Mahaakshay Chakraborty, also known as Mimoh Chakraborty, has made his mark in films like Haunted 3D and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, stepping into the limelight as the son of legendary actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali.
In a recent candid conversation, the 40 years old actor opened up about the personal and professional challenges he’s faced, particularly the harsh scrutiny directed at him and, more painfully, his family.
Reflecting on the backlash he’s encountered, Mimoh shared how criticism often targeted his parents under the guise of judging his own performances. He recalled how some of the industry’s most prominent names didn’t hold back from making personal remarks, especially about his mother. The actor expressed that while he could accept commentary about himself and even his father, given the weight of Mithun Chakraborty’s legacy, the line was crossed when the criticism extended to his mother.
He observed that his name was often replaced with labels like “Mithun Chakraborty’s son”, with some using his identity as a proxy to undermine his father, simply because they couldn’t directly fault the veteran actor’s towering legacy. What hurt more was seeing members of the same film fraternity making a mockery of his mother in public spaces.
Discussing the burden of being born into cinematic royalty, Mimoh acknowledged that early in his career he felt an overwhelming pressure to match his father’s achievements. However, over time, his perspective has changed. He no longer enters a film set trying to outshine Mithun Chakraborty.
Instead, he has chosen to focus on the roles that resonate with him personally. Mimoh pointed out that trying to surpass someone like his father who holds a unique and irreplaceable place in Indian cinema is unrealistic. He further said that imitating him would never bring him to the same stature, and nor is that his goal anymore.
Concluding his thoughts, the actor emphasised his desire to be recognised for his own body of work rather than being endlessly compared to his iconic father. With his performance in Khakee, he hopes audiences begin to see him as Mimoh, a name and legacy of his own making, distinct yet respectful of the one he comes from.
