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Moushumi Chatterjee's Husband Jayanta Mukherjee Passes Away
13 Nov
Summary
- Jayanta Mukherjee, husband of Moushumi Chatterjee, died on November 12.
- He was a producer and composer, son of Hemant Kumar.
- The couple's elder daughter, Payal, passed away in 2019.
Jayanta Mukherjee, a film producer and composer, and son of the renowned singer Hemant Kumar, died on November 12 at his home in Mumbai. He was in his late 70s and had been experiencing age-related ailments. Mukherjee contributed to films such as Mazaaq (1975), Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979), and Biwi Aur Makan, notably featuring his wife, Moushumi Chatterjee, in lead roles.
Jayanta Mukherjee was the son of legendary musician Hemant Kumar. Following in his father's musical legacy, he also worked in music for films like Biwi Aur Makan. He and Moushumi Chatterjee married in 1972 when she was 15, and later moved to Mumbai, where she continued her successful acting career.
The couple shared two daughters, Payal and Megha. The family faced a significant loss in 2019 when their elder daughter, Payal, passed away at 45 after a battle with juvenile diabetes. Jayanta Mukherjee is survived by his wife Moushumi and their younger daughter, Megha, who is also involved in the entertainment industry.
