Actress Shilpa Shirodkar recently met her very first co-star Mithun Chakraborty after a gap of nearly two decades. Shilpa made her acting debut back in 1989 with the film ‘Bhrashtachar’, where she appeared alongside Rekha and Mithun Chakraborty. The two artists met each other after twenty years, prompting the actress to share photographs of their meeting on social media along with an emotional caption.
Expressing Deep Gratitude Towards Mithun Chakraborty
Shilpa Shirodkar posted pictures with Mithun Da on her official Instagram account and penned a heartfelt note. She revealed that even though two decades have passed, nothing has changed in their bond. During their meeting, the two reminisced about the old days and spent quality time together. The actress candidly stated that if he had not believed in her back then, she would not have achieved the success and standing she enjoys today.
Hailing Him As The Kindest Soul
In her social media post, Shilpa described Mithun Chakraborty as the kindest soul she has ever met. She thanked him for always trusting her and showering her with immense love throughout her journey. The actress emphasized that even today, he remains exactly the same person and will always hold a special place as her favorite Da, expressing her deep affection for him.
Collaborating Across Multiple Films in the Nineties
It is noteworthy that Shilpa Shirodkar and Mithun Chakraborty worked together in several films during the 1990s. Their pairing was widely appreciated by audiences during that era. Interestingly, Shilpa entered Bollywood with the 1989 movie ‘Bhrashtachar’, which also featured Mithun in a prominent role alongside Rekha, Anupam Kher, and Raza Murad, while Rajinikanth made a special appearance.
Sharing Screen Space in Hit Movies
Following their initial collaboration, both actors went on to work together in notable films such as ‘Yodha’ in 1991, ‘Trinetra’ in 1991, ‘Rangbaaz’ in 1996, and ‘Hitler’ in 1998. Working across these projects helped them build a strong and lasting bond that the actress continues to cherish deeply to this day.
