Jayant Mukherjee passes away
Film producer Jayant Mukherjee, husband of famous actress Moushumi Chatterjee, has passed away. His age was more than 70 years. He breathed his last on Thursday evening at his home in Khar, Mumbai. It was reported that he was suffering from age-related health problems. His death was confirmed by BN Tiwari, President of Federation of Western India Cine Employees.
Contribution to films and TV shows
Jayant Mukherjee, son of veteran musician Hemant Kumar, also made his mark in film production. Major films produced by him include 'Biwi Aur Makaan' (1966), 'Majaak' (1975) and 'Do Boys Both Kadke' (1979). Of these, Moushumi Chatterjee played important roles in 'Majaak' and 'Do Boys Both Kadke'. Apart from this, he also worked on the TV show 'Talaash' which aired in 1992.
Moushumi Chatterjee's wedding
Moushumi Chatterjee married Jayant Mukherjee when she was only 15 years old. In an old interview, she had told that their engagement took place after the film 'Balika Badhu', which was directed by Tarun Majumdar and the film was released in 1967. Moushumi also told that her father-in-law Hemant Kumar was the music composer of this film.
health problems
According to media reports, Jayant Mukherjee's health was deteriorating for a long time. He was also taken to the hospital in critical condition, but doctors advised the family to take him home. His wife Moushumi and daughter Megha were with him at the time of his death. He was also suffering from diabetes.
family sorrow
Moushumi and Jayant Mukherjee also endured a major tragedy in 2019, when their elder daughter Payal passed away at the age of 45. She was suffering from Type-1 diabetes and her health condition continued to deteriorate after 2017. At present, no official statement has been issued by the family regarding the death and funeral of Jayant Mukherjee.