Moushumi Chatterjee
Moushumi Chatterjee | |
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 Moushumi Chatterjee in 2017 | |
| Born | Indira Chattopadhyay 26 April 1948 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (before 2019) |
| Spouse | Jayant Deb |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Hemant Kumar (father-in-law) |
Moushumi Chatterjee (born Indira Chattopadhyay; 26 April 1948) is an Indian actress and politician known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. One of the highest-paid actresses and leading actresses of the 1970s, Chatterjee is known for her natural, expressive performances in both romantic and family dramas. She is the recipient of several accolades, including two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and a Filmfare Award. In 2015, she was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In politics, she was previously a member of the Indian National Congress, but later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.