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Producer Jayanta Mukherjee dies at Mumbai home
Film producer Jayanta Mukherjee died at his Mumbai home on November 12, after health problems linked to age.
He was in his late 70s, and his death was confirmed by BN Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees.
Mukherjee was married to actor Moushumi Chatterjee for more than five decades; they married in 1972.
He was the son of singer-composer Hemant Kumar and worked on films including *Mazaaq*, *Do Ladke Dono Kadke* and *Biwi Aur Makan*, as well as the television serial *Talaash*.
His work connected film production with a family music legacy, including work in the music department of *Biwi Aur Makan*.
He is survived by Chatterjee and their daughter Megha; their elder daughter Payal died in 2019.
The family had not shared a detailed public statement, and funeral details had not been announced.
Film producer Jayanta Mukherjee died at his Mumbai residence on November 12, according to reports.
He was in his late 70s, though News18 described him as 80.
FWICE President BN Tiwari said Mukherjee died of age-related issues; News18 reported that the reason had not been revealed.
Mukherjee was the husband of actor Moushumi Chatterjee and the son of singer-composer Hemant Kumar.
His production credits included Mazaaq, Do Ladke Dono Kadke and Biwi Aur Makan.
- Who
- Jayanta Mukherjee, a film producer and the husband of actor Moushumi Chatterjee.
- What
- He died at his Mumbai residence. Tiwari attributed his death to age-related issues, while News18 said the reason had not been revealed.
- When
- November 12, 2026.
- Where
- His residence in Khar, Mumbai.
- Why
- Tiwari said it was due to age-related issues; News18 reported that the reason had not been revealed.
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Jayanta Mukherjee and Moushumi Chatterjee married.
Mukherjee was associated with the television serial Talaash, which aired that year.
The couple’s elder daughter, Payal Mukherjee, died at age 45.
Mukherjee died at his residence in Mumbai.
- Death date
- November 12, 2026
- Location
- Residence in Khar, Mumbai
- Age
- In his late 70s, according to Bollywood Hungama and Indian Express; News18 described him as 80
- Spouse
- Actor Moushumi Chatterjee
- Father
- Singer-composer Hemant Kumar
- Production credits
- Mazaaq (1975); Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979); Biwi Aur Makan
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