Mimoh Chakraborty recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on his journey in Bollywood, Mimoh opened up about his childhood memories with Shah Rukh Khan, his close bond with Salman Khan, and the challenges he’s faced navigating the industry as a star kid. In a candid conversation on SCREEN’s Dear Me…. he also addressed the topic of nepotism, offering a grounded view as a star kid, and shared a key piece of advice he once received from Abhishek Bachchan—urging him to stay focused and not get distracted by comparisons.
Advice from Abhishek Bachchan helped him stay strong
Speaking about coping with the backlash after his debut film Jimmy (2008) flopped, Mimoh recalled a motivating conversation with Abhishek Bachchan. He shared that Abhishek, who had also faced criticism early in his career, encouraged him to stay resilient and keep believing in himself. That advice, Mimoh said, helped him view negativity as a stepping stone rather than a setback.
Grateful for Salman Khan’s constant support
The actor further expressed gratitude for the support he’s received from Salman Khan, highlighting the close bond Salman shares with his father, Mithun Chakraborty. He shared that Salman has always been approachable and encouraging, offering him guidance whenever needed. Mimoh also acknowledged the kindness and mentorship he’s received from other stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Arjun Rampal—calling it rare in a competitive industry.He fondly recalled his first meeting with Salman Khan during a film shoot in Ooty. He described being awestruck by Salman’s presence—dressed in a white T-shirt and bandana—and remembered how the actor was sitting in his father Mithun Chakraborty’s office when they were introduced. Mimoh, who was a child at the time, asked his dad to click a photo of him with Salman using a Polaroid camera. The next day, he proudly showed the picture to everyone at school. Mimoh said he has always cherished the warmth and support Salman has shown him over the years.
Playing video games with Shah Rukh Khan
Mimoh also recalled how SRK played games with him on his computer during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He said, “Even with SRK… they were shooting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and staying in our Monarch Hotel. Imagine King Khan coming to our room! He was sitting with Dad, and then he opened my PC to play Flight Simulator with me and my brother Rimo. Both of us were looking at each other and thinking, ‘King Khan was sitting with us!’ He was so nice.”
‘I’m the poster boy of anti-nepotism ’
Addressing the ongoing debate around nepotism, Chakraborty shared his perspective, saying that being a star kid doesn’t guarantee success. He acknowledged that while children from film families are naturally drawn to the industry due to early exposure, it doesn’t translate into privileges beyond familiarity. “People like Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan may know me because of my father, but they don’t owe me anything,” he explained.Mimoh emphasized that opportunities might come, but it’s talent, hard work, and destiny that truly shape a career. Rejecting the term “star kid” as a label, he called himself the “poster boy of anti-nepotism,” and stressed that while everyone deserves a chance, sustaining in the industry is entirely up to individual merit.
