Moushumi Chatterjee: A Journey Through Grief

Moushumi Chatterjee, renowned for her roles in classics like ‘Balika Badhu’, ‘Anuraag’, and ‘Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’, has shared a deeply personal chapter of her life. Married at just 15 to Jayanta Mukherjee, the couple faced the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Payal.

Legal Struggles Amidst Heartbreak

In a poignant revelation, Chatterjee discussed her legal battle in 2018, where she petitioned the Bombay High Court to become Payal’s guardian after her marriage to Dicky Sinha. This was prompted by the neglect of her medical expenses by Dicky and Payal’s in-laws, who even barred her from visiting her daughter during her illness. Reflecting on this painful experience, she stated, “I went to the hospital when she was no more. She was kept in a morgue because the hospital’s bill wasn’t paid. I took all that nonsense. You learn from these things how many types of people are on this earth.”

The Lingering Pain of Loss

Chatterjee expressed that neither she nor her husband has fully come to terms with Payal’s passing. “This vacuum will be there throughout our lives,” she shared. The actress described the ordeal as torturous, highlighting how she and her husband endured humiliation from their in-laws during such a critical time.

A Mother’s Love and Resilience

“We can’t get over this grief. When a child dies, nobody can get over that. Payal was very motherly to Megha because they had an eight-year age gap,” she reflected. She also revealed the emotional toll on her husband, who sometimes wakes up at night calling out Payal’s name, a testament to the profound impact of their loss.

Finding Strength for the Family

In the face of such overwhelming sorrow, Chatterjee has had to cultivate strength for the sake of her family. “I tell them, ‘It has happened; you can’t do anything about it.’ I ask them to forget it,” she concluded, showcasing her resilience and the enduring love of a mother.