Mithun’s Alleged Secret Marriage to Sridevi...What Happened?

Amid veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty’s reported health issues and hospital treatment, stories about his personal life have once again resurfaced. Mithun, who enjoyed a highly successful film career, was also associated with several reports about relationships, marriages and controversies. He married model and actress Helena Luke in 1979, but the marriage did not last long. He later married actress Yogita Bali, and the couple had three sons and adopted a daughter, Dishani.

During the making of ‘Jaag Utha Insan’ in 1985, reports emerged about Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi growing close. Rumours of a secret marriage between the two created considerable buzz in Bollywood at the time. Some reports also claimed that the situation deeply affected Yogita Bali and that she attempted suicide. However, several details surrounding Mithun and Sridevi’s alleged relationship were based on media reports and rumours, and there has never been complete clarity about what was factual and what was speculation. The chapter continues to attract attention whenever Mithun’s personal life is discussed.