Moushumi Chatterjee
Biography
Moushumi Chatterjee is a Bollywood actress who has also acted in Bengali cinema. Born on April 26, 1948, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India, she was one of the highest-paid and leading actresses of the 1970s and is known for her natural, expressive performances in romantic and family dramas. She rose to fame quickly after making her debut in Tarun Majumdar's 1967 film Balika Badhu. Over her career, she has worked with actors such as Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, and Vinod Mehra, and has a known credit count of ninety-five. Her film work includes roles in Ghayal, The Japanese Wife, and Angoor. She married Jayant Mukherjee, the son of Hemant Kumar, and became a mother at eighteen.
Career overview
Moushumi Chatterjee is a Bollywood actress who has also acted in Bengali cinema. Born on April 26, 1948, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India, she rose to fame quickly after making her acting debut in Tarun Majumdar’s 1967 film Balika Badhu. She established herself as one of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 1970s, recognized for her natural and expressive performances in both romantic and family dramas. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 95 known acting credits on The Movie Database and has worked alongside notable actors such as Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, and Vinod Mehra. Her filmography also includes appearances in features such as Ghayal, The Japanese Wife, and Angoor.
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Full Filmography
95 titles- Maa (2025) Post Production Supervisor
- Aarii (2025) as Jaya Sen
- Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge (2024)
- Minimum (2024) as Razia
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Sesh Sangbad (2016)
- Piku (2015) as Chhobi Mashi
- The Jewellery Box (2013) as Pishima / Rashmoni
- The Japanese Wife (2010) as Maashi
- Zindaggi Rocks (2006) as Indrani Sengupta / Mohini Bannerjee
- Bhalobasar Anek Naam (2006)
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Hum Kaun Hai (2004) as Mrs. Martha Pinto
- Nater Guru (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Bollywood/Hollywood (2002) as Mummy ji
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002) as Mrs. Malhotra
- RinMukti (2000)
- Aa ab Laut Chalen (1999) as Rama Khanna
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) as Mrs. Chandrika Bansal
- Keemat (1998) as Sulakshana Tripathi
- Kareeb (1998) as Neha's Mother
- Muqaddar (1996)
- Kartavya (1995) as Sharda Varma
- Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
- Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994) as Janki
- Santaan (1993) as Laxmi Singh
- Prateeksha (1993) as Laxmi V Kumar
- Nishchaiy (1992) as Renuka Singh
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) as Wife of Pitamber Koli
- Khule-Aam (1992) as Roopa (Shiva's wife)
- Bidhilipi (1991) as Minu
- Ghar Parivaar (1991)
- Ghayal (1990) as Indu Mehra
- Taqdeer Ka Tamasha (1990) as Gita
- Pyar Ka Devta (1990) as Chief Justice Saraswati Manohar Rai
- Mon Mayuree (1990)
- Bandini (1989) as Aparajita
- Jung Baaz (1989) as Mrs. Krishna Prasad Saxena
- Shehzaade (1989) as Padmini Singh
- Aakhri Baazi (1989) as Parvati P. Kumar
- Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
- Sikka (1989)
- Vijay (1988) as Rita
- Waqt Ki Awaz (1988) as Justice Sharda
- Agnee (1988) as Shobha
- Param Dharam (1987) as Savitri Singh
- Mahananda (1987)
- Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987) as Laxmi S. Prakash
- Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) as Mala
- Aag Hi Aag (1987) as Mrs Ganga Singh
- Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985) as Kiran R. Mallick
- Ghar Ek Mandir (1984) as Laxmi
- Jawaani (1984) as Prema Mohan
- Justice Chaudhury (1983) as Janki
- Angoor (1982) as Sudha
- Raksha (1982) as Asha
- Itni Si Baat (1981)
- Pyaasa Sawan (1981)
- Daasi (1981) as Mangala
- Ogo Bodhu Shundori (1981) as Sabitri
- Do Premee (1980) as Payal / Parvati
- Be-Reham (1980) as Hameeda Banu Bhopali
- Swayamvar (1980) as Roopa Bhargav
- Maang Bharo Sajana (1980) as Sita
- Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
- Prem Bandhan (1979) as Meena Mehra
- Manzil (1979) as Aruna Khosla
- Gautam Govinda (1979) as Sandhya
- Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) as Rani
- Bhola Bhala (1978) as Renu
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) as Shanti
- Dil Aur Deewaar (1978) as Saroj
- Tumhari Kasam (1978)
- Phandebaaz (1978) as Shanti
- Swarg Narak (1978) as Shobha Kapoor
- Anand Ashram (1977) as Kiran
- Hatyara (1977)
- Bajrangbali (1976) as Sita
- Zindagi (1976) as Seema R. Shukla
- Anari (1975) as Rashmi
- Naatak (1975)
- Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) as Tulsi
- Humshakal (1974) as Radha
- Benaam (1974) as Sheela Srivastav
- Zehreela Insaan (1974) as Aarti
- Badla (1974) as Kalpana
- Us-Paar (1974) as Kamla (Kamli)
- Kuchhe Dhaage (1973)
- Naina (1973)
- Anuraag (1972) as Shivani
- Where the River Padma Flows (1971)
- Ekhonee (1971) as Runu
- Parineeta (1969) as Lalita
- Balika Badhu (1967) as Rajani
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Moushumi Chatterjee best known for?
Moushumi Chatterjee is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Home on the Range (2004), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), Jewel in the Palace (2003).
When and where was Moushumi Chatterjee born?
Moushumi Chatterjee was born on April 26, 1948 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
How many credits does Moushumi Chatterjee have?
Moushumi Chatterjee has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2025.
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Moushumi Chatterjee is a Bollywood actress who has also acted in Bengali cinema. Born on April 26, 1948, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India, she was one of the highest-paid and leading actresses of the 1970s and is known for her natural, expressive performances in romantic and family dramas. She rose to fame quickly after...
Moushumi Chatterjee by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Param Dharam (1987) as Savitri Singh — aged about 39
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 68
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself — aged about 54
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self — aged about 56
- Vijay (1988) as Rita — aged about 40
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