Moushumi Chatterjee Age, Husband, Daughter, Biography, Family

May 2024 · 5 minute read

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.

Moushumi Chatterjee in movie Balika Badhu

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.

Moushumi Chatterjee in early days of career

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

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 NameMoushumi Chatterjee.
Birth NameIndira.
ProfessionActress.
Famous forMovies.
Age (How old, as of 2019)71 years old.
Date of Birth26 April 1948.
BirthplaceCalcutta, India.
NationalityIndian.
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)Straight.
GenderFemale.
EthnicityAsian.
ReligionHindu.
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign)Taurus.
Current ResidenceKolkata, India.
Social Media Account StatsNot Active.
Filmography
DebutBalika Badhu (1976).
Physical Statistics
HeightFeet & Inches: 5' 3".
Centimeters: 160cm.
Meters: 1.60 m.
WeightKilograms: 65 Kg.
Pounds: 143 lbs.
TattoosNo.
Hair ColorBlack.
Eye ColorDark Brown.
Family
ParentsFather: Prantosh Chattopadhyaya.
Mother:Name not Known.
SiblingsBrother: Name not known.
Sister: Name not known.
Personal Life Relationship
Marital StatusMarried.
Dating History?No.
BoyfriendNo.
HusbandJayanta Mukherjee.
KidsDaughters: Payal Chatterjee & Megha Chatterjee.
Education
Highest QualificationGraduate with a Bachelors's degree.
SchoolNo information.
Hobbies & Favorite Things
Dream Holiday DestinationThe Maldives.
Favorite ColorRed.
Love to doListening to Music.
Favorite FoodBengali.
Wealth
Net worth (approx.)Rs. 15 Crore INR (2 million US dollars) (As of 2019).
Sources of IncomeMovies.

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 Chatterjee first bollywood movie Anuraag

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.

Moushumi Chatterjee with Shashi Kapoor

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

Movies List

Moushumi Chatterjee with Rishi Kapoor

Trivia

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