Jayanta Mukherjee, husband of veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee and son of legendary musician Hemant Kumar, died after a period of illness.
The news was confirmed by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
Known as Babu to family and friends, he came from a celebrated musical background.
Mukherjee producer and Chatterjee's husband
Mukherjee produced films like Mazaaq (1975) and Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979), and was also associated with the TV serial Talaash (1992).
Though he kept a low profile, his work quietly shaped Indian entertainment.
He and Chatterjee were married for over 50 years, a rare partnership that stood the test of time in both life and cinema.