Filmmaker Jayant Mukherjee, husband of actress Moushumi Chatterjee, passes away

Filmmaker and musician Jayant Mukherjee, husband of veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee, passed away on Thursday. This news was confirmed by B. N. Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). According to reports by Aaj Tak and NDTV India, Jayant Mukherjee had been ill for a long time and was suffering from age-related health issues.

B. N. Tiwari told India Today that Jayant Mukherjee breathed his last in the presence of his family members. However, no detailed information regarding the exact cause of his death has emerged yet. No official statement has been released by the family, and details regarding the last rites are still awaited.

Jayant Mukherjee was a well-known name in the film industry. He produced several films, including 'Mazak', 'Do Ladke Dono Kadke', and 'Biwi Aur Makan'. Notably, Moushumi Chatterjee played the lead role in the films 'Mazak' and 'Do Ladke Dono Kadke'. Apart from films, he also produced a TV show titled 'Talaash' in 1992.

Along with film production, Jayant Mukherjee had a deep connection with music. He was the son of the famous musician Hemant Kumar. Carrying forward his father's musical legacy, he worked in the music department of the film 'Biwi Aur Makan'. Thus, his contribution was not limited to production, but he had his own distinct identity in the world of music.

Moushumi Chatterjee and Jayant Mukherjee were married in 1972. Their marriage story is very interesting, as Moushumi was only 15 years old and studying in the 10th standard when the marriage took place. According to reports, she married at such a young age to fulfill the last wish of her maternal aunt. At that time, there was a belief that an actress's career ends after marriage, but Moushumi proved this notion wrong and became one of the most famous actresses of Bollywood in the 70s and 80s.

The couple has two daughters, Payal Mukherjee and Megha Mukherjee. This family has previously suffered a major shock. Their elder daughter Payal passed away on December 13, 2019, at the age of 45. Payal had been in a coma for a long time. After the grief of losing a daughter, the family now faces another difficult time with the passing of Jayant Mukherjee.

Their second daughter, Megha Mukherjee, is also associated with the field of acting. She has worked in films such as 'Radio', 'Ruslan', and 'Aisa Kyon Hota Hai'. After the death of Jayant Mukherjee, only Moushumi Chatterjee and Megha Mukherjee remain in the family. The journey of this couple, who supported each other for nearly 54 years, has now come to a sad end.

A wave of grief has spread across the film industry following the death of Jayant Mukherjee. Many artists of Bollywood are expressing their condolences to Moushumi Chatterjee and her family. His contribution to the fields of film production and music will always be remembered. Currently, no official information regarding the last rites has been provided by the family.