Mumbai, November 15 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee has requested privacy following the demise of her husband, Jayanta Chatterjee, asking people to give her and their daughter time and space to cope with the loss.
Taking to social media, Moushumi shared a heartfelt note confirming her husband’s passing and thanked everyone for their prayers and support.
“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 your prayers and support for the same,” she wrote.
Jayanta Mukherjee passed away on November 12 at his Mumbai residence following age-related ailments. BN Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), confirmed his demise to IANS and said Jayanta had been dealing with health issues for some time.
Their daughter Megha announced that a prayer meeting in his memory would be held on November 15.
In a statement, she said her father, Shri Jayanta Hemant Mukherjee, passed away on November 12, 2026. The prayer meeting is scheduled from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm at Shri Khatwari Darbar, 366 Shree Khatwari Darbar Marg, Linking Road, Khar West, Mumbai.
Fondly known as Babu, Jayanta was the son of renowned singer and composer Hemant Kumar. He was associated with the entertainment industry as a film and television producer.
His film credits include ‘Mazaaq’ (1975) and ‘Do Ladke Dono Kadke’ (1979), while his television work included the serial ‘Talaash’ (1992).
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