru said, after winning the first National Award, he thought of himself as Al Pacino. On that stage, he candidly shared the ups and downs of his career.

The actor shared the story of how much he changed, especially after winning his first National Award. "I thought I was Al Pacino," he said. I started not doing the producers. But reality hit when a producer kicked me out of his office. That day, I realized that I am not an alpaca. The sense of ego that was working in me ended that day.

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Moreover, Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the Padma Vibhushan at the beginning of this year. This time the veteran actor has been honored with the highest honor of Indian cinema 'Dada Saheb Phalke'.