Mumbai: Film producer and composer Jayanta Mukherjee, husband of veteran actor Moushumi Chatterjee, passed away at his Mumbai residence on Thursday, November 12.
He was in his late 70s and had reportedly been battling age-related health issues for some time, sources told NDTV.
“He died yesterday at around 5:30 pm at his residence. His health had deteriorated significantly, and he was taken to the hospital in a critical condition. However, the doctors advised the family to take him home, saying that his condition was very serious. At the time of his death, his wife and daughter were with him at home. He was highly diabetic and had been suffering from deteriorating health for some time. His health reportedly began to decline after his elder daughter died following some family-related problems,” a source was quoted as saying by the portal.
As a film producer, Jayanta Mukherjee was associated with projects such as Mazaaq (1975), Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) and Biwi Aur Makan. Both Mazaaq and Do Ladke Dono Kadke featured Moushumi Chatterjee in prominent roles. He was also associated with the television show Talaash, which aired in 1992.
Jayanta came from a family with a rich musical legacy. He was the son of celebrated singer and composer Hemant Kumar.
Following in his father’s footsteps, he explored music and worked in the music department of Biwi Aur Makan. He also pursued film production, largely contributing to the industry behind the scenes.
Moushumi Chatterjee married Jayanta Mukherjee in 1972, when she was just 15. Their marriage was arranged to fulfil her aunt’s last wish.
The couple had two daughters, Payal Mukherjee and Megha Mukherjee.