One of the popular actresses of her time, this celebrity played the role Dharmendra's wife in many movies and Sunny Deol's sister in law. Read to know more.
Chatterjee has also starred in multiple films alongside Dharmendra, including Phandebaaz (1978), Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987), Aag Hi Aag (1987), and Shehzaade (1989).
In the 1990 film Ghayal, Moushami played the role of Sunny’s character’s sister in law while Raj Babbar was her husband. The movie also featured Om Puri, Meenakshi Seshadri, Amrish Puri and Shabbir Khan in key roles.
Moushami Chatterjee was one of the finest actresses of 70s and 80s. She predominantly worked in Hindi and Bengali cinemas. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1970s. Chatterjee joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.
Moushami Chatterjee got hitched at the age of 15 to Jayant Mukherjee. She became a mother of two children by the age of 18. With the encouragement of father in law and husband, Chatterjee stepped into the glamour world.
The actress is known for her straightforward nature. In an interview, she revealed that she was asked to remove herself from many pictures because of the same reason.
The actress was deeply in love with Dev Anand. She openly admitted her obsession with the actor and called him as her favourite actor.
Chatterjee has also starred in multiple films alongside Dharmendra, including Phandebaaz (1978), Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987), Aag Hi Aag (1987), and Shehzaade (1989).
When the makers of Ghayal attempted to revise her fees. Upset by this incident, Moushami refused to be part of the project. When Sunny Deol to producer could not convince her, Dharmendra stepped in. Being protective of Sunny’s career, he felt that Moushami was crucial for the film. Dharmendra then made her realise that she would get every rupee she deserves and not a single rupee less.
After Dharmendra convinced her with his words, she said yes to the film. Later, the movie went on to become a blockbuster film. The movie grossed Rs 20 crore at the box office.
The actress is also known for her work in films like Manzil, Anuraag, Benaam, Balika Badhu, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Angoor, Bidhilipi, Pyaasa Sawan, Piku and Kuchhe Dhaage, to name a few.
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