If mentioning the hero of all time that has been in the hearts of Thai movie fans for a long time. Believe that many people would have the name of a famous former hero of the era named “Mitr Chaibancha” included in it for sure. because at one time He was regarded as the most influential hero of the era and hardly anyone in that era had never heard of him. Because with many performances and the character that his peers and the media talk regarding him I have to say that he was a very famous and hard-to-get “hero” in that era.
Even today he died until October 8, 65, which is over 52 years ago, but many people still miss him. Always think of his work and his story today. i eat So don’t miss out, invite everyone to get to know Mitr Chaibancha better.
Mitr Chaibancha Born on January 28, 1934, his real name is Lieutenant Colonel Pichet Chaibancha (formerly Phum Hem) began to enter the entertainment industry in late 1956 as a hero in Thai movies during 1957-1970, which was a booming era of 16 mm movies. The works counted at that time were 266 stories out of a total of over 300 films starring. Mitr’s first work was the story “Chat Suea”, a poem written by Sek Dusit, in which Mitr was paired with 6 famous heroines at that time, namely Rewadee Siriwilai, Naina Thanomsub, Prapasri Sathornkit and Nguyen Boonnak, whose film grossed more than eight hundred thousand baht. It was considered very good in those days, making the name of Mitr Chaibancha better known to the people. Mitr then became very famous from the role of Rome Rittikrai or the Red Eagle in the movie “Chao Nag Gang”, which is a role Mitr Chaibancha wanted to show a lot following reading the book. Until the production team of Chat Suea decided to meet with Sek Dusit and Mitr Chaibancha to buy the story to make a movie, Sek Dusit said to Mit Chaibancha that “…You are my Red Eagle…” which movies make a lot of money And there are many sequels.
Later, there were many famous films for friends such as “Superhuman”, “Sangsoon”, “Milk”, “Tap Samingkla”, etc., in which Mitr is a famous rising star hero. when acting in a movie with Petcha Chaowarat new heroine “Records of Pimchawee’s Love” was the first story in 1961. The film was released in 1962. Mitr then began to rise to the position of the country’s number 1 hero who was loved by the people since 1984. 1963 has shown more movies with Petcha and has been popular with the public since 1964, making it the most beloved couple who have acted together in movies of all time. Played a couple in regarding 200 movies until movie fans called Mitr-Phetra (some movie fans misunderstand that Mitr surname Petcha). There are many movie fans who are fond of Mitr. to the point that if there is no friendly name to show went back, didn’t watch movies, no matter how far he traveled
In the year 1963, the movie “Jai Petch” made the highest grossing. And there are many movies that have grossed more than a million, when in 1965 Mitr received a royal award “Honors Plaque”, the highest-grossing male actor From the movie “Money, money, money”, which made a record. Later in 1966, the movie “Phet Cut Diamond” made a record breaking income. Money, money, money, 3 million baht in 1 month and received a royal gift. Golden Star Award From the four main qualities, namely faith, duty, friendship and kindness, which reflect the quality of the award recipients. “Mon Rak Luk Thung” is a luk thung film by Mitr and Petcha. very successful Made more than 6 million baht and stood for more than 6 months in Bangkok. Made a nationwide income of more than 13 million baht, which made at that time no hero was as hot and popular as Mitr Chaibancha once more.
But then the hearts of the fans Friendly Thai movie Including friends in the industry were shocked and shocked to the extreme on October 8, 1970, Mitr Chaibancha died while filming a helicopter rope ladder scene. From the movie “Insee Thong” amid the mourning of the public that were disappointed Sad that the famous hero has to leave his fans forever.
By that time, many people who loved friends I don’t believe the news because I think it’s an advertisement in Mitt’s new movie. made at Kanang Loeng Temple which at that time was used as a place to pray for his funeral, had to raise the body of a friend to the fans who waited outside to see His favorite hero has really left this world. After the fans saw Mitr Chaibancha’s corpse, they were deeply saddened. Later, a fan of Mitr once told Daily News Online that “At the time I was very shocked and saddened. No more friends to see And what will he see?”
while Petcha Chaowarat NA famous heroine who is a friend’s gift. Has said in 2020 following joining hands and feet to commemorate the stamp at the National Film Archive, Public Organization at that time, she said regarding this colleague: “I am delighted to be able to meet everyone today. I want to see the pictures that the fans came to cheer a lot. As for the friend who cried when he spoke, he felt sorry for him. If that day go to film with him He wouldn’t die. That day, he had a queue to shoot another movie. So I didn’t go to film with him. So he felt guilty, wanted to apologize, and his friend himself came to dream some.”
Even today the figure of “Mitr Chaibancha” will no longer be on this planet But his work and dedication to the fans who love him through his performances continue to be sung and told, never dies. because no matter how many years As long as Thai movies remain with Thai people His name will never fade with time.
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