Moushumi Chatterjee (born in 1948) is an Indian actress. Her chemistry with superstars like Rishi Kapoor & Vinod Mehra was very popular. During her career’s peak time she was one of the highest-paid actresses. Recently her daughter Payal died of a deadly form of diabetes because of which she was suffering since 2017.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings & Education
Moushumi Chatterjee was born to Bengali parents in 1948 (age 71 years) in Calcutta, India. Every year she celebrates her birthday on 24th April. Her father’s name is Prantosh Chattopadhyaya and he was in the Indian Army.
There is no information available about her mother. Her childhood name is Indira but she changed her name to Moushumi. She has two siblings, 1 brother and1 sister.
Photo: first movie Balika Badhu.
At the age of 19, she appeared in a Bengali movie Balika Badhu (1967).
Body Statistics, Appearance & More
Moushumi used to be one of the prettiest faces of Bollywood. The Bengali girl, Moushumi Chatterjee has a height of 5 ft 3 in (160cm) and her weight is around 65 Kg (143 lbs). Moushumi has dark brown eyes and long black hairs.
She looks wonderful in ethnic wear and keeps the appearance of a Traditional lady. Mostly she appears in a saree (Indian traditional dress). The lady is so beautiful that after her debut movie she received a lot of movie offers.
Chatterjee Young Picture in the early days of career.
Marriage with Spouse Jayanta Mukherjee & Daughters
After her debut through a Bengali movie, Moushumi had a list full of movie offers but due to her aunt’s last wish to see her marriage, she got married to her husband Jayanta Mukherjee at a very early age.
Moushumi Chatterjee with her husband Jayanta Mukherjee.
The couple got blessed with two daughters Payal Mukherjee and Megha Chatterjee. Unluckily her daughter Payal died in December 2019 of a deadly form of diabetes.
In the year 2018, Moushumi Chatterjee and her husband filed a petition before high court demanding the custody of their daughter Payal because according to them her spouse, Dicky Sinha (Payal’s Husband) was not providing her with the care she needed.
Some Facts about Moushumi Chatterjee
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Full Birth Name | Moushumi Chatterjee. |
| Birth Name | Indira. |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Famous for | Movies. |
| Age (How old, as of 2019) | 71 years old. |
| Date of Birth | 26 April 1948. |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, India. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Ethnicity | Asian. |
| Religion | Hindu. |
| Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Taurus. |
| Current Residence | Kolkata, India. |
| Social Media Account Stats | Not Active. |
| Filmography | |
| Debut | Balika Badhu (1976). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 3". Centimeters: 160cm. Meters: 1.60 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65 Kg. Pounds: 143 lbs. |
| Tattoos | No. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Prantosh Chattopadhyaya. Mother:Name not Known. |
| Siblings | Brother: Name not known. Sister: Name not known. |
| Personal Life Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Dating History? | No. |
| Boyfriend | No. |
| Husband | Jayanta Mukherjee. |
| Kids | Daughters: Payal Chatterjee & Megha Chatterjee. |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate with a Bachelors's degree. |
| School | No information. |
| Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
| Dream Holiday Destination | The Maldives. |
| Favorite Color | Red. |
| Love to do | Listening to Music. |
| Favorite Food | Bengali. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (approx.) | Rs. 15 Crore INR (2 million US dollars) (As of 2019). |
| Sources of Income | Movies. |
Acting Career & Net worth
Her first-ever movie was a Bengali movie Balika Badhu (1967). She was 19 years old at that time. Moushumi did her debut in Bollywood through Anuraag (1972) which was directed by Shakti Samanta.
At first, she was not ready to do the movie but after her father-in-law and her husband, she agreed.
In 2019, Moushumi Chatterjee accumulated Net worth is Rs. 15 Crore Indian Rupees.
Moushumi’s first Bollywood movie – Anuraag.
After that, she appeared in movies like Naina, Kuchhe Dhaage, Benaam, Humshakal etc.
In the year 1974, she did her most successful movie Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. She got appreciated everywhere for her performance in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. One after another she gave many hits like Pyaasa Sawan, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Maang Bharo Sajna etc.
with Shashi Kapoor.
During her successful career over the years, she has appeared in 111 movies and her most recent movie is Piku (2015).
Awards & Achievements
- In 1968 Bengal Film Journalists’ Association award for Best Actress for her performance in Balika Badhu (1967).
- Bengal Film Journalists’ Association award for Best Supporting Actress Award for performance in the movie Roti Kapda Aur Makaan in 1974.
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Bengali for the movie Goynar Baksho (2013).
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
- In 2016, Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards for Lifetime Award.
Movies List
- Ek baap chhe bete.
- The Cheat.
- Balika Badhu (1967).
- Parineeta (1969).
- Anuraag (1972).
- Anindita (1972).
- Naina (1973).
- Kuchhe Dhaage (1973).
- Ghulam Begam Badshah (1973).
- Zehreela Insaan (1974)
- Us-Paar (1974).
- Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974).
- Humshakal (1974).
- Badla (1974).
- Benaam (1974).
- Umar Qaid (1975).
- Raftaar (1975).
- Natak (1975).
- Mazaaq (1975).
- Do Jhoot (1975).
- Anari (1975).
- Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976).
- Jai Bajrang Bali (1976).
- Zindagi (1976).
- Anand Ashram (1977/I).
- Ab Kya Hoga (1977).
- Tumhari Kasam (1978).
- Swarg Narak (1978).
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978).
- Phandebaaz (1978).
- Dil Aur Deewar (1978).
- Bhola Bhala (1978).
- Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979).
- Prem Bandhan (1979).
- Gautam Govinda (1979).
- Manzil (1979).
- Berahem.
- Sesh Sangbad.
- Pyar ka devta.
- Taqdeer ka tamasha.
- Ghar Parivaar.
- Raksha.
Trivia
- Her father-in-law is a famous movie celebrity.
- Moushumi Chatterjee’s husband pushed and supported her to start her career in the Hindi movie industry.
- She was famous for her pretty eyes.
- The veteran actor got married very early.
- Her all-time hit movie is Roti Kapda Aur Makaan.
- Her son-in-law Dicky Sinha mistreated her daughter Payal.
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- She was the 6th highest-paid actress in the Bollywood movie industry.
- In the year 2019, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Moushumi does not drink alcohol.
- Chatterjee does not smoke a cigarette.
- Her childhood name is Indira.
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