Veteran actor Moushumi Chatterjee's husband, film producer and composer Jayanta Mukherjee, died following age-related ailments at his Mumbai residence on Thursday, November 12. He was unwell for some time, sources told NDTV. He was in his late 70s.
“He died last evening due to age-related issues at his residence in Khar,” BN Tiwari, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) President, told PTI.
Jayanta Mukherjee served as a producer on films, including Mazaaq (1975), Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) and Biwi Aur Makan. Both Mazaaq and Do Ladke Dono Kadke featured his wife, Moushumi Chatterjee, in prominent roles. He was also associated with the television show Talaash, which aired in 1992.
Jayanta Mukherjee Was The Son Of Legendary Musician Hemant Kumar
Jayanta Mukherjee came from a family with a rich musical background. He was the son of legendary singer and music composer Hemant Kumar. Following in his father's footsteps, Jayanta also explored music and worked in the music department of the film Biwi Aur Makan. Apart from his musical association, he made his mark as a film producer, largely working behind the scenes.
Moushumi Chatterjee was only 15 when she married Jayanta Mukherjee in 1972. Their marriage was arranged to fulfil Moushumi's aunt's last wish.
In an interview earlier this year, Moushumi recalled how young she was when her engagement was fixed and how the wedding followed soon afterwards. After getting married, the couple moved to Bombay, where Moushumi continued pursuing her acting career.
At a time when marriages meant the end of a female actor's career, Moushumi went on to establish herself as a prominent name in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Her career flourished through the 1970s and 1980s, even as she balanced her personal and professional life. Some of those films include: Anuraag, Naina, Kacche Dhaage, Benaam, Humshakal and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan.
Moushumi and Jayanta shared daughters, Payal Mukherjee and Megha Mukherjee. The family had faced a major personal loss in 2019 when their elder daughter, Payal, died on December 13 at the age of 45.
Payal had reportedly been battling juvenile diabetes and had been in and out of hospitals since 2017. Her health deteriorated over time, and she remained in a coma for an extended period before her death. In 2018, Moushumi and Jayanta had also approached the Bombay High Court seeking guardianship of their daughter amid concerns over her medical condition.
Their younger daughter, Megha Mukherjee, has also been associated with the entertainment industry. She has appeared in films such as Radio, Ruslaan and Aisa Kyun Hota Hai.
Jayanta Mukherjee is survived by his wife Moushumi and daughter Megha. The family has not yet issued an official statement regarding his demise or shared details about his last rites.
