Bollywood Producer Jayanta Mukherjee No More

Veteran film producer Jayanta Mukherjee, husband of actress Moushumi Chatterjee and son of legendary singer Hemant Kumar, passed away in Mumbai on November 12th.

He was in his late 70s and had reportedly been suffering from age related health issues. His death was confirmed by FWICE President BN Tiwari.

Jayanta produced films like Mazaaq, Do Ladke Dono Kadke and Biwi Aur Makan. He was also associated with the television serial Talaash.

Jayanta and Moushumi got married in 1972 and shared over five decades together. They had two daughters, Payal and Megha.

Their elder daughter passed away in 2019. Jayanta is survived by his wife and younger daughter.

PRODUCER JAYANTA MUKHOPADHYAY PASSES AWAY

The entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of film producer Jayanta Mukhopadhyay.
Mukhopadhyay, who was the son of celebrated singer Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and the husband of veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee, breathed his last in Mumbai on Thursday, 12 November.
According to his daughter, Megha, the producer had been battling a prolonged illness prior to his passing.
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— Diganta Guha (@diganta_guha) November 13, 2026