Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee asked for privacy following the death of her husband, Jayanta Mukherjee, on November 12. She wrote, "Request All To Give Me And My Daughter Time And Space To Get through This Difficult Period." Many fans and friends sent prayers as the family mourns this loss.
Moushumi Chatterjee requests for space after husband's death. (Credit: Instagram)
Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee's husband Jayanta Mukherjee passed away on November 12, 2026 due to age-related ailments. He breathed his last at his Mumbai residence. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari confirmed about Jayanta's death. In his statement, Tiwari revealed that the producer had been dealing with health complications for some time. Now, days after her husband's death, Moushumi Chatterjee issued her statement on X, in which she asked people to give her and her daughter time and space to deal with the loss of her loved ones.
Moushumi Chatterjee's First Statement After Husband's Death
Moushumi Chatterjee shared her first statement on her X handle. In the note, the actress expressed her gratitude to people for their prayers and support. Currently, Moushumi wants space for her and her daughter to deal with the loss of Jayanta.
In a brief note, Moushumi Chatterjee wrote, "My Husband Jayanta As All Fondly Remember Him As Babu Has Left Us For Heavenly Abode. Request All To Give Me And My Daughter Time And Space To Get through This Difficult Period. Truly Grateful For Yours Prayers And Support For The Same." (sic)
It has to be noted that Jayanta Mukherjee's prayer meet will be held today (November 15) at Shir Khatwar Darbar, Khar West, Mumbai. Moushumi and Jayanta's daughter Megha announced the details through a statement. Many celebrities are expected to grace the prayer meet.
About Jayanta Mukherjee
Jayanta Mukherjee was the son of renowned singer and composer Hemant Kumar. He was fondly known as Babu. He got married to Moushumi. They had two daughters, Megha and the late Payal.
Jayanta followed his father's footsteps by entering the entertainment industry and established himself as a movie and television producer. He was associated with films like Mazaaq, Dol Ladke Dono Kadke and others. He was also associated with the show, Talaash. He had also also acted in a few films like Ferry, Bees Saal Pehle and Kuchhe Dhaage.
Coming back to Moushumi Chatterjee, the actress has been working in the industry for more than 50 years. She has acted in popular films like Balika Badhu, Parineeta, Anuraag, Naina, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Benaam, Raftaar, Anari, Dil Aur Deewar, Manzil, Pyaasa Sawan, Krodhi, Angoor, Ghar Ek Mandir, Ghayal, Pyar Ka Devta, Doli Saja Ke Rekhna and so on. She has also worked in TV shows like Talaash, Albeli and so on. Apart from Hindi, Moushumi has also acted in Bengali films.