India, June 27 -- From sleeping on the footpaths of Mumbai to becoming one of Indian cinema's biggest stars, Mithun Chakraborty's life is a story of resilience, determination and perseverance. Let's revisit one of his most inspiring quotes on overcoming adversity.

Reflecting on the struggles he faced before making it in the film industry, Mithun said in a July 2022 interview with The Times of India, "There was a time when I thought I wouldn't be able to achieve my goals. I even contemplated suicide. But I fought back. I kept telling myself that if I gave up, everything would end there. I chose to fight, and that's why I'm standing here today." (Also read: Quote of the day by Rajinikanth: 'Spirituality gives me a lot of power; more than n...