Actor Moushumi Chatterjee's husband-producer Jayanta Mukherjee dies
What's the story
Veteran producer Jayanta Mukherjee, who was married to actor Moushumi Chatterjee, has passed away. He was in his 70s. He died at his home in Khar on Thursday evening due to age-related illnesses. The news was confirmed by BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). "He passed away last evening due to age-related issues at his residence in Khar," Tiwari told PTI.
Career highlights
His work in films and TV shows
Mukherjee was the son of legendary music composer Hemant Kumar.
He produced films such as Mazaaq (1975), Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979), and Biwi Aur Makan (1966).
The first two films featured Chatterjee in prominent roles.
He also worked on the 1992 TV show Talaash.
Personal life
Chatterjee on why she married Mukherjee at 15
Chatterjee, who became a household name with her debut in Tarun Majumdar's 1967 film Balika Badhu, married Mukherjee at 15.
In a past interview with NDTV, she had spoken about their early marriage.
"Everything happened for a reason."
"I was in the 10th standard, but I was engaged after Balika Badhu only because my father-in-law, Hemant Mukherjee, was the music director of that film."
Health issues
His health had been declining for a while
Sources told NDTV, "He died yesterday at around 5:30pm at his residence."
"His health had deteriorated significantly, and he was taken to the hospital in a critical condition."
"However, the doctors advised the family to take him home, saying that his condition was very serious."
"At the time of his death, his wife and daughter (Megha) were with him at home."
"He was highly diabetic and had been suffering from deteriorating health for some time."
Family loss
Their elder daughter had died in 2019
The Mukherjees had suffered a huge personal loss in 2019 when their elder daughter, Payal, died at 45.
She had been suffering from Type 1 diabetes, and her health had worsened after 2017.
The family has not yet released an official statement on his death or details about his last rites.