Tezzbuzz Desk- Film producer Jayant Mukherjee, husband of veteran Bollywood actress Moushumi Chatterjee, passed away on 12 November 2026. He was said to be suffering from age-related health problems for quite some time. There is a wave of mourning in the film industry after the news of his demise came out. Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) President BN Tiwari has also confirmed his death.
BN Tiwari told that Jayant Mukherjee breathed his last amidst his family. However, the exact reason for his death has not been revealed yet. No official statement has been issued by the family at present. Information related to his funeral is also awaited.
Jayant Mukherjee was not only known as the husband of Moushumi Chatterjee, but he also had a special contribution in the film industry. He had produced films like 'Majaak', 'Do Boys Both Kadke' and 'Biwi Aur Makaan'. Moushumi Chatterjee was seen in the lead role in 'Majaak' and 'Do Boys Both Kadke'. Apart from this, Jayant Mukherjee also produced the TV show 'Talaash' in 1992.
Along with film production, Jayant Mukherjee also had a deep connection with the world of music. He was the son of famous musician Hemant Kumar. Taking forward his father's musical legacy, he also worked in the music department of 'Biwi Aur Makaan'. In this way, his career was related to film production as well as music. Moushumi Chatterjee and Jayant Mukherjee were married in the year 1972. At that time Moushumi was just 15 years old and was studying in tenth class. According to reports, she got married at such a young age to fulfill her aunt's last wish. Even after marriage, Moushumi continued her film career and made her place among the well-known actresses of Bollywood in the 70-80s.
Moushumi and Jayant have two daughters, Payal Mukherjee and Megha Mukherjee. The family has already gone through a very painful period. His elder daughter Payal died on 13 December 2019 at the age of 45. She was in coma for a long time. After losing the daughter, now the demise of Jayant Mukherjee has put the family in another deep shock. His second daughter Megha Mukherjee is also associated with acting. She has appeared in films like 'Radio', 'Ruslaan' and 'Aisa Kyun Hota Hai'. After the demise of Jayant Mukherjee, Moushumi Chatterjee and her daughter Megha are now left in the family.
The relationship between Moushumi Chatterjee and Jayant Mukherjee, who lived together for almost 54 years, has now reached an emotional point. The contribution that Jayant Mukherjee made to the field of filmmaking and music will be remembered for a long time. At present, official information is awaited from the family regarding his death and last rites.