Veteran Filmmaker Jayant Mukherjee Passes Away After Long Illness
Jayant Mukherjee, husband of actress Moushumi Chatterjee, has died after a prolonged illness, leaving the film industry in mourning.
Mumbai, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Jayant Mukherjee, the husband of renowned actress Moushumi Chatterjee and a notable filmmaker, passed away on Thursday in Mumbai after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed by B.N. Tiwari from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), sparking an outpouring of grief within the film and television community.
Born to legendary singer and composer Hemant Kumar, Mukherjee was affectionately known as ‘Babu’ by family and friends. He had a significant presence in the film industry, having worked as a producer on various projects. His notable works include the films “Mazaak,” released in 1975, and “Do Ladke Dono Kadke,” which came out in 1979. He was also associated with the 1992 television series “Talash.”
Jayant and Moushumi Chatterjee celebrated over fifty years of marriage, having wed at a young age. In a recent interview, Moushumi recalled their early days together, revealing that their engagement was arranged when she was in the tenth grade, followed closely by their marriage. The couple moved to Mumbai, where Moushumi pursued her acting career.
They had two daughters, Megha and Payal Mukherjee. However, the family faced a devastating loss in December 2019 when their eldest daughter, Payal, passed away at the age of 45 after a long struggle with juvenile diabetes. Payal had been in a coma for an extended period and had been hospitalized multiple times since 2017 due to her condition. In 2018, in light of their daughter’s declining health, Moushumi and Jayant sought legal guardianship to make decisions regarding her care and treatment.
Moushumi Chatterjee is celebrated as one of the prominent actresses in Hindi cinema. She began her career at a young age with her first Bengali film, “Balika Badhu,” which marked the start of her illustrious journey in the film industry. She has since starred in numerous films, including “Anurag,” “Naina,” “Kachche Dhaage,” “Benam,” “Humshakals,” and “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan.”
